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Question #1
Which SmartConsole tab is used to monitor network and security performance?
A. Logs Monitor
B. Manage Settings
C. Security Policies
D. Gateway Servers
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Correct Answer: A
Question #2
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 #3
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 #4
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 #5
Fill in the blank: To create policy for traffic to or from a particular location, use the _____________.
A. DLP shared policy
B. Geo policy shared policy
C. Mobile Access software blade
D. HTTPS inspection
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Correct Answer: B
Question #6
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 #7
What is the user ID of a user that have all the privileges of a root user?
A. User ID 1
B. User ID 2
C. User ID 0
D. User ID 99
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Correct Answer: C
Question #8
In SmartConsole, on which tab are Permissions and Administrators defined?
A. GATEWAYS & SERVERS
B. SECURITY POLICIES
C. MANAGE & SETTINGS
D. LOGS & MONITOR
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Correct Answer: C
Question #9
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 #10
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 #11
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 #12
Which type of Check Point license ties the package license to the IP address of the Security Management Server?
A. Local
B. Central
C. Corporate
D. Formal
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Correct Answer: B
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
In order to modify Security Policies the administrator can use which of the following tools?
A. SmartConsole and WebUI on the Security Management Server
B. SmartConsole or mgmt_cli (API) on any computer where SmartConsole is installed
C. Command line of the Security Management Server or mgmt_cli
D. mgmt_cli (API) or WebUI on Security Gateway and SmartConsole on the Security Management Server
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Correct Answer: B
Question #15
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 #16
Tom has connected to the Management Server remotely using SmartConsole and is in the process of making some Rule Base changes, when he suddenly loses connectivity. Connectivity is restored shortly afterward.What will happen to the changes already made?
A. Tom will have to reboot his SmartConsole computer, and access the Management cache store on that computer, which is only accessible after a reboot
B. Tom will have to reboot his SmartConsole computer, clear the cache, and restore changes
C. Tom's changes will have been stored on the Management when he reconnects and he will not lose any of his work
D. Tom's changes will be lost since he lost connectivity and he will have to start again
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Correct Answer: C
Question #17
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 #18
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. Local
D. Corporate
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Correct Answer: C
Question #19
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 #20
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 #21
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 #22
What are the three main components of Check Point security management architecture?
A. mart Console, Standalone, and Security Management
B. martConsole, Security Management, and Security Gateway
C. UI-Client, Security Management, and Security Gateway
D. martConsole, Security policy, and Logs & Monitoring
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Correct Answer: B
Question #23
You noticed that CPU cores on the Security Gateway are usually 100% utilized and many packets were dropped. You don't have a budget to perform a hardware upgrade at this time. To optimize drops you decide to use Priority Queues and fully enable Dynamic Dispatcher.How can you enable them?
A. w ctl multik dynamic_dispatching set_mode 9
B. w ctl multik set_mode 9
C. w ctl multik dynamic_dispatching on
D. w ctl miltik pq enable
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Correct Answer: B
Question #24
Which SmartConsole tab is used to monitor network and security performance?
A. Logs Monitor
B. Manage Settings
C. Security Policies
D. Gateway Servers
View answer
Correct Answer: A
Question #25
In SmartConsole, on which tab are Permissions and Administrators defined?
A. MANAGE & SETTINGS
B. SECURITY POLICIES
C. GATEWAYS & SERVERS
D. LOGS & MONITOR
View answer
Correct Answer: A
Question #26
If there are two administrators logged in at the same time to the SmartConsole, and there are objects locked for editing, what must be done to make them available to other administrators? Choose the BEST answer.
A. Delete older versions of database
B. Publish or discard the session
C. Revert the session
D. Save and install the Policy
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Correct Answer: B
Question #27
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 #28
Which icon in the WebUI indicates that read/write access is enabled?
A. yeglasses
B. encil
C. adlock
D. ook
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Correct Answer: B
Question #29
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 #30
One of major features in SmartConsole is concurrent administration.Which of the following is NOT possible considering that AdminA, AdminB and AdminC are editing the same Security Policy?
A. AdminB sees a pencil icon next the rule that AdminB is currently editing
B. AdminA, AdminB and AdminC are editing three different rules at the same time
C. AdminA and AdminB are editing the same rule at the same time
D. AdminC sees a lock icon which indicates that the rule is locked for editing by another administrator
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Correct Answer: C
Question #31
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 #32
True or False: More than one administrator can log into the Security Management Server with SmartConsole with write permission at the same time.
A. True, every administrator works on a different database that is independent of the other administrators
B. False, only one administrator can login with write permission
C. True, every administrator works in a session that is independent of the other administrators
D. False, this feature has to be enabled in the Global Properties
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Correct Answer: C
Question #33
When configuring Anti-Spoofing, which tracking options can an Administrator select?
A. og, Alert, None
B. rop Packet, Alert, None
C. og, Allow Packets, Email
D. og, Send SNMP Trap, Email
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Correct Answer: A
Question #34
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
View answer
Correct Answer: D
Question #35
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
View answer
Correct Answer: B
Question #36
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 #37
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 #38
What is the default shell of Gaia CLI?
A. Read-only
B. Expert
C. Clish
D. Bash
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Correct Answer: C
Question #39
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 #40
Fill in the blanks: The Application Layer Firewalls inspect traffic through the _____ layer(s) of the TCP/IP model and up to and including the _____ layer.
A. Upper; Application
B. Lower; Application
C. First two; Internet
D. First two; Transport
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Correct Answer: B
Question #41
What are the three main components of Check Point security management architecture?
A. Smart Console, Standalone, Security Management Server
B. Policy-Client, Security Management Server, Security Gateway
C. SmartConsole, Security Policy Server, Logs & Monitoring
D. SmartConsole, Security Management Server, Security Gateway
View answer
Correct Answer: D
Question #42
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 #43
Which icon in the WebUI indicates that read/write access is enabled?
A. Eyeglasses
B. Pencil
C. Padlock
D. Book
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Correct Answer: B
Question #44
Core Protections are installed as part of what Policy?
A. esktop Firewall Policy
B. ccess Control Policy
C. obile Access Policy
D. hreat Prevention Policy
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Correct Answer: D
Question #45
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 #46
Which of the following ClusterXL modes uses a non-unicast MAC address for the cluster IP address.
A. High Availability
B. Load Sharing Multicast
C. Load Sharing Pivot
D. Master/Backup
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Correct Answer: B
Question #47
Check Point ClusterXL Active/Active deployment is used when:
A. Only when there is Multicast solution set up
B. There is Load Sharing solution set up
C. Only when there is Unicast solution set up
D. There is High Availability solution set up
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Correct Answer: D
Question #48
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 #49
How can the changes made by an administrator before publishing the session be seen by a superuser administrator?
A. rom the SmartView Tracker audit log
B. hey cannot be seen
C. rom Manage and Settings > Sessions, right click on the session and click 'View Changes
D. y impersonating the administrator with the 'Login as
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Correct Answer: C
Question #50
Both major kinds of NAT support Hide and Static NAT. However, one offers more flexibility.Which statement is true?
A. utomatic NAT can offer more flexibility than Manual NAT
B. ynamic Network Address Translation (NAT) Overloading can offer more flexibility than Port Address Translation
C. anual NAT can offer more flexibility than Automatic NAT
D. ynamic NAT with Port Address Translation can offer more flexibility than Network Address Translation (NAT) Overloading
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Correct Answer: C

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