What can be learned from the output of sx_api_ports_dump.py command?
Correct Answer: A
Explanation References *R81.20 Maestro Cheat Sheet version 7 - Check Point CheckMates, page 2 *[Maestro Expert (CCME) Course - Check Point Software], page 31 *[Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X - Global Knowledge], page 3
Question 2
In a dual MHO environment, MHO1 and MHO2 are connected to the SGM line cards in which way?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation The correct way to connect MHO1 and MHO2 to the SGM line cards in a dual MHO environment is to use the even-numbered ports for MHO1 and the odd-numbered ports for MHO2. This is to ensure that each SGM has two downlinks to each MHO, and that the downlinks are balanced across the different NICs and links. This provides redundancy and high availability for the traffic flow between the SGMs and the MHOs. References *R81.20 Maestro Cheat Sheet version 7 - Check Point CheckMates, page 2 *Maestro Expert (CCME) Course - Check Point Software, page 18 *Maestro Technical Training, Module 2: Maestro Security Groups and the Single Management Object, slide 16
Question 3
What is the Correction Layer mechanism?
Correct Answer: A
Explanation The Correction Layer mechanism is a Maestro component that ensures that packets from the same connection are handled by the same Security Group Module (SGM) in a multi-appliance system. This is especially important when NAT or VPNs are involved, as packets sent from the client to the server can be distributed to a different SGM than packets from the same session sent from the server to the client. The Correction Layer must then forward the packet to the correct SGM. References: *NAT and the Correction Layer on a VSX Gateway - Check Point Software1 *Solved: Maestro queries - Check Point CheckMates
Question 4
There are two appliances within the same Security Group. One of them is connected by One downlink only, another one by Two downlinks. Assuming there's no NAT and no VPN, what would be proportion of traffic distribution done by Orchestrator?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation The proportion of traffic distribution done by Orchestrator depends on the traffic distribution mode that is configured for the Security Group. There are three modes: Round Robin, Load Sharing, andActive/Standby1. *Round Robin mode distributes the traffic equally among all the appliances in the Security Group, regardless of the number of downlinks they have. This mode is suitable for scenarios where all the appliances have similar performance and capacity. In this mode, the proportion of traffic distribution would be 50%/50% for two appliances with one and two downlinks respectively. *Load Sharing mode distributes the traffic proportionally to the number of downlinks each appliance has. This mode is suitable for scenarios where the appliances have different performance and capacity. In this mode, the proportion of traffic distribution would be 33%/66% for two appliances with one and two downlinks respectively. *Active/Standby mode distributes the traffic to only one appliance at a time, while the other appliances are in standby mode. This mode is suitable for scenarios where high availability is required. In this mode, the proportion of traffic distribution would be 100%/0% or 0%/100% for two appliances with one and two downlinks respectively, depending on which appliance is active. Since the question does not specify the traffic distribution mode, the default mode is Round Robin2. Therefore, the proportion of traffic distribution would be 50%/50% for two appliances with one and two downlinks respectively.
Question 5
Which feature is used to force trusted non-F2F traffic into the fully accelerated path for handling by SecureXL.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation SecureXL is typically used to accelerate trusted traffic, including non-F2F (face-to-face) traffic, through a secure, fast path. References = *SecureXL Fast Accelerator (fw fast_accel) for R80.20 and above 1 *SecureXL Fast Accelerator - Need to clarify packet flow 2 1: https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid= 2: https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Security-Gateways/SecureXL-Fast-Accelerator-Need-to-clarify-packet-flo
