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CheckPoint 156-706 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Check Point |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CPCS - PointSec 6.1 |
| Exam Number: | 156-706 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 90-95 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Price: | USD 150-200 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-based |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | Check Point Certified Endpoint Specialist |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Recommended Training: | Check Point Official Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Onsite at Pearson VUE test centers; retired exam |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; basic knowledge of endpoint security and disk encryption recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.checkpoint.com/training-and-certification/certification-catalog/ |
CheckPoint 156-706 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Troubleshooting | 15% | - Installation issues - Boot and encryption errors - Recovery procedures |
| Configuration and Authentication | 25% | - User profiles and access levels - Pre-boot environment customization - Authentication methods |
| Installation and Deployment | 25% | - Pre-installation preparation - Uninstall profile creation - Local and mass deployment methods |
| PointSec 6.1 Technology Overview | 20% | - System requirements and compatibility - Encryption principles and architecture |
| Management and Maintenance | 15% | - Backup and recovery - Updates and upgrades - Policy management |
CheckPoint 156-706 Exam FAQ: Read This First
The CheckPoint CPCS - PointSec 6.1 exam spans 5 domains, and they are not weighted equally. The top areas are PointSec 6.1 Technology Overview — 20%, Installation and Deployment — 25%, Management and Maintenance — 15%. Budget your study hours to match those weights; the full domain list is in the outline section further up this page.
Yes. CheckPoint officially recommends these training options for the CheckPoint CPCS - PointSec 6.1 exam:
Training builds the foundation — then measure it with the 90 practice questions for the 156-706 exam from PassCollection to see how you perform when the clock is running.
The 156-706 exam is CheckPoint's official certification test, and passing it earns the Check Point Certified Specialist - PointSec 6.1 (CPCS) credential at the Specialist level. In career terms, it is verified proof of skill — the kind that moves you up the shortlist when your company works with CheckPoint technologies, or when you apply to one that does. The same track also includes Check Point Certified Endpoint Specialist, so this exam can anchor a longer certification plan.
You pass the CheckPoint CPCS - PointSec 6.1 exam at 70%, and each attempt costs USD 150-200 — fail, and that fee is due again in full for the retake. Treat mock exams as insurance: keep practicing with PassCollection until your scores sit comfortably above 70% twice in a row, then schedule the real 156-706 exam.
Please do. PassCollection offers a free demo download for the CheckPoint CPCS - PointSec 6.1 exam — grab it from the product page or leave your email and we will send it over. Purchases come with 365 days of free updates; after that year, extending the update service costs 50% of the original price in your member zone.
The CheckPoint CPCS - PointSec 6.1 exam packs 90-95 questions into 90 minutes. That ratio leaves almost no room for stalling, so time management is a trained skill, not luck. Our suggestion: rehearse full-length timed sessions in the PassCollection engine, learn to park a question and return later, and walk into the 156-706 exam with a pacing plan already rehearsed.
No formal prerequisites; basic knowledge of endpoint security and disk encryption recommended Since CheckPoint revises these rules from time to time, confirm the current prerequisites on the official exam page (https://www.checkpoint.com/training-and-certification/certification-catalog/) before booking your CheckPoint CPCS - PointSec 6.1 exam.
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The exam is offered as Onsite at Pearson VUE test centers; retired exam — choose the format that fits your situation when you schedule.






