156-315.81.20 Performance Tuning (SecureXL/CoreXL) Practice Question
A network engineer is reviewing the performance of a Check Point Security Gateway. The engineer wants to verify whether SecureXL is currently enabled and functioning. Which command provides a quick summary of SecureXL status, including whether it is enabled or disabled?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse 'fwaccel stat' with 'fwaccel stats'; the former shows status, while the latter shows detailed statistics.
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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fwaccel stat
The 'fwaccel stat' command is designed to provide a concise summary of SecureXL status. It explicitly reports whether SecureXL is enabled or disabled, along with other relevant information like the number of accelerated connections. This makes it the most efficient way to verify SecureXL operation, as opposed to other commands that focus on statistics or CoreXL.
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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fwaccel stat
Why this is correct
The 'fwaccel stat' command displays the current status of SecureXL, including whether it is enabled or disabled, the number of accelerated connections, and other key metrics. It is the primary command to quickly check SecureXL operational status. The output shows 'SecureXL is enabled' or 'SecureXL is disabled', making it ideal for this verification.
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cpstat fw
Why it's wrong here
'cpstat fw' shows firewall statistics, including policy installation status and packet counts, but it does not report SecureXL status. It is used for monitoring firewall health, not acceleration. The engineer would not find SecureXL enablement information in its output. Therefore, it is not the correct command for this task.
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fw ctl multik stat
Why it's wrong here
'fw ctl multik stat' displays CoreXL instance statistics, such as the number of instances and their CPU usage. It does not indicate SecureXL status. While CoreXL and SecureXL are related, this command focuses on multi-core processing, not acceleration. The engineer needs a SecureXL-specific command, so this is incorrect.
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fwaccel stats
Why it's wrong here
'fwaccel stats' provides detailed statistics about SecureXL performance, such as packet and connection counts, but it does not explicitly state whether SecureXL is enabled or disabled. It is used for deeper analysis after confirming that SecureXL is active. The engineer would need to interpret the statistics to infer status, which is less direct than using 'fwaccel stat'.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Check Point exam blueprint
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