156-215.81.20 Application Control and URL Filtering Practice Question
An administrator notices that Application Control is not identifying a popular cloud-based application even though it is listed in the Application Control database. The gateway is running R81.10 and the database is up to date. What could be the cause?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that an up-to-date database is sufficient, but encrypted traffic requires HTTPS inspection for application identification.
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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The application uses HTTPS and the gateway is not configured for HTTPS inspection.
The most likely cause is that the application uses HTTPS and the gateway lacks HTTPS inspection. Without decrypting the traffic, Application Control cannot identify the application based on its signature. Enabling HTTPS inspection would allow the gateway to inspect the traffic and correctly identify the application.
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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The application signature is not included in the current database version.
Why it's wrong here
The scenario states the database is up to date and the application is listed in the Application Control database. Therefore, the signature exists. The issue is likely not the database but the inspection capability, such as HTTPS decryption.
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The Application Control blade is not enabled on the gateway.
Why it's wrong here
If the Application Control blade were not enabled, no applications would be identified at all. The scenario states that Application Control is not identifying a specific application, implying that other applications are identified. Therefore, the blade must be enabled, and this is not the cause.
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The application uses HTTPS and the gateway is not configured for HTTPS inspection.
Why this is correct
Many cloud applications use HTTPS, and without HTTPS inspection, the gateway cannot see the application layer data to identify the application. Application Control relies on deep packet inspection, which is not possible for encrypted traffic unless HTTPS inspection is enabled. This is a common oversight when applications are not detected despite being in the database.
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The gateway is configured to bypass Application Control for traffic on port 443.
Why it's wrong here
There is no standard configuration to bypass Application Control for a specific port. While port 443 is commonly used for HTTPS, the gateway does not automatically bypass Application Control; it simply cannot inspect encrypted traffic without HTTPS inspection. This option suggests a deliberate bypass that is not a typical setting.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Check Point exam blueprint
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