True or False: NAT rules are processed in order from top to bottom.

NAT (Network Address Translation) rules are indeed processed in order from top to bottom. This sequential processing means that when a packet matches the condition of a NAT rule, that rule is applied, and no further rules are evaluated for that packet. This approach allows administrators to establish precedence among rules by placing more specific rules higher in the list, directing how IP addresses should be translated.

For example, if you have multiple rules that affect the same traffic, the first matching rule will take effect. This ordered processing is crucial for correctly managing how traffic flows in and out of the network, ensuring that the desired translations occur as intended.

The idea that it is false or context-dependent would indicate either a misunderstanding of NAT processing or suggest that configurations can override the standard processing order, which is not the case in this scenario. Thus, the correct understanding is that NAT rules always follow the top-to-bottom processing order.