When opening a new Service Request, what feature is in place to help guide you through the
process?
C
Explanation:
When opening a new Service Request (SR) in Check Point's User Center portal, an SR wizard guides
users through the process. This wizard assists in collecting necessary information, categorizing the
request appropriately, and ensuring that all required details are provided to expedite the resolution
process. The SR wizard simplifies the SR creation process, making it more user-friendly and efficient.
Which of the following is NOT a way to insert fw monitor into the chain when troubleshooting
packets throughout the chain?
D
Explanation:
When using fw monitor for packet capture in Check Point environments, packets can be monitored at
various points in the inspection chain. The insertion methods include specifying a relative position
using an identifier (id), using an absolute position, or specifying the position based on location within
the chain. However, using an alias to determine the relative position is not a recognized method for
inserting fw monitor into the inspection chain.
Which Layer of the OSI Model is responsible for routing?
A
Explanation:
Routing decisions are made at the Network Layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model. This layer is responsible
for determining the best path for data packets to travel from the source to the destination across
multiple networks. Protocols like IP (Internet Protocol) operate at this layer, handling addressing and
routing functions essential for network communication.
Which is the correct "fw monitor" syntax for creating a capture file for loading it into Wireshark?
D
Explanation:
The correct syntax for using fw monitor to create a capture file compatible with Wireshark involves
specifying the filter expression and the output file with the .cap extension. Option D correctly uses
the -e flag for the filter expression and the -file flag to specify the output file, ensuring the captured
data can be seamlessly imported into Wireshark for analysis.
What is the most efficient way to view large fw monitor captures and run filters on the file?
D
Explanation:
Wireshark is the most efficient tool for viewing large fw monitor capture files. It provides powerful
filtering capabilities, a user-friendly interface, and detailed packet analysis features that make
handling large datasets manageable. While CLI tools like snoop and fw monitor offer basic packet
viewing, they lack the advanced filtering and visualization options that Wireshark provides.
Running tcpdump causes a significant increase on CPU usage, what other option should you use?
C
Explanation:
When tcpdump causes high CPU usage, an alternative is to use cppcap, which is optimized for
capturing packets with lower CPU overhead in Check Point environments. cppcap is designed to
work efficiently with Check Point's infrastructure, reducing the performance impact compared to
generic tools like tcpdump.
Which of the following is a valid way to capture packets on Check Point gateways?
C
Explanation:
tcpdump is a valid and commonly used tool for capturing packets on Check Point gateways. It allows
administrators to capture and analyze network traffic directly from the command line. While
Wireshark can be used to analyze the captured packets, the actual capture is typically performed
using tcpdump. Network taps are hardware devices and not software methods, and firewall logs
provide event logging rather than packet-level capture.
Which of the following is true about tcpdump?
D
Explanation:
Running tcpdump without appropriate filtering or with verbose options can lead to excessive CPU
usage and impact the performance of the firewall. It is essential to use specific switches and filters to
limit the scope of the capture to necessary traffic only, thereby minimizing the performance
overhead. Contrary to Option A, tcpdump can capture various types of packets, including TCP and
UDP. Option B is incorrect as tcpdump is run from the command line, not initiated directly from
SmartConsole. Option C is partially true but not as directly relevant as the impact on performance.
What is a primary advantage of using the fw monitor tool?
B
Explanation:
The primary advantage of using the fw monitor tool is its ability to capture packets at multiple
inspection points within the firewall's processing chain. This allows for detailed analysis of how
packets are handled at different stages, facilitating effective troubleshooting and performance
optimization. While fw monitor is efficient, it can still impact performance if not used judiciously, and
it does not capture all physical layer traffic unless specifically configured to do so.
After reviewing the Install Policy report and error codes listed in it, you need to check if the policy
installation port is open on the Security Gateway. What is the correct port to check?
D
Explanation:
Port 18191 is used by Check Point for communication between the Security Management Server and
the Security Gateway during policy installations. Ensuring that this port is open and not blocked by
any firewall rules is crucial for successful policy deployment. Other ports listed serve different
functions within the Check Point ecosystem.