When it comes to hardware, what does NIC stand for?

When it comes to hardware, what does NIC stand for?

• Network Internal Connection
• Network Interface Card
• Network Interface Connection
• Network Interconnect Card

EXPLANATION

NIC is short for network interface card.It's network adapter hardware in the form of an add-in card that fits in an expansion slot on a computer's motherboard.
Most computers have them built-in — in which case they're just a part of the circuit board — but you can also add your own NIC to expand the functionality of the system.