JNCIS-ENT: Juniper Networks Certified Specialist – Enterprise Routing (legacy) — Question 4

Which statement describes the function of NAT?

Answer options

• A. NAT encrypts transit traffic in a tunnel.
• B. NAT detects various attacks on traffic entering a security device.
• C. NAT translates a public address to a private address.
• D. NAT restricts or permits users individually or in a group.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because NAT (Network Address Translation) is specifically designed to convert a public IP address into a private one, allowing multiple devices on a local network to share a single public IP. Options A, B, and D describe functions related to security and access control, which are not the primary purpose of NAT.