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CheckPoint 156-587 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Advanced Firewall Kernel Debugging | - Packet Flow and Lifecycle - fw ctl debug and chain modules |
| Topic 2: Introduction to Advanced Troubleshooting | - Troubleshooting Methodology and Tools |
| Topic 3: Advanced Identity Awareness Troubleshooting | - Identity Collectors and PDPs - User/Computer Authentication issues |
| Topic 4: Advanced Site-to-Site VPN Troubleshooting | - IKE and IPsec Debugging - VPN Tunnel Failures |
| Topic 5: Advanced Gateway Troubleshooting | - Traffic Drops and Status Errors - Kernel Debugging |
| Topic 6: Advanced Troubleshooting with Logs and Events | - Log Indexing and Searching - Log Shipping and Storage |
| Topic 7: Advanced Management Server Troubleshooting | - Management Server Status and Processes - Database Maintenance and Backups |
| Topic 8: Advanced Access Control Troubleshooting | - Layer and Rule Base debugging - Policy Installation Issues |
| Topic 9: Advanced Client-to-Site VPN Troubleshooting | - Mobile Access / SSL VPN debugging - Endpoint Security Client Issues |
CheckPoint Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Expert - R81.20 Exam Questions and Answers
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The 156-587 exam is a CheckPoint certification exam validating the CheckPoint Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Expert - R81.20 syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Expert (CCTE). Candidates in 2026 prepare for it with GuideTorrent's 111 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.
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The official CheckPoint Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Expert - R81.20 outline defines 9 domains. The leading three are Advanced Management Server Troubleshooting, Advanced Firewall Kernel Debugging, and Advanced Identity Awareness Troubleshooting. The full list is in the topics section above, and GuideTorrent's 111 practice questions cover each one.
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CheckPoint Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Expert - R81.20 Sample Questions:
You were asked by security team to debug Mobile Access VPN. What processes will you debug?
- A. HTTPD and CPVND
- B. VPND and IKED
- C. SNX daemon
- D. IKED
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Check Point provides tools & commands to help you to identify issues about products and applications. Which Check Point command can help you to display status and statistics information for various Check Point products and applications?
- A. fwstat
- B. cpstat
- C. CPview
- D. CPstat
- E. CPstat is not a valid command. The correct command is cpstat, which is case-sensitive.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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Which two files contain the Application Database on the Security Gateway?
- A. api_db.C and api_custom_db.C
- B. appi_db.C and appi_custom_db.C
- C. apcl_db.C and apd_custom_db.C
- D. application_db.C and application_custom_db.C
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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The Check Point Watch Daemon (CPWD) monitors critical Check Point processes, terminating them or restarting them as needed to maintain consistent, stable operating conditions. When checking the status/output of CPWD you are able to see some columns like APP, PID, STAT, START, etc. What is the column "STAT" used for?
- A. Shows the Watch Dog name of the monitored process
- B. Shows what monitoring method Watch Dog is using to track the process
- C. Shows how many times the Watch Dog started the monitored process
- D. Shows the status of the monitored process
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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What is correct about the Resource Advisor (RAD) service on the Security Gateways?
- A. RAD functions completely in user space The Pattern Matter (PM) module of the CMI looks up for URLs in the cache and if not found, contact the RAD process in user space to do online categorization
- B. RAD is not a separate module, it is an integrated function of the 'fw' kernel module and does all operations in the kernel space
- C. RAD is completely loaded as a kernel module that looks up URL in cache and if not found connects online for categorization There is no user space involvement in this process
- D. RAD has a kernel module that looks up the kernel cache notifies client about hits and misses and forwards a-sync requests to RAD user space module which is responsible for online categorization
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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