SD-WAN-Engineer Deployment And Configuration Practice Question
When configuring 'NAT', what is the difference between 'Source NAT' and 'Destination NAT'?
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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Source NAT hides internal IPs; Destination NAT directs inbound traffic
Source NAT modifies the source IP for outbound traffic; Destination NAT modifies the destination IP for inbound traffic.
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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Destination NAT hides internal IPs
Why it's wrong here
That is Source NAT.
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Only Source NAT is supported
Why it's wrong here
Both are supported.
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They are the same
Why it's wrong here
They serve opposite purposes.
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Source NAT hides internal IPs; Destination NAT directs inbound traffic
Why this is correct
Correct definitions of NAT types.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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