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
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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.
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Broadcast Source NAT
Why it's wrong here
Broadcast addresses are not used as source NAT translation targets.
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Policy-less Source NAT
Why it's wrong here
NAT rules always require rule-sets and match conditions.
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Loopback-based Source NAT
Why it's wrong here
Not a standard source NAT architecture.
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Interface-based Source NAT
Why this is correct
Translates source IP to the egress interface IP.
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Pool-based Source NAT
Why this is correct
Translates source IP using a defined pool of public addresses.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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