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Key Facts: CCTE R81.20 Exam
75
Exam Questions
Check Point 156-587
70%
Passing Score
Check Point
90 min
Exam Duration
Check Point
$250
Exam Fee
Pearson VUE
R81.20
Current Version
Check Point CCTE 156-587
2 Years
Validity
Check Point recertification policy
CCTE R81.20 (156-587) is Check Point's expert-level troubleshooting certification. The exam has 75 multiple-choice questions, a 90-minute time limit, a 70% passing score, and a $250 fee delivered through Pearson VUE. CCTE counts as an Infinity Specialist Accreditation and contributes toward CCSM and CCSM Elite. Candidates should be fluent in fw ctl debug -m flags, fwaccel stat/stats/conns, cphaprob state/syncstat, vpn debug ikeon with IKEView, AD Query and PDP/PEP roles, and Mobile Access portal recovery. The credential is valid for 2 years.
Sample CCTE R81.20 Practice Questions
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1An engineer needs to capture a kernel-level debug for the Firewall module with the conn and drop flags. Which command is correct?
2After a sudden gateway crash, where should an administrator look for kernel core dump files generated by the panicked module?
3Which utility opens a kernel crash dump (kdump/vmcore) for analysis on a Gaia system?
4A gateway's free memory is steadily declining over several days even though traffic is constant. Which combination of commands gives the best first picture of memory usage?
5Which command provides a real-time, multi-pane view of CPU, memory, throughput, and connection utilisation on a Check Point gateway?
6An administrator wants to record cpview history snapshots so they can review CPU and memory data from yesterday afternoon. Which sub-command enables historical mode?
7Which Check Point tool packages logs, configuration, and diagnostic output for a Technical Assistance Center case?
8A security expert is troubleshooting random short CPU spikes on a worker core. Which tool gives a per-core, per-second history that can be correlated with traffic?
9Which directory is the primary log location for the FWD, FWM, and CPM daemons on an R81.20 Security Management Server?
10An expert sees the message 'Fatal error: Kernel panic' on console followed by reboot. Where on disk should they expect a captured vmcore file from kdump?
About the CCTE R81.20 Exam
The Check Point CCTE R81.20 exam (156-587) validates expert-level skills in troubleshooting Check Point Quantum gateways and management. It covers advanced kernel debugging with fw ctl debug -m flags, kernel tables, fw monitor with INSPECT filters, SecureXL acceleration paths, CoreXL worker tuning, Multi-Queue and SND affinity, advanced ClusterXL (sync analysis, CCP, VMAC, VPN Sync), advanced VPN (IKE debugging with IKEView, MEP, route-based VPN with VTIs), Identity Awareness (AD Query, Identity Collector, PDP/PEP, Captive Portal, RADIUS), Mobile Access portal recovery, and the management database (Postgres, ICA, SIC, CPM/FWM processes, migrate_server, mgmt_cli).
Questions
75 scored questions
Time Limit
90 minutes
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
$250 (Check Point / Pearson VUE)
CCTE R81.20 Exam Content Outline
Advanced Troubleshooting
cpview and cpview history, cpinfo bundles, /var/crash and crash utility for vmcore, /var/log/dump/usermode core analysis, mpstat per-core, free/top/vmstat for memory, lsof for FD leaks, mdsstat for multi-domain
Management Database and Processes
CPM and FWM processes, $FWDIR/log/cpm.elg and fwd.elg, cpca_client (init_ica, lscert), cpconfig SIC reset, Postgres-backed management DB under $RTDIR, migrate_server export/import, mgmt_cli and Management API with api restart, cpwd_admin list, mdsstart/mdsstop
Advanced Kernel Debugging
fw ctl debug -m flags for fw/vpn/URLF/AB/AV/IPS/synatk/cmi_loader/kiss/WPOOL, fw ctl debug -F 5-tuple filter, fw ctl kdebug -f -o -m -s rotation, fw ctl zdebug + drop, fw tab -t connections / cphwd_db / fwx_cache, fw monitor with INSPECT filters
SecureXL and CoreXL
fwaccel stat for engine status, fwaccel conns for accelerated flows, fwaccel stats -s/-p for templates and offload reasons, accept template and drop template behaviour, F2F vs Medium (PXL) vs Accelerated path, fw ctl multik stat, fw ctl affinity, sim affinity, mq_mng Multi-Queue, dynamic dispatcher
ClusterXL Advanced
cphaprob state, cphaprob -a if, cphaprob syncstat, $FWDIR/log/sync_log, CCP packets and switch issues, VMAC mode, Load Sharing Multicast vs Unicast vs Legacy HA, Sticky Decision Function, VPN Sync for tunnel persistence, clusterXL_admin down/up, Gaia VRRP
VPN Advanced
vpn debug ikeon for ike.elg/ikev2.xmll, IKEView analysis, Phase 1 'No proposal chosen' and authentication failures, Phase 2 proxy ID mismatches, vpn tu interactive SA management, MEP primary/backup, route-based VPN with VTIs, Permanent Tunnels, NAT-T over UDP/4500, vpn debug TDERROR_ALL_ALL=5
Identity Awareness and Mobile Access
PDP and PEP roles, pdp monitor all, AD Query (SMB and LDAP/LDAPS), Identity Collector Windows service, Captive Portal / Browser-Based Authentication, RADIUS troubleshooting on UDP/1812-1813, Mobile Access portal certificate chain, cvpnd debug for the SSL VPN portal, identity sharing between gateways
How to Pass the CCTE R81.20 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 75 questions
- Time limit: 90 minutes
- Exam fee: $250
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CCTE R81.20 exam?
CCTE R81.20 (156-587) is Check Point's expert-level troubleshooting certification. It validates the ability to diagnose and resolve advanced issues across Check Point Quantum gateways and management, covering kernel debugging, SecureXL/CoreXL, ClusterXL, advanced VPN, Identity Awareness, and Mobile Access on R81.20.
How many questions are on the CCTE 156-587 exam?
The CCTE 156-587 exam contains 75 multiple-choice questions and runs for 90 minutes with a 70% passing score. It is delivered through Pearson VUE at testing centres or online with proctoring. The exam fee is $250 USD.
Do I need CCTA before CCTE?
Check Point recommends earning CCTA (156-582) first because CCTE expects fluency in foundational tools (cpview, cpinfo, fw monitor, fw ctl debug) and adds advanced kernel debug, SecureXL/CoreXL tuning, ClusterXL sync analysis, advanced VPN, and Identity Awareness/Mobile Access on top.
What CCTE topics are most heavily tested?
Domain weights are 15% Advanced Troubleshooting, 15% Management Database and Processes, 15% Advanced Kernel Debugging, 15% SecureXL and CoreXL, 10% ClusterXL Advanced, 15% VPN Advanced, and 15% Identity Awareness and Mobile Access. Expect heavy CLI emphasis and command-output interpretation throughout.
How long should I study for CCTE?
Most candidates need 60-100 hours over 8-12 weeks. Plan for the official Check Point CCTE R81.20 course or equivalent, substantial lab time on a 2-node ClusterXL with VPN and Identity Awareness, reading the R81.20 advanced administration and troubleshooting guides, and completing 200+ practice questions until you score 80% or higher.
Does CCTE counts toward CCSM Elite?
Yes. CCTE is an Infinity Specialist Accreditation that contributes toward the CCSM and CCSM Elite credentials. CCSM Elite is achieved by combining several specialist exams (CCTE, CCAS, CCMS, CCVS, etc.) along with the CCSE prerequisite chain.