2.4 Explain the Function of NAT, DNS, and DHCP CYBERSECURITY-APPRENTICE Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–23

1. 21foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of Network Address Translation (NAT) in a typical enterprise network?

   • ATo allow multiple private IP addresses to share a smaller number of public IP addresses for internet communication
   • BTo block malicious traffic from entering the private network
   • CTo assign IP addresses to devices automatically when they join the network
   • DTo encrypt traffic between a private network and the internet
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2. 22application · easy

   A new employee connects their laptop to the office network. The laptop is configured to obtain an IP address automatically. Which protocol will assign the laptop its IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway?

   • ANAT
   • BARP
   • CDNS
   • DDHCP
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3. 23application · easy

   A user on a private network (192.168.1.10) wants to access a public web server at 203.0.113.5. The router performs NAT. What will be the source IP address of the packet when it leaves the router's public interface?

   • A192.168.1.10
   • B203.0.113.5
   • CThe MAC address of the router's public interface
   • DThe public IP address of the router's public interface
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