Network Address Translation Questions and Answers
Network Address Translation (NAT) is a critical networking concept widely used in routers and firewalls to manage IP address mapping between private and public networks. This section features networking interview questions and answers that focus on NAT configuration, benefits, and real-world scenarios. Whether preparing for Cisco CCNA, Infosys, HCL, or other IT placements, understanding NAT concepts is key to clearing both technical and HR rounds. The questions cover static, dynamic, and PAT mechanisms with practical examples. Strengthen your networking knowledge with detailed placement papers with answers, ideal for students and professionals aiming to excel in networking roles.
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11. Which command will allow you to see real-time translations on your router?
- show ip nat translations
- show ip nat statistics
- debug ip nat
- clear ip nat translations *
12. Which of the following would be good reasons to run NAT? You need to connect to the Internet and your hosts don't have globally unique IP addresses. You change to a new ISP that requires you to renumber your network. You don't want any hosts connecting to the Internet. You require two intranets with duplicate addresses to merge.
- 1, 2 and 4
- 2 and 4
- 3 only
- All of the above
13. Which of the following are advantages of using NAT? Translation introduces switching path delays. Conserves legally registered addresses. Causes loss of end-to-end IP traceability. Increases flexibility when connecting to the Internet. Certain applications will not function with NAT enabled. Reduces address overlap occurrence.
- 1, 3 and 4
- 3, 5 and 6
- 5 and 6
- 2, 4 and 6
14. Which of the following is considered to be the address before translation?
- Inside local
- Outside local
- Inside global
- Outside global
15. Which of the following are disadvantages of using NAT? Translation introduces switching path delays. Conserves legally registered addresses. Causes loss of end-to-end IP traceability. Increases flexibility when connecting to the Internet. Certain applications will not function with NAT enabled. Reduces address overlap occurrence.
- 1, 3 and 5
- 3 and 4
- 2, 4 and 5
- 1 and 3
16. Which of the following is considered to be the destination host after translation?
- Inside local
- Outside local
- Inside global
- Outside global
17. Which command will create a dynamic pool named Todd that will provide you with 30 global addresses?
- ip nat pool Todd 171.16.10.65 171.16.10.94 net 255.255.255.240
- ip nat pool Todd 171.16.10.65 171.16.10.94 net 255.255.255.224
- ip nat pool todd 171.16.10.65 171.16.10.94 net 255.255.255.224
- ip nat pool Todd 171.16.10.1 171.16.10.254 net 255.255.255.0
18. Which command will clear all the translations active on your router?
- show ip nat translations
- show ip nat statistics
- debug ip nat
- clear ip nat translations *
19. Which type of NAT maps multiple private IPs to a single public IP using different port numbers?
- Static NAT
- Dynamic NAT
- PAT
- DNAT
20. Which NAT type provides a one-to-one mapping between private and public IPs?
- Static NAT
- PAT
- Dynamic NAT
- Overloaded NAT