Security Fundamentals — Question 38

What does NAT do?

Answer options

• A. It encrypts and authenticates IP packets.
• B. It provides caching and reduces network traffic.
• C. It translates public IP addresses to private addresses and vice versa.
• D. It analyzes incoming and outgoing traffic packets.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because NAT (Network Address Translation) is specifically designed to translate between public and private IP addresses, facilitating communication between different network segments. Options A, B, and D describe other networking functions but do not accurately reflect the primary role of NAT.