* Private vs Public IPs:
* 192.168.1.2 belongs to the private IP range (192.168.0.0/16).
* Private IP addresses cannot be routed on the Internet and must be translated.
* Network Address Translation (NAT):
* NAT converts private IP addresses to a public IP so that the device can access the Internet.
* Conclusion:
* NAT is required to access the Internet from a private IP, making the statement TRUE.
References: HCIA-Datacom V1.0 Certification Guide, Chapter 6: NAT and IP Addressing.