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CheckPoint 156-521 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Check Point |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Check Point Certified Automation Specialist - R81.20 (CCAS) |
| Exam Number: | 156-521 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 80% (not officially always publicly fixed; commonly reported in practice materials) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Not publicly disclosed (Check Point certifications typically require periodic renewal with product version updates) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Price: | USD 250 (varies by region and Pearson VUE listing) |
| Real Exam Qty: | Not publicly disclosed |
| Related Certifications: | Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) |
| Recommended Training: | Check Point Certified Automation Specialist (CCAS) Training Check Point Official Training Portal |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Check Point Exams Check Point Certification Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Proctored online or Pearson VUE testing center (varies by region) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended prior knowledge of Check Point security administration (CCSA level) and familiarity with APIs, scripting, and networking concepts. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.checkpoint.com/certification/ |
CheckPoint 156-521 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Scripting and Automation Tools | - Automation implementation
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| Monitoring and Reporting Automation | - Operational automation
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| API Fundamentals and Authentication | - Management API usage
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| Policy and Object Automation | - Security policy automation
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| Check Point Automation Architecture | - Management API infrastructure
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| Troubleshooting and Optimization | - Automation reliability
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| DevOps and CI/CD Integration | - Automation in pipelines
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156-521 Exam Questions and Answers
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Recommended prior knowledge of Check Point security administration (CCSA level) and familiarity with APIs, scripting, and networking concepts.
- Check Point Automation Architecture ()
- Monitoring and Reporting Automation ()
- Troubleshooting and Optimization ()
Allocate study time in proportion to each topic's weight.
The 156-521 exam has Not publicly disclosed questions with a 120 minutes-minute time limit. Practicing under the same constraints on PracticeVCE builds the pacing habits you will need on test day.
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A passing result on 156-521 requires 80% (not officially always publicly fixed; commonly reported in practice materials), and the official exam fee is USD 250 (varies by region and Pearson VUE listing). Knowing both numbers upfront helps you budget your study time and money realistically.
The package includes 257 practice questions for the 156-521 exam, covering the current CheckPoint Check Point Certified Automation Specialist - R81.20 (CCAS) objectives with verified answers.
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CheckPoint Check Point Certified Automation Specialist - R81.20 (CCAS) Sample Questions:
Which Check Point API client utility comes pre-installed on the Management Server?
- A. log_exporter
- B. mgmt_cli
- C. web_api
- D. cpview
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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In the context of Check Point's architecture, what does automation typically integrate with to apply policies?
- A. SmartConsole only
- B. Management APIs
- C. Mobile device management
- D. Policy install scheduler
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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Which of the following tools can be used to capture and inspect API traffic for debugging?
- A. log_exporter
- B. cpconfig
- C. tcpdump
- D. SmartLog
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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When using mgmt_cli to add a host and retrieve confirmation, what does JSON output include?
- A. Firewall version
- B. Only host name
- C. The UID and detailed object attributes
- D. Gateway routes
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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How does JSON output support modular scripting practices in network automation?
- A. Allows re-use of session logs
- B. Enables storing structured results for re-use in logic
- C. Forces scripts to run in CLI only
- D. Disables external access
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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