A technician must upgrade a client’s workstation to enhance its connection to the corporate intranet. The current setup utilizes a dated expansion card and an upgrade to a more current standard is required. Given the availability of different expansion slots on the motherboard, which type of card should the technician choose for the most modern and high-speed internet connectivity?
A card compatible with the most up-to-date and high bandwidth expansion slot on the motherboard
A converter that enables an unused video card slot for network use
An external adapter that provides wireless connectivity
A card that fits into a common legacy expansion slot on the motherboard
Considering the necessity for modern and high-speed internet connectivity, using a network interface card that fits in a Peripheral Component Interconnect Express slot is the best option. This interface supports a higher data transfer rate than its predecessors, making it the most suitable choice for new installations that demand enhanced network performance. An older expansion slot type, while possible to use, would not offer comparable speed and efficiency. External adapters like USB-to-network may not provide the stable and fast connection required for a workstation that is consistently connected to an intranet.
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