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Question #1
Which of the following is NOT a valid deployment option for R80?
A. loudGuard
B. istributed
C. ll-in-one (stand-alone)
D. ridge Mode
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Correct Answer: A
Question #2
What are the three types of UserCheck messages?
A. ask, block, and notify
B. block, action, and warn
C. action, inform, and ask
D. inform, ask, and drop
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Correct Answer: D
Question #3
Which tool allows automatic update of Gaia OS and Check Point products installed on Gaia OS?
A. CPDAS - Check Point Deployment Agent Service
B. CPUSE - Check Point Upgrade Service Engine
C. CPASE - Check Point Automatic Service Engine
D. CPAUE - Check Point Automatic Update Engine
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Correct Answer: B
Question #4
Which of the following commands is used to monitor cluster members?
A. phaprob state
B. phaprob
C. luster state
D. phaprob status
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Correct Answer: A
Question #5
Choose what BEST describes a Session.
A. Sessions ends when policy is pushed to the Security Gateway
B. Sessions locks the policy package for editing
C. Starts when an Administrator logs in through SmartConsole and ends when the Administrator logs out
D. Starts when an Administrator publishes all the changes made on SmartConsole
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Correct Answer: C
Question #6
Fill in the blank: When a policy package is installed, ________ are also distributed to the target installation Security Gateways.
A. ser and objects databases
B. etwork databases
C. ser databases
D. martConsole databases
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Correct Answer: A
Question #7
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
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Correct Answer: B
Question #8
What are the two deployment options available for a security gateway?
A. Bridge and Switch
B. Local and Remote
C. Cloud and Router
D. Standalone and Distributed
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Correct Answer: D
Question #9
Which of the following are types of VPN communities?
A. Pentagon, star, and combination
B. Star, octagon, and combination
C. Combined and star
D. Meshed, star, and combination
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Correct Answer: D
Question #10
Which Check Point software blade provides protection from zero-day and undiscovered threats?
A. Threat Extraction
B. Threat Emulation
C. Firewall
D. Application Control
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Correct Answer: B
Question #11
After a new Log Server is added to the environment and the SIC trust has been established with the SMS what will the gateways do?
A. Gateways will send new firewall logs to the new Log Server as soon as the SIC trust is set up between the SMS and the new Log Server
B. Logs are not automatically forwarded to a new Log Server
C. The firewalls will detect the new Log Server after the next policy install and redirect the new logs to the new Log Server
D. The gateways can only send logs to an SMS and cannot send logs to a Log Server
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Correct Answer: B
Question #12
Choose what BEST describes a Session.
A. Sessions ends when policy is pushed to the Security Gateway
B. Sessions locks the policy package for editing
C. Starts when an Administrator logs in through SmartConsole and ends when the Administrator logs out
D. Starts when an Administrator publishes all the changes made on SmartConsole
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Correct Answer: C
Question #13
Which command shows detailed information about VPN tunnels?
A. cat $FWDIR/conf/vpn
B. vpn tu tlist
C. vpn tu
D. cpview
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Correct Answer: B
Question #14
Which SmartConsole tab is used to monitor network and security performance?
A. ogs Monitor
B. anage Settings
C. ecurity Policies
D. ateway Servers
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Correct Answer: A
Question #15
In HTTPS Inspection policy, what actions are available in the "Actions" column of a rule?
A. "Inspect", "Bypass"
B. "Inspect", "Bypass", "Categorize"
C. "Inspect", "Bypass", "Block"
D. "Detect", "Bypass"
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Correct Answer: A
Question #16
The Network Operations Center administrator needs access to Check Point Security devices mostly for troubleshooting purposes. You do not want to give her access to the expert mode, but she still should be able to run tcpdump. How can you achieve this requirement?
A. Add tcpdump to CLISH using add command
B. Add tcpdump to CLISH using add command
C. Create a new access role
D. Create a new access role
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Correct Answer: A
Question #17
What are the three types of UserCheck messages?
A. ask, block, and notify
B. block, action, and warn
C. action, inform, and ask
D. inform, ask, and drop
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Correct Answer: D
Question #18
After a new Log Server is added to the environment and the SIC trust has been established with the SMS what will the gateways do?
A. Gateways will send new firewall logs to the new Log Server as soon as the SIC trust is set up between the SMS and the new Log Server
B. Logs are not automatically forwarded to a new Log Server
C. The firewalls will detect the new Log Server after the next policy install and redirect the new logs to the new Log Server
D. The gateways can only send logs to an SMS and cannot send logs to a Log Server
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Correct Answer: B
Question #19
Which command shows detailed information about VPN tunnels?
A. cat $FWDIR/conf/vpn
B. vpn tu tlist
C. vpn tu
D. cpview
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Correct Answer: B
Question #20
Which software blade enables Access Control policies to accept, drop, or limit web site access based on user, group, and/or machine?
A. Data Awareness
B. Threat Emulation
C. Application Control
D. Identity Awareness
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Correct Answer: D
Question #21
What is the main difference between Static NAT and Hide NAT?
A. Hide NAT only allows incoming connections to protect your network
B. Static NAT only allows outgoing connections
C. Static NAT allow incoming and outgoing connections
D. Static NAT only allows incoming connections to protect your network
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Correct Answer: C
Question #22
By default, which port is used to connect to the GAiA Portal?
A. 4434
B. 80
C. 8080
D. 443
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Correct Answer: D
Question #23
When a SAM rule is required on Security Gateway to quickly block suspicious connections which are not restricted by the Security Policy, what actions does the administrator need to take?
A. SmartView Monitor should be opened and then the SAM rule/s can be applied immediately
B. The policy type SAM must be added to the Policy Package and a new SAM rule must be applied
C. The administrator must work on the firewall CLI (for example with SSH and PuTTY) and the command 'sam block' must be used with the right parameters
D. The administrator should open the LOGS & MONITOR view and find the relevant log
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Correct Answer: A
Question #24
Which command shows detailed information about VPN tunnels?
A. cat $FWDIR/conf/vpn
B. vpn tu tlist
C. vpn tu
D. cpview
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Correct Answer: B
Question #25
Message digests use which of the following?
A. DES and RC4
B. IDEA and RC4
C. SSL and MD4
D. SHA-1 and MD5
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Correct Answer: D
Question #26
What is the most recommended installation method for Check Point appliances?
A. loud based installation
B. martUpdate installation
C. VD media created with Check Point ISOMorphic
D. SB media created with Check Point ISOMorphic
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Correct Answer: D
Question #27
Check Point Update Service Engine (CPUSE), also known as Deployment Agent [DA], is an advanced and intuitive mechanism for software deployment on Gaia OS. What software packages are supported for deployment?
A. t supports deployments of single HotFixes (HF), and of Major Versions
B. t supports deployments of single HotFixes (HF), of HotFix Accumulators (Jumbo), and of Major Versions
C. t supports deployments of Major Versions and Blink packages only
D. t supports deployments of single HotFixes (HF), of HotFix Accumulators (Jumbo), but not of Major Versions
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Correct Answer: B
Question #28
In which deployment is the security management server and Security Gateway installed on the same appliance?
A. Switch
B. Standalone
C. Distributed
D. Remote
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Correct Answer: B
Question #29
Which command shows detailed information about VPN tunnels?
A. cat $FWDIR/conf/vpn
B. vpn tu tlist
C. vpn tu
D. cpview
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Correct Answer: B
Question #30
Which command shows detailed information about VPN tunnels?
A. cat $FWDIR/conf/vpn
B. vpn tu tlist
C. vpn tu
D. cpview
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Correct Answer: B
Question #31
After a new Log Server is added to the environment and the SIC trust has been established with the SMS what will the gateways do?
A. Gateways will send new firewall logs to the new Log Server as soon as the SIC trust is set up between the SMS and the new Log Server
B. Logs are not automatically forwarded to a new Log Server
C. The firewalls will detect the new Log Server after the next policy install and redirect the new logs to the new Log Server
D. The gateways can only send logs to an SMS and cannot send logs to a Log Server
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Correct Answer: B
Question #32
Which command shows detailed information about VPN tunnels?
A. cat $FWDIR/conf/vpn
B. vpn tu tlist
C. vpn tu
D. cpview
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Correct Answer: B
Question #33
The SmartEvent R80 Web application for real-time event monitoring is called:
A. martEventWeb
B. martView Monitor
C. martView
D. here is no Web application for SmartEvent
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Correct Answer: C
Question #34
In the Check Point three-tiered architecture, which of the following is NOT a function of the Security Management Server?
A. Verify and compile Security Policies
B. Display policies and logs on the administrator's workstation
C. Store firewall logs to hard drive storage
D. Manage the object database
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Correct Answer: B
Question #35
Check Point Update Service Engine (CPUSE), also known as Deployment Agent [DA], is an advanced and intuitive mechanism for software deployment on Gaia OS. What software packages are supported for deployment?
A. It supports deployments of single HotFixes (HF), and of Major Versions
B. It supports deployments of single HotFixes (HF), of HotFix Accumulators (Jumbo), and of Major Versions
C. It supports deployments of Major Versions and Blink packages only
D. It supports deployments of single HotFixes (HF), of HotFix Accumulators (Jumbo), but not of Major Versions
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Correct Answer: B
Question #36
After a new Log Server is added to the environment and the SIC trust has been established with the SMS what will the gateways do?
A. Gateways will send new firewall logs to the new Log Server as soon as the SIC trust is set up between the SMS and the new Log Server
B. Logs are not automatically forwarded to a new Log Server
C. The firewalls will detect the new Log Server after the next policy install and redirect the new logs to the new Log Server
D. The gateways can only send logs to an SMS and cannot send logs to a Log Server
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Correct Answer: B
Question #37
What are two basic rules Check Point recommends for building an effective security policy?
A. Accept Rule and Drop Rule
B. Explicit Rule and Implied Rule
C. Cleanup Rule and Stealth Rule
D. NAT Rule and Reject Rule
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Correct Answer: C
Question #38
By default, which port is used to connect to the GAiA Portal?
A. 4434
B. 80
C. 8080
D. 443
View answer
Correct Answer: D
Question #39
What are the three types of UserCheck messages?
A. ask, block, and notify
B. block, action, and warn
C. action, inform, and ask
D. inform, ask, and drop
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Correct Answer: D
Question #40
DLP and Mobile Access Policy are examples of what type of Policy?
A. Shared Policies
B. Unified Policies
C. Inspection Policies
D. Standard Policies
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Correct Answer: A
Question #41
Which command shows detailed information about VPN tunnels?
A. cat $FWDIR/conf/vpn
B. vpn tu tlist
C. vpn tu
D. cpview
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Correct Answer: B
Question #42
A Check Point Software license consists of two components, the Software Blade and the Software Container.There are _____ types of Software Containers: _____.
A. Two; Security Management and Endpoint Security
B. Three; Security Management, Security Gateway, and Endpoint Security
C. Three; Security Gateway, Endpoint Security, and Gateway Management
D. Two; Endpoint Security and Security Gateway
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Correct Answer: B
Question #43
Which command shows detailed information about VPN tunnels?
A. cat $FWDIR/conf/vpn
B. vpn tu tlist
C. vpn tu
D. cpview
View answer
Correct Answer: B
Question #44
By default, which port is used to connect to the GAiA Portal?
A. 4434
B. 80
C. 8080
D. 443
View answer
Correct Answer: D
Question #45
Choose what BEST describes a Session.
A. Sessions ends when policy is pushed to the Security Gateway
B. Sessions locks the policy package for editing
C. Starts when an Administrator logs in through SmartConsole and ends when the Administrator logs out
D. Starts when an Administrator publishes all the changes made on SmartConsole
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Correct Answer: C
Question #46
Which tool allows automatic update of Gaia OS and Check Point products installed on Gaia OS?
A. CPDAS - Check Point Deployment Agent Service
B. CPUSE - Check Point Upgrade Service Engine
C. CPASE - Check Point Automatic Service Engine
D. CPAUE - Check Point Automatic Update Engine
View answer
Correct Answer: B
Question #47
What are the three types of UserCheck messages?
A. ask, block, and notify
B. block, action, and warn
C. action, inform, and ask
D. inform, ask, and drop
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Correct Answer: D
Question #48
Which one of the following is the preferred licensing model? Select the BEST answer.
A. Local licensing because it ties the package license to the IP-address of the gateway and has no dependency of the Security Management Server
B. Local licensing because it ties the package license to the MAC-address of the gateway management interface and has no Security Management Server dependency
C. Central licensing because it ties the package license to the IP-address of the Security Management Server and has no dependency on the gateway
D. Central licensing because it ties the package license to the MAC-address of the Security Management Server's Mgmt-interface and has no dependency on the gateway
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Correct Answer: C
Question #49
What Check Point tool is used to automatically update Check Point products for the Gaia OS?
A. Check Point Update Engine
B. Check Point Upgrade Installation Service
C. Check Point Upgrade Service Engine (CPUSE)
D. Check Point INSPECT Engine
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Correct Answer: C
Question #50
Which default Gaia user has full read/write access?
A. superuser
B. monitor
C. altuser
D. admin
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Correct Answer: D

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