CCSM Advanced Firewall Troubleshooting Practice Question
An administrator is troubleshooting a performance issue on a Security Gateway running R81.10. They suspect that SecureXL is not offloading traffic as expected. Which command should they use to check the current SecureXL status and see if it is enabled?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse general firewall statistics commands like fw ctl pstat with SecureXL-specific commands.
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 specifically designed to display SecureXL status, including whether it is enabled and its current mode. In a performance troubleshooting scenario, verifying SecureXL operation is crucial because if it is disabled, traffic may not be accelerated, leading to higher CPU usage. The other commands provide different types of information and do not directly answer the question.
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 SecureXL status, including whether it is enabled or disabled, and shows acceleration statistics. It is the primary tool to verify SecureXL operation. In this scenario, the administrator needs to confirm if SecureXL is active, making this command the correct choice.
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fw ctl pstat
Why it's wrong here
fw ctl pstat provides detailed statistics about the firewall kernel, including packet counters and memory usage, but it does not directly report SecureXL status. While it can show offload statistics if SecureXL is active, it is not the primary command to check if SecureXL is enabled. Therefore, it is not the best choice here.
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fw monitor -e 'accept;'
Why it's wrong here
fw monitor is a packet capture tool that shows packets traversing the firewall chain. It does not report SecureXL status or offload decisions. While it can help troubleshoot traffic flow, it is not designed to check SecureXL enablement. Hence, it is not the right command for this task.
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cpstat fw
Why it's wrong here
cpstat fw retrieves general firewall statistics such as policy installation time and number of connections, but it does not provide SecureXL-specific information. It is useful for monitoring overall firewall health, but not for determining SecureXL status. Thus, it is incorrect for this scenario.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Check Point exam blueprint
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