Check Point 156-401 Practice Exams
Last updated on Oct 22,2026- Exam Code: 156-401
- Exam Name: Hacking 101 Check Point Certified PenTesting Associate (CCPA)
- Certification Provider: Check Point
- Latest update: Oct 22,2026
Question #41
Which two elements should a penetration testing contract include? (Choose two.)
- A . Scope of testing
- B . Permission to attack unrelated systems
- C . Confidentiality agreement
- D . Guarantee of data loss
Correct Answer: A, C
A, C
Explanation:
A contract must clearly define the scope to avoid legal issues and include confidentiality agreements to protect sensitive information.
A, C
Explanation:
A contract must clearly define the scope to avoid legal issues and include confidentiality agreements to protect sensitive information.
Question #42
A penetration tester discovers an SNMP agent running on UDP port 161.
What should they attempt next?
- A . Exploit web applications
- B . Perform SNMP enumeration
- C . Conduct DNS tunneling
- D . Launch ARP spoofing
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
Finding an SNMP agent is an opportunity to perform SNMP enumeration and retrieve detailed information about network devices and configurations.
B
Explanation:
Finding an SNMP agent is an opportunity to perform SNMP enumeration and retrieve detailed information about network devices and configurations.
Question #43
Which statement best describes penetration testing?
- A . Causing intentional harm to systems
- B . An unstructured hacking attempt
- C . A systematic attempt to find and exploit vulnerabilities
- D . Creating and spreading malware
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
Penetration testing is a structured and methodical process aimed at finding and safely exploiting vulnerabilities in a system.
C
Explanation:
Penetration testing is a structured and methodical process aimed at finding and safely exploiting vulnerabilities in a system.
Question #44
Identifying services like FTP and SSH during footprinting is important because:
- A . They increase website SEO
- B . They indicate critical remote access points
- C . They automatically prevent attacks
- D . They mask the server IP
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
FTP and SSH services can be critical entry points into a system if misconfigured or weakly secured.
B
Explanation:
FTP and SSH services can be critical entry points into a system if misconfigured or weakly secured.
Question #45
Which two are characteristics of a White Hat hacker? (Choose two.)
- A . Operates illegally
- B . Works with permission
- C . Improves system security
- D . Focuses solely on personal gain
Correct Answer: B, C
B, C
Explanation:
White Hat hackers are authorized security professionals who test and improve system defenses without malicious intent.
B, C
Explanation:
White Hat hackers are authorized security professionals who test and improve system defenses without malicious intent.
Question #46
Before conducting a penetration test, a tester must always:
- A . Start scanning immediately
- B . Obtain written authorization
- C . Hack the system anonymously
- D . Use malware for testing
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
Ethical penetration testing always requires explicit written authorization to avoid legal consequences and to define the scope.
B
Explanation:
Ethical penetration testing always requires explicit written authorization to avoid legal consequences and to define the scope.
Question #47
Which two are common outcomes of an effective penetration test? (Choose two.)
- A . Strengthened security posture
- B . Intentional data breaches
- C . Comprehensive vulnerability report
- D . Increased malware infections
Correct Answer: A, C
A, C
Explanation:
An effective penetration test provides a detailed report highlighting vulnerabilities and leads to a stronger security posture.
A, C
Explanation:
An effective penetration test provides a detailed report highlighting vulnerabilities and leads to a stronger security posture.
Question #48
What does DNS zone walking attempt to achieve?
- A . Crashing a DNS server
- B . Harvesting all domain records
- C . Encrypting DNS traffic
- D . Modifying DNS records
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
DNS zone walking systematically enumerates domain records to build a complete map of a domain’s DNS entries.
B
Explanation:
DNS zone walking systematically enumerates domain records to build a complete map of a domain’s DNS entries.
Question #49
Enumeration typically requires:
- A . Active engagement with the target
- B . Complete anonymity
- C . Only sniffing public traffic
- D . No network traffic generation
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
Enumeration requires active engagement with the target system, such as requesting service banners, user lists, or share information, often increasing the chance of detection.
A
Explanation:
Enumeration requires active engagement with the target system, such as requesting service banners, user lists, or share information, often increasing the chance of detection.
Question #50
Which scanning technique is stealthiest and least likely to trigger firewalls?
- A . SYN scan
- B . Connect scan
- C . UDP scan
- D . Null scan
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
Null scans send packets with no TCP flags set, attempting to evade firewall detection mechanisms by appearing non-standard.
D
Explanation:
Null scans send packets with no TCP flags set, attempting to evade firewall detection mechanisms by appearing non-standard.