156-315.81.20 Performance Tuning (SecureXL/CoreXL) Practice Question
A security engineer is asked to verify whether SecureXL is currently enabled on a Check Point R81 Security Gateway. Which command should the engineer use?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers 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 the correct tool to check SecureXL status. It explicitly shows whether SecureXL is enabled or disabled, along with other useful information. Other commands either provide CoreXL statistics, are invalid, or give detailed performance counters without status.
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, and other information such as the number of accelerated packets. It is the standard command to verify SecureXL status on a Check Point gateway.
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fwaccel stats
Why it's wrong here
The 'fwaccel stats' command provides detailed statistics about SecureXL, such as packet counts and acceleration rates, but it does not clearly indicate whether SecureXL is enabled or disabled. It is used for performance monitoring, not for status verification.
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fw ctl multik stat
Why it's wrong here
The 'fw ctl multik stat' command shows statistics for CoreXL instances, such as the number of connections handled by each instance. It does not indicate whether SecureXL is enabled or disabled. It is useful for CoreXL monitoring but not for SecureXL status.
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cpstat -f securexl
Why it's wrong here
The 'cpstat -f securexl' command is not a valid Check Point command. While 'cpstat' can be used with various flags to display statistics, 'securexl' is not a recognized flag for SecureXL status. The correct command is 'fwaccel stat'.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Check Point exam blueprint
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