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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

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.

  • Destination NAT hides internal IPs

    Why it's wrong here

    That is Source NAT.

  • Only Source NAT is supported

    Why it's wrong here

    Both are supported.

  • They are the same

    Why it's wrong here

    They serve opposite purposes.

  • Source NAT hides internal IPs; Destination NAT directs inbound traffic

    Why this is correct

    Correct definitions of NAT types.

Visual reference

Inside (Private) PC-A 10.0.0.1 PC-B 10.0.0.2 NAT Router Outside (Public) 203.0.113.1 Inside Global Server PAT: many private IPs share one public IP via unique port numbers

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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint

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