NetSec-Pro Practice Question: NGFW And SASE Solution Maintenance And Configuration
An administrator needs to ensure that internal users can reach the internet while hiding their private IP addresses. Which NAT type should be configured on the egress interface?
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
Source NAT is used to translate internal private source IP addresses to a public IP address for internet-bound 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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Static NAT
Why it's wrong here
Static NAT provides a 1:1 mapping and does not hide internal IPs as effectively as dynamic source NAT.
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Double NAT
Why it's wrong here
Double NAT is an advanced configuration involving two stages of translation, not standard for simple outbound access.
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Destination NAT
Why it's wrong here
Destination NAT is used for inbound traffic to map a public IP to an internal resource.
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Source NAT
Why this is correct
Source NAT allows hiding internal IP addresses behind a public IP address.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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