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

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

• A. NAT maps private IP addresses to a public IP address, commonly used for outbound internet access from a private LAN.
• B. NAT translates between domain names and IP addresses.
• C. NAT maintains a table of all internal hostnames for quick lookup.
• D. NAT automatically assigns IP addresses via DHCP.

Answer: (A)