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CheckPoint 156-315.80 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Check Point |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) R80 |
| Exam Number: | 156-315.80 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | Check Point Certified Security Master (CCSM) Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R80 |
| Exam Price: | USD $250 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Scenario-based questions |
| Real Exam Qty: | 90 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Pearson VUE testing center or Pearson VUE online proctored exam. |
| Pre Condition: | Valid Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R80 certification recommended before attempting CCSE R80. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.checkpoint.com/training/certifications/ccse/ |
CheckPoint 156-315.80 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Monitoring and Troubleshooting | - Diagnostic tools
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| Topic 2: Advanced Policy Configuration | - Policy management
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| Topic 3: VPN Technologies | - Site-to-site VPN
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| Topic 4: Advanced Security Features | - Threat prevention
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| Topic 5: Identity Awareness | - User-based security
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| Topic 6: High Availability and Redundancy | - ClusterXL
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| Topic 7: Advanced Deployment | - Distributed deployment architecture
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CheckPoint Check Point Certified Security Expert - R80 Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask Most
What is the CheckPoint 156-315.80 exam?
The 156-315.80 exam is the official Check Point exam behind the CCSE certification, validating the skills measured by the CheckPoint Check Point Certified Security Expert - R80 credential. It sits at the Professional level of the Check Point certification program. It also connects to Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R80, Check Point Certified Security Master (CCSM), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the 156-315.80 exam, and how much time do I get?
The 156-315.80 exam contains 90 questions to be completed within 90 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
What score do I need to pass the 156-315.80 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the 156-315.80 exam is 70%, and the official registration fee is USD $250. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 465 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the 156-315.80 exam?
Valid Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R80 certification recommended before attempting CCSE R80. Requirements can change when Check Point revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
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What topics are covered in the 156-315.80 exam?
The CheckPoint Check Point Certified Security Expert - R80 exam blueprint is organized into 7 domains. The first three are:
- Advanced Policy Configuration
- VPN Technologies
- High Availability and Redundancy
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 - R80 Sample Questions:
Question 1
What command would show the API server status?
A. show api status
B. api status
C. cpm status
D. api restart
Question 2
By default how often updates are checked when the CPUSE Software Updates Policy is set to Automatic?
A. Every three hours
B. Six times per day
C. Every two hours
D. Seven times per day
Question 3
Check Pont Central Deployment Tool (CDT) communicates with the Security Gateway / Cluster Members over Check Point SIC _______ .
A. TCP Port 19009
B. TCP Port 18190
C. TCP Port 18209
D. TCP Port 18191
Question 4
SmartConsole R80 x requires the following ports to be open for SmartEvent.
A. 19009, 19004 & 18190
B. 19009, 18190 & 443
C. 19009, 19090 & 443
D. 18190 & 443
Question 5
The SmartEvent R80 Web application for real-time event monitoring is called:
A. SmartView
B. SmartEventWeb
C. SmartView Monitor
D. There is no Web application for SmartEvent
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B | Question 2 Answer: A | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: B | Question 5 Answer: B |
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