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When creating a Source NAT policy, which entry in the Translated Packet tab will display the options Dynamic IP and Port, Dynamic, Static IP, and None?

The correct answer is A. Translation Type. In a Source NAT policy, the "Translation Type" field within the "Translated Packet" tab is where you select the NAT method such as Dynamic IP and Port, Dynamic, Static IP, or None.

Submitted by yuki_2020· Apr 18, 2026Configure

Question

When creating a Source NAT policy, which entry in the Translated Packet tab will display the options Dynamic IP and Port, Dynamic, Static IP, and None?

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PCNSA question #8 exhibit

Options

  • ATranslation Type
  • BInterface
  • CAddress Type
  • DIP Address

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  • A
    86% (38)
  • B
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  • C
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  • D
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Why each option

In a Source NAT policy, the "Translation Type" field within the "Translated Packet" tab is where you select the NAT method such as Dynamic IP and Port, Dynamic, Static IP, or None.

ATranslation TypeCorrect

The Translation Type field specifically determines the method used to translate the source IP address of outgoing packets, offering options like Dynamic IP and Port (PAT), Dynamic (many-to-many IP mapping), Static IP (one-to-one IP mapping), or None (no source NAT).

BInterface

Interface specifies the outgoing network interface for the translated traffic, not the type of NAT translation.

CAddress Type

Address Type is not a standard field in Palo Alto Networks NAT policies that presents these specific translation options.

DIP Address

IP Address is where you would specify a particular IP address for static NAT or a pool for dynamic NAT, but it's not the field that defines the *type* of translation.

Concept tested: Source NAT policy translation types

Source: https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/pan-os/11-1/pan-os-admin/nat/configure-source-nat/source-nat-rules

Topics

#Source NAT#NAT Configuration#Palo Alto Firewall#Translation Type

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