Free 156-536 Sample Questions — Check Point Certified Harmony Endpoint Specialist - R81.20 (CCES)

Check Point Certified Harmony Endpoint Specialist - R81.20 (CCES) (156-536) is a specialist-level Checkpoint certification exam. The blueprint splits the exam across 5 domains, starting with Endpoint Policy Management, Threat Prevention and Forensics, Deployment and Architecture. On exam day you face around 50 questions in 60 minutes, in formats such as multiple-choice. The 15 questions below are free samples written to match that style: answer each one first, then reveal the correct answer and note which topics you miss. The 156-536 is rated medium in difficulty, and most candidates prepare with at least 6 months of hands-on experience. Because every answer is revealed in place, you can work through the whole set without leaving this page. Work through all 15 samples before deciding whether to buy the full 45+ question PDF.

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Question 1

What does pre-boot authentication disable?

  • A. Workarounds to computer security
  • B. Identity theft
  • C. Incorrect usernames
  • D. Weak passwords
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Correct Answer:
A. Workarounds to computer security
Question 2

An Innovative model that classifies new forms of malware into known malware families based on code and behavioral similarity is called:

  • A. Sanitization (CDR)
  • B. Polymorphic Model
  • C. Behavior Guard
  • D. Anti-Ransomware
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Correct Answer:
C. Behavior Guard
Question 3

On which desktop operating systems are Harmony Endpoint Clients supported?

  • A. Windows, MacOS, Linux and Unix
  • B. Only Windows and MacOS
  • C. Windows Servers and Clients, MacOS and Linux
  • D. Windows Client, MacOS and Linux
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Correct Answer:
C. Windows Servers and Clients, MacOS and Linux
Question 4

External Policy Servers are placed between the Endpoint clients and the Endpoint Security Management Server. How many Policy Servers are supported per environment?

  • A. From 1 to 25 Policy Servers are supported
  • B. From 1 to 15 Policy Servers are supported
  • C. From 1 to 20 Policy Servers are supported
  • D. From 1 to 5 Policy Servers are supported
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Correct Answer:
C. From 1 to 20 Policy Servers are supported
Question 5

What is the command required to be run to start the Endpoint Web Interface for on-premises Harmony Endpoint Web Interface access?

  • A. start_web_mgmt - run in clish
  • B. start_web_mgmt - run in expert mode
  • C. web_mgmt_start - run in expert mode
  • D. web_mgmt_start - run in clish
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Correct Answer:
C. web_mgmt_start - run in expert mode
Question 6

The Endpoint administrator prepared deployment rules for remote deployment in a mixed desktop environment. Some of the Non-Windows machines could not install Harmony endpoint clients. What is the reason for this?

  • A. MacOS clients are not supported by Harmony Endpoint
  • B. Administrator doesn't run chmod command, to allow execution permission to the deployment script
  • C. Deployment rules are not supported on MacOS clients
  • D. Deployment rules was assigned to users not to machines
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Correct Answer:
B. Administrator doesn't run chmod command, to allow execution permission to the deployment script
Question 7

One of the Data Security Software Capability protections included in the Harmony Endpoint solution is:

  • A. Data Leak Firewall
  • B. Memory Encryption
  • C. Dynamic Data Protection
  • D. Remote Access VPN
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Correct Answer:
D. Remote Access VPN
Question 8

Which of the following is not protected by the Full Disk Encryption (FDE) software? 1) Client’s user data 2) Operating system files 3) Temporary files 4) Erased files

  • A. Temporary and erased files
  • B. All of these are protected with FDE
  • C. Erased files
  • D. Temporary files
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Correct Answer:
B. All of these are protected with FDE
Question 9

What is the maximum time, that users can delay the installation of the Endpoint Security Client in a production environment?

  • A. 2 Hours
  • B. 30 minutes
  • C. 48 Hours
  • D. 8 Hours
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Correct Answer:
C. 48 Hours
Question 10

The company's new admin must take care of the states of the Endpoint policy to have compliant endpoints in any case. What are the available Policy Types (States)?

  • A. The endpoint user can select between local firewall and remote endpoint security Policy type
  • B. There are two Policy types: Online and Offline
  • C. There are three Policy Types (States): Connected, Disconnected and Restricted
  • D. There is only one Endpoint Security Policy
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Correct Answer:
C. There are three Policy Types (States): Connected, Disconnected and Restricted
Question 11

Endpoint’s Media Encryption (ME) Software Capability protects sensitive data on what, and how?

  • A. Storage devices, removable media, and other input/output devices by requiring authorization before a user accesses the device
  • B. Input/output devices using Anti-Malware
  • C. Removable media and other input/output devices by using encryption methods
  • D. Storage devices by requiring multi-factor authorization
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Correct Answer:
A. Storage devices, removable media, and other input/output devices by requiring authorization before a user accesses the device
Question 12

What communication protocol does Harmony Endpoint management use to communicate with the management server?

  • A. SIC
  • B. CPCOM
  • C. TCP
  • D. UDP
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Correct Answer:
B. CPCOM
Question 13

External Endpoint policy servers (EPS) decrease X and reduce X between sites?

  • A. Decrease policies and reduce traffic between sites
  • B. Decrease power and reduce accidents between sites
  • C. Decrease clients and reduce device agents between sites
  • D. External Endpoint policy servers (EPS) decrease the load of the EMS and reduce the bandwidth required between sites
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Correct Answer:
D. External Endpoint policy servers (EPS) decrease the load of the EMS and reduce the bandwidth required between sites
Question 14

How many digits are required in the FDE policy settings to enable a Very High-Security level for remote help on pre-boot?

  • A. 40 digits
  • B. Maximum 30 digits
  • C. 24 digits
  • D. Minimum 20 digits
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Correct Answer:
B. Maximum 30 digits
Question 15

Which option allows the Endpoint Security Management Server to modify client settings such as shutting down or restarting the client computers without installing policy?

  • A. Remote operations
  • B. Node Management
  • C. Remote Help
  • D. Push Operations
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Correct Answer:
D. Push Operations

156-536 sample questions FAQ

Are these 156-536 sample questions from the real exam?

No. They are original practice questions written to match the format and topic mix of the Check Point Certified Harmony Endpoint Specialist - R81.20 (CCES) exam, which contains around 50 questions. Treat them as representative practice, not leaked exam content.

How many free 156-536 sample questions do I get?

This page includes 15 questions, each with its correct answer you can reveal in place. The full study PDF expands that to 45+ questions.

Do the sample questions include the correct answers?

Yes. Open the answer panel under each question to see which option is correct. Answer first, then reveal, so the set works as a self-check rather than a reading exercise.

Is 15 sample questions enough to pass the 156-536?

Not on its own. Use the samples to find weak topics, revise them against the official domains, then work through the full 45+ question set under timed conditions before booking the exam.

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