156-315.81.20 Threat Prevention and SandBlast Practice Question
A security administrator is configuring Threat Prevention profiles on a Check Point R81.20 Security Gateway. The administrator wants to ensure that the organization benefits from Check Point's recommended settings for Threat Emulation and Threat Extraction. Which two of the following are characteristics of the 'Recommended' Threat Prevention profile? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that the Recommended profile enables all blades or requires extensive manual tuning, when it is actually a pre-optimized and automatically updated configuration.
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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It balances security and performance by using pre-tuned settings.
The Recommended profile is pre-tuned by Check Point to provide a balance of security and performance, and it is continuously updated through ThreatCloud with new protections. It does not enable all blades blindly or require manual configuration, and it does not disable Threat Extraction. These characteristics make it a convenient and effective starting point for many organizations.
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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It disables Threat Extraction by default to avoid user disruption.
Why it's wrong here
The Recommended profile does not disable Threat Extraction; in fact, it typically enables it with settings that balance security and user experience. Threat Extraction is an important layer for sanitizing documents, and disabling it would reduce protection. Therefore, this statement is false.
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It automatically enables all Threat Prevention blades with default settings.
Why it's wrong here
The Recommended profile does not enable all blades indiscriminately; it uses a curated set of settings based on best practices. Some blades may be disabled or configured with specific thresholds. Enabling all blades could cause performance issues or false positives, so this is not a characteristic.
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It balances security and performance by using pre-tuned settings.
Why this is correct
The Recommended profile is designed by Check Point to provide an optimal balance between security and performance. It includes pre-configured settings for various blades, including Threat Emulation and Threat Extraction, that are tested and updated to address current threats without overwhelming the gateway.
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It is automatically updated with new threat protections via ThreatCloud.
Why this is correct
The Recommended profile is dynamically updated by Check Point to include new protections and adjustments as threat landscapes evolve. This ensures that organizations benefit from the latest security intelligence without manual intervention. This automatic update is a key advantage of using the Recommended profile.
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It requires manual configuration of each blade's advanced settings.
Why it's wrong here
The Recommended profile is intended to simplify deployment by providing pre-defined settings, reducing the need for manual tuning. While administrators can customize it, the profile itself does not require manual configuration of each blade. Manual configuration is more typical of a custom profile.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Check Point exam blueprint
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