CheckPoint Check Point Certified Automation Specialist - R81.20 (CCAS)

QUESTION NO: 1
What is the expected content-type header for Check Point API calls in Postman?

A. multipart/form-data B. application/xml C. text/plain D. application/json

Correct Answer: D

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QUESTION NO: 2
What should be done after using the mgmt_cli tool to ensure changes persist?

A. Sync with the firewall B. Backup the database C. Use the publish command D. Restart the API server

Correct Answer: C

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QUESTION NO: 3
What configuration file defines which IP addresses can access the Management API?

A. $FWDIR/conf/ips_allowed.dat B. $FWDIR/conf/api.conf C. $CPDIR/conf/apiclient.conf D. /etc/fw/allowed_ips.conf

Correct Answer: C

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QUESTION NO: 4
What is the recommended method in Postman to chain multiple API requests using a shared session token?

A. Use a browser cookie B. Store the token in an environment variable and reuse it via X-chkp-sid C. Open multiple browser tabs D. Copy/paste the token each time

Correct Answer: B

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QUESTION NO: 5
What tool can be used to troubleshoot Management API failures?

A. SmartEvent B. cpview C. API debug logs in $FWDIR/log/api.elg D. IPS protections

Correct Answer: C

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QUESTION NO: 6
Which of the following fields are typically included in a JSON response from the Management API? (Choose two)

A. Route metric B. UID C. Name D. Gaia version

Correct Answer: B,C

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QUESTION NO: 7
You are working with an environment where Ansible is used to automate Check Point object creation.
What must be defined in the Ansible playbook?

A. Management API login credentials and server IP B. Anti-bot policy C. WebUI URL D. GAiA username

Correct Answer: A

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QUESTION NO: 8
Which of the following tools are NOT suitable for automating Gaia API commands? (Choose two)

A. cpview B. Postman C. cpstat D. mgmt_cli

Correct Answer: C,D

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QUESTION NO: 9
Before using Postman to access the Check Point Management API, what must be enabled on the Management Server?

A. NAT traversal B. SecureXL C. Management API access D. VPN tunneling

Correct Answer: C

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QUESTION NO: 10
Which of the following allows jq to extract all names of access-layer rules from nested JSON data?

A. jq '.rulebase[].name' B. jq '.rules[].uid' C. jq '.access-layer[].name' D. jq '.access-layer.name'

Correct Answer: A

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QUESTION NO: 11
Which tool is best suited for developing and testing REST API calls visually?

A. SmartConsole B. Postman C. SmartUpdate D. SecureXL

Correct Answer: B

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QUESTION NO: 12
How can you avoid overloading the Management Server during automation tasks? (Choose two)

A. Use multi-call to bundle operations B. Insert delays between large requests C. Disable authentication D. Run concurrent scripts with admin access

Correct Answer: A,B

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QUESTION NO: 13
What is the first step before executing any Gaia API commands from a client?

A. Enable expert mode B. Generate SSH keys C. Create custom certificates D. Authenticate using a session login

Correct Answer: D

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QUESTION NO: 14
What is a key difference between manual and automated change management processes?

A. Manual changes lack repeatability B. Automated changes always require approval C. Automated changes require no logging D. Manual changes are always faster

Correct Answer: A

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QUESTION NO: 15
Which tool is best suited for scheduled automation of Gaia API scripts on Linux?

A. Windows Task Scheduler B. cron C. cpconfig D. Ansible Tower

Correct Answer: B

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