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      Question

      In networking, what does 'NAT' (Network Address

      Translation) do?
      A Translates domain names to IP addresses for routing purposes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Encrypts network packets before transmission across the internet Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Converts private IP addresses to public IP addresses (and vice versa) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Assigns dynamic IP addresses to devices using a central server Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Translates between IPv4 and IPv6 addresses for compatibility Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      NAT (typically implemented in routers/firewalls) maps internal private IP addresses (192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x, 172.16-31.x.x — RFC 1918) to one or more public IP addresses. This conserved IPv4 address space and provides a layer of security (internal devices are not directly reachable from the internet). PAT (Port Address Translation) is the most common form, differentiating connections using port numbers. Bank branch offices use NAT to share a single internet connection.

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