156-215.81.20 VPN Basics Practice Question
An administrator is configuring a Remote Access VPN with Endpoint Security VPN clients connecting to a Check Point R81 gateway. The administrator wants to ensure that the VPN clients can access internal resources and that the gateway can apply security policies to the clients based on their user identity. Which two components must be configured to achieve this? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that any remote access feature (like Visitor Mode or NAT Traversal) is necessary for identity-based policies, when actually Office Mode and User Authentication are the key components.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Office Mode
Office Mode and User Authentication are the two components needed. Office Mode provides a virtual IP address so the client can access internal resources and the gateway can apply policies based on that IP. User Authentication identifies the user, allowing the gateway to enforce identity-based policies. Other options like Visitor Mode, NAT Traversal, and SecureXL do not directly fulfill these requirements.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Office Mode
Why this is correct
Office Mode assigns a virtual IP address to the remote client, allowing the gateway to apply security policies based on the client's assigned IP. This is essential for accessing internal resources and for identity-based policies because the client's traffic appears to come from an internal IP. Without Office Mode, the client would use its local IP, which may not be routable internally, and policies based on internal IPs would not work. Thus, Office Mode is a required component.
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User Authentication
Why this is correct
User Authentication is necessary to identify the user connecting via the VPN. The gateway can then apply security policies based on the user's identity, such as allowing access to specific resources based on group membership. Without authentication, the gateway cannot enforce identity-based policies. Thus, User Authentication is a required component to meet the requirement of applying policies based on user identity.
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SecureXL
Why it's wrong here
SecureXL is a performance acceleration feature that offloads packet processing. It does not provide IP address assignment or user identity information. Enabling SecureXL is not required for accessing internal resources or applying identity-based policies. Thus, it is not a correct component for this scenario.
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Visitor Mode
Why it's wrong here
Visitor Mode allows remote clients to connect using TCP port 443, which is useful when UDP ports are blocked. However, it does not assign an IP address or provide identity information. It is a transport alternative, not a requirement for accessing internal resources or applying identity-based policies. Therefore, it is not one of the two components needed in this scenario.
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NAT Traversal
Why it's wrong here
NAT Traversal is used to allow IPsec traffic to pass through NAT devices. While it may be necessary in some network topologies, it is not required to access internal resources or to apply identity-based policies. The scenario does not mention NAT devices. Therefore, NAT Traversal is not one of the two components that must be configured to achieve the stated goals.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Check Point exam blueprint
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