Players' Manual p204 wrote:
ATTACK ROLL: A d20 roll that determines whether an attack hits or misses. Almost every combatant has a chance to strike his opponent. Many attack rolls are modified by attributes such as strength and dexterity (see VOL. I, ATTRIBUTES), special abilities, sorcery, and other factors. N.B.: If the referee deems it appropriate, all “natural 20” rolls automatically hit, and all “natural 1” rolls automatically miss.