Check Point 156-315.81.20 Practice Exams
Last updated on Oct 23,2026- Exam Code: 156-315.81.20
- Exam Name: Check Point Certified Security Expert - R81.20
- Certification Provider: Check Point
- Latest update: Oct 23,2026
Question #581
What is a best practice before starting to troubleshoot using the “fw monitor” tool?
- A . Run the command: fw monitor debug on
- B . Clear the connections table
- C . Disable CoreXL
- D . Disable SecureXL
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
A best practice before starting to troubleshoot using the fw monitor tool is to disable SecureXL. SecureXL is a performance acceleration solution that optimizes the packet flow through the Security Gateway. However, SecureXL can also bypass some inspection points and cause some packets to be invisible to fw monitor. Therefore, disabling SecureXL can ensure that fw monitor captures all the relevant packets for troubleshooting purposes.
Reference: Check Point Security Expert R81 Course, fw monitor, SecureXL
D
Explanation:
A best practice before starting to troubleshoot using the fw monitor tool is to disable SecureXL. SecureXL is a performance acceleration solution that optimizes the packet flow through the Security Gateway. However, SecureXL can also bypass some inspection points and cause some packets to be invisible to fw monitor. Therefore, disabling SecureXL can ensure that fw monitor captures all the relevant packets for troubleshooting purposes.
Reference: Check Point Security Expert R81 Course, fw monitor, SecureXL
Question #582
SecureXL is able to accelerate the Connection Rate using templates.
Which attributes are used in the template to identify the connection?
- A . Source address. Destination address. Source Port, Destination port
- B . Source address. Destination address. Destination port
- C . Source address. Destination address. Destination port. Pro^col
- D . Source address. Destination address. Source Port, Destination port. Protocol
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
SecureXL uses templates to accelerate the connection rate by creating a connection entry in the SecureXL Connections Table without notifying the Firewall kernel for a predefined period of time1. This reduces the load on the Firewall kernel and improves the performance of new connections1. SecureXL uses five attributes to identify a connection and create a template: source address, destination address, source port, destination port, and protocol2. These attributes form a unique 5-tuple that defines a connection2.
Reference: ATRG: SecureXL for R80.20 and higher: Performance Tuning Administration Guide R80
D
Explanation:
SecureXL uses templates to accelerate the connection rate by creating a connection entry in the SecureXL Connections Table without notifying the Firewall kernel for a predefined period of time1. This reduces the load on the Firewall kernel and improves the performance of new connections1. SecureXL uses five attributes to identify a connection and create a template: source address, destination address, source port, destination port, and protocol2. These attributes form a unique 5-tuple that defines a connection2.
Reference: ATRG: SecureXL for R80.20 and higher: Performance Tuning Administration Guide R80
Question #583
What does Backward Compatibility mean upgrading the Management Server and how can you check it?
- A . The Management Server is able to manage older Gateways. The lowest supported version is documented in the Installation and Upgrade Guide
- B . The Management Server is able to manage older Gateways The lowest supported version is documented in the Release Notes
- C . You will be able to connect to older Management Server with the SmartConsole. The lowest supported version is documented in the Installation and Upgrade Guide
- D . You will be able to connect to older Management Server with the SmartConsole The lowest supported version is documented in the Release Notes
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
Backward Compatibility means that the Management Server is able to manage older Gateways. The lowest supported version is documented in the Release Notes of each version. The Installation and Upgrade Guide only provides information about how to install or upgrade the Management Server and the Gateways, not about the compatibility between them.
Reference: Check Point R81 Release Notes, page 6.
B
Explanation:
Backward Compatibility means that the Management Server is able to manage older Gateways. The lowest supported version is documented in the Release Notes of each version. The Installation and Upgrade Guide only provides information about how to install or upgrade the Management Server and the Gateways, not about the compatibility between them.
Reference: Check Point R81 Release Notes, page 6.
Question #584
SandBlast agent extends 0-day prevention to what part of the network?
- A . Web Browsers and user devices
- B . DMZ server
- C . Cloud
- D . Email servers
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
SandBlast Agent is a comprehensive endpoint security solution that extends 0-day prevention to web browsers and user devices. It protects against advanced threats such as ransomware, phishing, and zero-day attacks by using a combination of static, dynamic, and behavioral analysis.
Reference: [SandBlast Agent Datasheet]
A
Explanation:
SandBlast Agent is a comprehensive endpoint security solution that extends 0-day prevention to web browsers and user devices. It protects against advanced threats such as ransomware, phishing, and zero-day attacks by using a combination of static, dynamic, and behavioral analysis.
Reference: [SandBlast Agent Datasheet]
Question #585
Fill in the blank: The tool _____ generates a R81 Security Gateway configuration report.
- A . infoCP
- B . infoview
- C . cpinfo
- D . fw cpinfo
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
The cpinfo tool generates a R81 Security Gateway configuration report that includes information about the hardware, operating system, product version, patches, and configuration settings.
Reference: cpinfo – Check Point Support Center
C
Explanation:
The cpinfo tool generates a R81 Security Gateway configuration report that includes information about the hardware, operating system, product version, patches, and configuration settings.
Reference: cpinfo – Check Point Support Center
Question #586
In the Check Point Security Management Architecture, which component(s) can store logs?
- A . SmartConsole
- B . Security Management Server and Security Gateway
- C . Security Management Server
- D . SmartConsole and Security Management Server
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
In the Check Point Security Management Architecture, both the Security Management Server and Security Gateway can store logs. The Security Management Server stores logs related to management activities, while the Security Gateway stores logs related to network traffic1.
Reference: Check Point Resource Library, page 3.
B
Explanation:
In the Check Point Security Management Architecture, both the Security Management Server and Security Gateway can store logs. The Security Management Server stores logs related to management activities, while the Security Gateway stores logs related to network traffic1.
Reference: Check Point Resource Library, page 3.
Question #587
Which process is available on any management product and on products that require direct GUI access, such as SmartEvent and provides GUI client communications, database manipulation, policy compilation and Management HA synchronization?
- A . cpwd
- B . fwd
- C . cpd
- D . fwm
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
Firewall Management (fwm) is available on any management product, including Multi-Domain and on products that requite direct GUI access, such as SmartEvent, It provides the following:
C GUI Client communication
C Database manipulation
C Policy Compilation
C Management HA sync
D
Explanation:
Firewall Management (fwm) is available on any management product, including Multi-Domain and on products that requite direct GUI access, such as SmartEvent, It provides the following:
C GUI Client communication
C Database manipulation
C Policy Compilation
C Management HA sync
Question #588
Identity Awareness allows easy configuration for network access and auditing based on what three items?
- A . Client machine IP address.
- B . Network location, the identity of a user and the identity of a machine
- C . Log server IP address.
- D . Gateway proxy IP address.
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
Identity Awareness maps users and computer identities, enabling enforcement of Access Control policy rules and auditing data based on identity. It is an easy-to-deploy and scalable solution that works for both Active Directory and non-Active Directory based networks, including employees and guest users1. By considering network location, user identity, and machine identity, organizations can control access between different segments in the network using an identity-based policy2.
Reference: Check Point Troubleshooting Expert – R81 (CCTE) Reference Materials Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Expert R81.20 – CCTE
Check Point CCTE Certification Sample Questions and Practice Exam
B
Explanation:
Identity Awareness maps users and computer identities, enabling enforcement of Access Control policy rules and auditing data based on identity. It is an easy-to-deploy and scalable solution that works for both Active Directory and non-Active Directory based networks, including employees and guest users1. By considering network location, user identity, and machine identity, organizations can control access between different segments in the network using an identity-based policy2.
Reference: Check Point Troubleshooting Expert – R81 (CCTE) Reference Materials Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Expert R81.20 – CCTE
Check Point CCTE Certification Sample Questions and Practice Exam
Question #589
Name the authentication method that requires token authenticator.
- A . SecurelD
- B . DynamiclD
- C . Radius
- D . TACACS
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
The correct answer is A) SecurelD.
SecurelD is an authentication method that uses a token-based system to generate one-time passwords (OTPs) for users. Users need to have a physical or software token that displays a code that changes periodically. The code is used along with a personal identification number (PIN) to authenticate the user.
DynamiclD is another authentication method that uses OTPs, but it does not require a token. Instead, it sends the OTP to the user’s email or phone number.
Radius and TACACS are protocols that allow remote authentication of users through a centralized
server. They do not use tokens, but they can support different types of authentication methods, such
as passwords, certificates, or OTPs.
Reference: Certified Security Expert (CCSE) R81.20 Course Overview1 What Is Token-Based Authentication? | Okta2
A
Explanation:
The correct answer is A) SecurelD.
SecurelD is an authentication method that uses a token-based system to generate one-time passwords (OTPs) for users. Users need to have a physical or software token that displays a code that changes periodically. The code is used along with a personal identification number (PIN) to authenticate the user.
DynamiclD is another authentication method that uses OTPs, but it does not require a token. Instead, it sends the OTP to the user’s email or phone number.
Radius and TACACS are protocols that allow remote authentication of users through a centralized
server. They do not use tokens, but they can support different types of authentication methods, such
as passwords, certificates, or OTPs.
Reference: Certified Security Expert (CCSE) R81.20 Course Overview1 What Is Token-Based Authentication? | Okta2
Question #590
To fully enable Dynamic Dispatcher on a Security Gateway:
- A . run fw ctl multik set_mode 9 in Expert mode and then Reboot.
- B . Using cpconfig, update the Dynamic Dispatcher value to “full” under the CoreXL menu.
- C . Edit/proc/interrupts to include multik set_mode 1 at the bottom of the file, save, and reboot.
- D . run fw multik set_mode 1 in Expert mode and then reboot.
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
To fully enable Dynamic Dispatcher on a Security Gateway, you need to run the following command in Expert mode then reboot:
A
Explanation:
To fully enable Dynamic Dispatcher on a Security Gateway, you need to run the following command in Expert mode then reboot:
This command sets the multi-core mode to 9, which means that Dynamic Dispatcher is enabled without Firewall Priority Queues. Dynamic Dispatcher is a feature that optimizes the performance of Security Gateways with multiple CPU cores by dynamically allocating traffic to different cores based on their load and priority. Dynamic Dispatcher can improve the throughput and scalability of the Security Gateway, especially for traffic that is not accelerated by SecureXL. The other commands are not valid or do not enable Dynamic Dispatcher.
Reference: R81 Performance Tuning Administration Guide