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CheckPoint 156-215.81 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Check Point |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R81 |
| Exam Number: | 156-215.81 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 90 |
| Exam Format: | True/False, Multiple Choice |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | CCSE (Check Point Certified Security Expert) CCMSE (Check Point Certified Managed Security Expert) |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored exam at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites required, but basic networking and security knowledge is recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.checkpoint.com/certification/exam-syllabus/ |
CheckPoint 156-215.81 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Check Point Architecture | 10-15% | - Describe the Check Point structure and components - Understand the relationship between SmartConsole, Security Management Server, and Gateway - Explain the Security Policy concepts |
| User and Identity Awareness | 10-15% | - Configure User Directory integration - Create access control policies based on user identity - Implement Identity Awareness |
| Threat Management | 10-15% | - Configure Anti-Bot and Anti-Virus policies - Understand IPS and threat prevention concepts - Explain threat protection features |
| Security Policy Management | 25-30% | - Understand layers and sub-policies - Use policy layers effectively - Configure Network Address Translation (NAT) - Create and manage security policies - Manage rules and rule order |
| Monitoring and Management | 15-20% | - Use SmartConsole for monitoring and management - Generate reports using SmartView Reporter - Use SmartView Tracker for log analysis - Understand Log entries and logging concepts |
| Core Concepts and Best Practices | 10-15% | - Understand checkpoint communication and encryption - Describe Check Point licensing - Explain the importance of firmware updates |
| Deployment and Configuration | 20-25% | - Understand deployment options (on-premise, cloud, VM) - Configure SmartConsole with objects and security policies - Install and configure Security Management Server - Install and configure Security Gateway |
CheckPoint Check Point Certified Security Administrator R81 Materials That Go Where You Go
- User and Identity Awareness (10-15%)
- Security Policy Management (25-30%)
- Monitoring and Management (15-20%)
CheckPoint Check Point Certified Security Administrator R81 Sample Questions:
Fill in the blank Backup and restores can be accomplished through
- A. SmartConsole, WebUI. or CLI
- B. WebUI. CLI. or SmartUpdate
- C. CLI. SmartUpdate, or SmartBackup
- D. SmartUpdate, SmartBackup. or SmartConsole
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Which of the following is NOT a type of Endpoint Identity Agent?
- A. Light
- B. Terminal
- C. Custom
- D. Full
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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The CDT utility supports which of the following?
- A. Only major version upgrades to R80.10
- B. Only Jumbo HFA's and hotfixes
- C. Major version upgrades to R77.30
- D. All upgrades
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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What is the default shell for the command line interface?
- A. Clish
- B. Normal
- C. Expert
- D. Admin
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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The Gateway Status view in SmartConsole shows the overall status of Security Gateways and Software Blades. What does the Status Attention mean?
- A. The gateway and all its Software Blades are working properly.
- B. Cannot make SIC between the Security Management Server and the Security Gateway
- C. At least one Software Blade has a minor issue, but the gateway works.
- D. Cannot reach the Security Gateway.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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