NGFW-Engineer PAN OS Device Setting Configuration Practice Question
Which object should be configured for a server that needs to be accessed from the internet via a public IP?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Destination NAT
Destination NAT maps a public IP to an internal private IP, enabling access to internal servers.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Source NAT
Why it's wrong here
Source NAT is for outgoing traffic.
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Static Route
Why it's wrong here
Static routes define paths, not address mapping.
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Security Policy
Why it's wrong here
Security policies permit the traffic, but don't perform the address translation.
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Destination NAT
Why this is correct
Destination NAT allows inbound traffic mapping.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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