Check Point 156-215.81.20 Practice Exams
Last updated on Oct 22,2026- Exam Code: 156-215.81.20
- Exam Name: Check Point Certified Security Administrator R81.20
- Certification Provider: Check Point
- Latest update: Oct 22,2026
When using Automatic Hide NAT, what is enabled by default?
- A . Source Port Address Translation (PAT)
- B . Static NAT
- C . Static Route
- D . HTTPS Inspection
A
Explanation:
When using Automatic Hide NAT, Source Port Address Translation (PAT) is enabled by default1. This means that the source IP address and port number are translated to a different IP address and port number. This allows multiple hosts to share a single IP address for outbound connections.
Reference: Check Point R81 Firewall Administration Guide
Which GUI tool can be used to view and apply Check Point licenses?
- A . cpconfig
- B . Management Command Line
- C . SmartConsole
- D . SmartUpdate
D
Explanation:
The GUI tool that can be used to view and apply Check Point licenses is SmartUpdate. SmartUpdate is a centralized tool that allows you to manage licenses, software packages, and hotfixes for multiple gateways and clusters12. cpconfig, Management Command Line, and SmartConsole are not tools for license management.
Reference: Check Point R81 SmartUpdate Administration Guide, Check Point CCSA – R81: Practice Test & Explanation | Udemy
Which application is used for the central management and deployment of licenses and packages?
- A . SmartProvisioning
- B . SmartLicense
- C . SmartUpdate
- D . Deployment Agent
C
Explanation:
SmartUpdate is the application that is used for the central management and deployment of licenses and packages. SmartUpdate allows administrators to manage licenses, software updates, and hotfixes for multiple Security Gateways and cluster members from one central location2. SmartProvisioning is an application that enables centralized management of network devices. SmartLicense is a feature that simplifies license management by using a cloud-based portal. Deployment Agent is a component that enables automatic deployment of software packages3.
Which application is used for the central management and deployment of licenses and packages?
- A . SmartProvisioning
- B . SmartLicense
- C . SmartUpdate
- D . Deployment Agent
C
Explanation:
SmartUpdate is the application that is used for the central management and deployment of licenses and packages. SmartUpdate allows administrators to manage licenses, software updates, and hotfixes for multiple Security Gateways and cluster members from one central location2. SmartProvisioning is an application that enables centralized management of network devices. SmartLicense is a feature that simplifies license management by using a cloud-based portal. Deployment Agent is a component that enables automatic deployment of software packages3.
When dealing with policy layers, what two layer types can be utilized?
- A . Inbound Layers and Outbound Layers
- B . Ordered Layers and Inline Layers
- C . Structured Layers and Overlap Layers
- D . R81.X does not support Layers.
B
Explanation:
Check Point Security Management supports two types of Policy Layers:
Ordered Layers C Enforced in sequential order, where each rule is evaluated before moving to the next layer.
Inline Layers C A sub-layer within a rule that adds additional inspection without affecting other rules.
Option A (incorrect): "Inbound Layers and Outbound Layers" is not a Check Point terminology.
Option C (incorrect): "Structured Layers and Overlap Layers" do not exist in Check Point policy management.
Option D (incorrect): Check Point R81.X fully supports Policy Layers. Thus, the correct answer is B. Ordered Layers and Inline Layers.
Reference: Check Point documentation clearly defines Ordered Layers and Inline Layers as part of policy management.
When an encrypted packet is decrypted, where does this happen?
- A . Security policy
- B . Inbound chain
- C . Outbound chain
- D . Decryption is not supported
A
Explanation:
When an encrypted packet is decrypted, this happens in the security policy4. The security policy is a set of rules that defines how the Security Gateway inspects and secures traffic. The security policy includes VPN rules that specify which traffic should be encrypted or decrypted. The inbound and outbound chains are part of the inspection framework that processes packets according to the security policy.
Reference: Check Point R81 VPN Administration Guide
Which type of Check Point license is tied to the IP address of a specific Security Gateway and cannot be transferred to a gateway that has a different IP address?
- A . Formal
- B . Central
- C . Corporate
- D . Local
D
Explanation:
Check Point licenses are divided into two types: central and local. Central licenses are managed by a Security Management Server and can be attached to any Security Gateway managed by that server. Local licenses are tied to the IP address of a specific Security Gateway and cannot be transferred to a gateway that has a different IP address. Formal and corporate are not types of Check Point licenses.
Reference: [Check Point R81 Licensing and Contract Administration Guide]
Which of the following is NOT an option to calculate the traffic direction?
- A . Incoming
- B . Internal
- C . External
- D . Outgoing
D
Explanation:
The options to calculate the traffic direction are Incoming, Internal, and External3. Outgoing is not an option. Incoming traffic is traffic that enters the Security Gateway from an external network. Internal traffic is traffic that originates and terminates in networks that are directly connected to the Security Gateway. External traffic is traffic that originates or terminates in networks that are not directly connected to the Security Gateway.
Reference: Check Point R81 Security Management Administration Guide
Fill in the blank: Permanent VPN tunnels can be set on all tunnels in the community, on all tunnels for specific gateways, or__________.
- A . On all satellite gateway to satellite gateway tunnels
- B . On specific tunnels for specific gateways
- C . On specific tunnels in the community
- D . On specific satellite gateway to central gateway tunnels
C
Explanation:
Permanent VPN tunnels can be set on all tunnels in the community, on all tunnels for specific gateways, or on specific tunnels in the community. This option allows the administrator to select which tunnels should be permanent and which should be established on demand. The other options are not valid, as they do not match the available choices in the VPN community settings.
Reference: [VPN Administration Guide], [Check Point R81.10]
Which software blade enables Access Control policies to accept, drop, or limit web site access based on user, group, and/or machine?
- A . Application Control
- B . Data Awareness
- C . Identity Awareness
- D . Threat Emulation
A
Explanation:
Application Control is the software blade that enables Access Control policies to accept, drop, or limit web site access based on user, group, and/or machine. Application Control allows you to define granular rules for applications, web sites, web categories, web content types, and users. You can also use Application Control to monitor and block risky applications and web usage.
Reference: [Application Control Administration Guide R80.40]