Exam Format

• Exam Name: Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Administrator – R81.20 (CCTA)
• Exam Code: 156-582
• Certification Level: Infinity Specialist Accreditation (Check Point Specialist)
• Exam Duration: ~90 minutes (standard for specialist exams; exact time may vary by region) (estimated based on Check Point specialist norms)
• Passing Score: Not publicly disclosed by Check Point (benchmarked internally) (Check Point does not publish fixed passing scores officially)
• Unscored Content: The exam may include non-graded pre-test items; these do not impact the score. (standard practice for certification exams)

Exam Details

• Question Types: Primarily multiple choice and scenario-based questions
• Number of Questions: ~60 – 75 questions (typical for specialist level Check Point exams; official exact not disclosed)
• Hands-On/Practical: Focus on scenario-based troubleshooting using Check Point tools in problem contexts (emphasis on real-world troubleshooting skills)

Exam Policies

• Offline Proctoring: Must be rescheduled or canceled at least 48 hours before exam time (Pearson VUE policy applies)
• Online Proctoring: Available via Pearson VUE’s OnVUE platform; rescheduling must follow Check Point/Pearson VUE guidelines
• Waiting Period: No mandatory minimum waiting period published; retake fee applies for each attempt
• Retake Fee: Full exam fee must be paid for each retake

Certification Validity and Renewal

• Validity: 2 years (Infinity Specialist accreditations typically align with core cert validity cycles)
• Renewal Options: Recertify by retaking the exam, or achieve the next level in Check Point’s certification path (e.g., additional Infinity Specialist accreditations count toward Security Master/Elite)

Exam Fee

• Base Fee: Varies by country/region and test center (approx. $200 – $400 USD typical range based on Pearson VUE pricing) (Check Point specialist exams pricing varies; official pricing not globally standardized)
• Taxes: Local VAT/GST may apply based on candidate’s location

Prerequisites

• Knowledge of Check Point’s R81.20 platform and architecture
• Experience with Check Point Security Management and Security Gateways
• Prior completion of CCSA R81.20 or equivalent hands-on experience (recommended by training outlines)
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, OSI model)

Exam Topics

The CCTA R81.20 exam covers troubleshooting knowledge and skills across the following domains:

• Troubleshooting Fundamentals: Methodologies and systematic problem isolation
• Traffic Monitoring: Packet captures, traffic flow diagnostics
• Log Collection Troubleshooting: Review and resolve logging connectivity issues
• SmartConsole Troubleshooting: Authentication, management, policy installations
• Application Control & URL Filtering Issues
• Network Address Translation (NAT) Troubleshooting
• Basic Site-to-Site VPN Troubleshooting
• Autonomous Threat Prevention Troubleshooting
• License & Contract Troubleshooting
• OSI Model for Problem Isolation
• Use of Check Point and OS Tools for Troubleshooting

Intended Audience

• Support Check Point Security Management environments
• Troubleshoot Check Point Security Gateways and associated blades
• Work as Security Administrators, Network Engineers, or Support Analysts
• Are responsible for resolving network security faults in enterprise environments

Career Impact

• Check Point Security Troubleshooting Specialist, Network Security Engineer, Support Engineer, Security Administrator

• Demonstrates verified troubleshooting capability on Check Point R81.20 platforms, enhancing trust for employers and clients handling Check Point deployments

Exam Mode

• In-person Test Centres: Authorized Pearson VUE locations worldwide
• Online Proctoring: Pearson VUE’s OnVUE platform (where available)

Exam Booking Link

• Pearson VUE Check Point Exams: https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/checkpoint.html

After passing:

•  Log in to Check Point User Center / CertMetrics to view your certification status
• Certificate typically available soon after result confirmation

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