A NIC is ....
A computer card that offers a modem connection
A computer card that offers dedicated full time access to the internet
A computer card that offers as needed access to the internet
A computer card that offers a local area network
A network interface card (NIC) is a circuit board or card that is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network. A network interface card provides the computer with a dedicated, full-time connection to a network. Personal computers and workstations on a local area network (LAN) typically contain a network interface card specifically designed for the LAN transmission technology