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CheckPoint 156-315.81.20 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Gaia Operating System | - CLI and Advanced Administration - System Configuration and Maintenance |
| System Troubleshooting | - Debugging and Diagnostic Tools - Logs and SmartView Monitoring |
| Security Management | - SmartConsole and Management Architecture - Policy Management and Rulebase Configuration |
| Threat Prevention | - IPS and Anti-Bot Configuration - Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware Controls |
| Security Gateway and Traffic Flow | - Advanced Gateway Features - Packet Flow Analysis |
| High Availability and Clustering | - Failover Mechanisms - ClusterXL Configuration |
| VPN Technologies | - Remote Access VPN - Site-to-Site VPN |
Common Questions About the CheckPoint 156-315.81.20 Exam
The 156-315.81.20 exam is the official Check Point Software Technologies exam behind the Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) R81.20 certification, validating the skills measured by the CheckPoint Check Point Certified Security Expert - R81.20 credential. It sits at the Professional level of the Check Point Software Technologies certification program. It also connects to Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA), Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
Recommended prerequisite: Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R80/R81 or equivalent experience. Requirements can change when Check Point Software Technologies revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
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The CheckPoint Check Point Certified Security Expert - R81.20 exam blueprint is organized into 7 domains. The first three are:
- Security Gateway and Traffic Flow
- Threat Prevention
- System Troubleshooting
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
CheckPoint Check Point Certified Security Expert - R81.20 Sample Questions:
The following command is used to verify the CPUSE version:
- A. [Expert@HostName:0]#show installer status
- B. [Expert@HostName:0]#show installer status build
- C. HostName:0>show installer status build
- D. HostName:0>show installer build
Correct Answer: C π³οΈ
Which statement is true regarding redundancy?
- A. Both ClusterXL and VRRP are fully supported by Gaia and available to all Check Point appliances, open servers, and virtualized environments.
- B. System Administrators know when their cluster has failed over and can also see why it failed over by using the cphaprob -f if command.
- C. ClusterXL offers three different Load Sharing solutions: Unicast, Broadcast, and Multicast.
- D. Machines in a ClusterXL High Availability configuration must be synchronized.
Correct Answer: A π³οΈ
View the rule below.
What does the lock-symbol in the left column mean? (Choose the BEST answer.)
- A. The current administrator has read-only permissions to Threat Prevention Policy.
- B. Another user has locked the rule for editing.
- C. Configuration lock is present. Click the lock symbol to gain read-write access.
- D. The current administrator is logged in as read-only because someone else is editing the policy.
Correct Answer: B π³οΈ
What is true about VRRP implementations?
- A. You cannot have different VRIDs in the same physical network
- B. You cannot have a standalone deployment
- C. VRRP membership is enabled in cpconfig
- D. VRRP can be used together with ClusterXL, but with degraded performance
Correct Answer: B π³οΈ
How can you see historical data with cpview?
- A. cpview -e <timestamp>
- B. cpview -f <timestamp>
- C. cpview -t <timestamp>
- D. cpview -d <timestamp>
Correct Answer: C π³οΈ
