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JNCIA-SEC Network Address Translation Practice Question

Which TWO methods can be used to perform Source NAT on a Junos OS SRX Series device? (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

Interface-based Source NAT

Source NAT can be implemented using interface-based NAT or pool-based NAT.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Broadcast Source NAT

    Why it's wrong here

    Broadcast addresses are not used as source NAT translation targets.

  • Policy-less Source NAT

    Why it's wrong here

    NAT rules always require rule-sets and match conditions.

  • Loopback-based Source NAT

    Why it's wrong here

    Not a standard source NAT architecture.

  • Interface-based Source NAT

    Why this is correct

    Translates source IP to the egress interface IP.

  • Pool-based Source NAT

    Why this is correct

    Translates source IP using a defined pool of public addresses.

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 Juniper Networks exam blueprint

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