Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Expert (CCTPE) — Question 10

Adding new Security Gateways as system load increases is an example of:

Answer options

• A. Vertical Scaling
• B. Network Scaling
• C. Horizontal Scaling
• D. System Scaling

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Horizontal Scaling, as it involves adding more instances of security gateways to accommodate higher loads. Vertical Scaling (A) refers to increasing the resources of a single system, while Network Scaling (B) and System Scaling (D) are not specific terms for this type of resource expansion.