Splunk · Official Blueprint · Last reviewed May 2026

SPLK-1002 Exam Domains & Blueprint

The official Splunk SPLK-1002 exam covers 5 domains. Domain weights tell you exactly how much of the exam each topic represents — and where to invest your study time.

SPLK-1002 Domain Weight Summary

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1Splunk Components and Searching
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2Using Fields
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3Search Language Fundamentals
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4Creating Reports and Dashboards
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5Datasets and the Common Information Model
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Detailed Domain Breakdown

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Domain 1: Splunk Components and Searching

Covers the topics, concepts, and applied skills examined under the Splunk Components and Searching domain. Study the official exam objectives and practise questions in this area to build confidence and accuracy before your exam.

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Domain 2: Using Fields

Covers the topics, concepts, and applied skills examined under the Using Fields domain. Study the official exam objectives and practise questions in this area to build confidence and accuracy before your exam.

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Domain 3: Search Language Fundamentals

Covers the topics, concepts, and applied skills examined under the Search Language Fundamentals domain. Study the official exam objectives and practise questions in this area to build confidence and accuracy before your exam.

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Domain 4: Creating Reports and Dashboards

Covers the topics, concepts, and applied skills examined under the Creating Reports and Dashboards domain. Study the official exam objectives and practise questions in this area to build confidence and accuracy before your exam.

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Domain 5: Datasets and the Common Information Model

Covers the topics, concepts, and applied skills examined under the Datasets and the Common Information Model domain. Study the official exam objectives and practise questions in this area to build confidence and accuracy before your exam.

How to Use Domain Weights in Your Study Plan

The heaviest domain on the SPLK-1002 is "Splunk Components and Searching" at null%. Start here and return to it regularly.

Allocate study time proportional to domain weight — a 25% domain deserves roughly 25% of your prep hours.

Never skip a low-weight domain. A 10% domain still represents 5–7 exam questions — enough to make the difference between pass and fail.

Use Courseiva domain analytics to track your accuracy per domain automatically. The system routes extra questions to your weak areas.

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