SSE-Engineer Prisma Access Planning And Deployment Practice Question
An administrator is configuring Source NAT (SNAT) for Prisma Access Remote Networks. Which TWO reasons explain why SNAT is necessary in certain network designs? (Choose two)
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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To resolve overlapping IP address spaces between multiple branch offices
SNAT is used to prevent IP address overlapping between branch sites and to hide internal network structures when accessing external destinations.
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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To authenticate GlobalProtect users against Active Directory
Why it's wrong here
Authentication is handled via SAML or LDAP, unrelated to SNAT.
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To resolve overlapping IP address spaces between multiple branch offices
Why this is correct
SNAT translates overlapping private subnets to unique allocated IP pools.
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To replace the requirement for BGP routing over Service Connections
Why it's wrong here
SNAT does not replace routing protocols; BGP is still required for Service Connections.
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To present a consistent source IP address when branch traffic exits to external SaaS applications
Why this is correct
SNAT normalizes outgoing traffic to known Prisma Access public egress IPs.
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To assign dynamic IPv6 addresses to individual remote worker laptops
Why it's wrong here
SNAT is for IPv4/IPv6 translation/pooling at the network edge, not laptop IP assignment.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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