SPLK-1001 Multiple Select — 40 Questions

Question 1

Which THREE of the following statements about data model acceleration are true?

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Accelerated data models consume disk space.. Accelerated data models store pre-computed summary tables on disk, which consume disk space. These summaries are built by the acceleration process and persist until the summary range expires or the data model is re-accelerated.

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Accelerated data models cannot be used with the '| tstats' command.

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The acceleration process can be scheduled to run at specific times.

Question 2

Which of the following are true statements about using fields and lookups in Splunk? Choose all that apply. (There are four correct answers.)

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The `| inputlookup` command is used to load the entire contents of a lookup file into search results, allowing you to inspect or aggregate on the lookup data directly.. The first option is correct because lookup tables in Splunk allow you to add fields to events by matching a field in the event with a field in the lookup file, enriching the data. The second option is correct because the `| lookup` command supports both CSV files and KV store collections, enabling flexible data enrichment. The fourth option is correct because geospatial lookups require latitude and longitude coordinates and are used with the `| geom` command for map visualizations. The fifth option is correct because `| inputlookup` loads the entire lookup file into search results, allowing direct inspection or aggregation of lookup data.

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Field aliases defined in props.conf can rename a field in search results without altering the raw data, but they are not applied retroactively to events indexed in the past.

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Extracted fields using the `| rex` command are automatically added to the field sidebar and can be used in searches without any additional configuration.

Question 3

Which THREE of the following are valid uses of the 'eval' command? (Choose three.)

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Concatenating two strings: eval fullname = firstname + " " + lastname. The 'eval' command can concatenate strings using the plus (+) operator, as shown in the example 'eval fullname = firstname + " " + lastname'. This creates a new field 'fullname' by combining the values of 'firstname', a space, and 'lastname'.

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Grouping events by a field: eval by host

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Sorting events by a field: eval sort by _time

Question 4

Which three of the following statements about lookup tables and their usage in Splunk are correct? (Choose three.)

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Lookups can be configured to automatically enrich events during search time using the `lookup` command. The first three statements are correct. Lookup tables can be defined as CSV files stored in the lookups directory of an app, which is a standard method for creating static lookups. The `| inputlookup` command retrieves and returns the contents of a lookup table as search results, allowing you to inspect or use the data. Lookups can be configured to automatically enrich events during search time using the `lookup` command, which matches fields in events against the lookup table to add additional fields.

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Lookups can only match on a single field; using multiple fields requires creating separate lookups

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The `| outputlookup` command is used to append data to an existing lookup file without any limitations

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Lookup table files must always have a .csv extension and cannot be in other formats like .kvstore

Question 5

Which TWO of the following are valid ways to share a Splunk dashboard?

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Share via URL. Splunk dashboards can be shared via a direct URL, which allows other users with appropriate permissions to access the dashboard in their own Splunk instance. This method leverages Splunk's role-based access control to ensure only authorized users can view the shared content.

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Send via email

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Export as PDF

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Clone dashboard

Question 6

Which of the following are components of the Splunk interface that can be used to refine and focus search results? (Choose all that apply. There are four correct answers.)

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Search History. The Time Range Picker, Search bar, Fields sidebar, and Search History are all interface components in Splunk that directly allow users to refine and focus search results. The Time Range Picker restricts results to a specific time window, the Search bar is where queries are entered and modified, the Fields sidebar enables selection and filtering of specific fields, and Search History allows reusing or refining past searches. These four tools are integral to iterative search refinement in Splunk's Search & Reporting app.

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Job Inspector

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Data Summary tab

Question 7

Which TWO of the following commands can be used to create a new field from existing fields?

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rex. The `rex` command is correct because it uses regular expressions to extract new fields from existing field values. For example, `rex field=message "(?<newField>pattern)"` creates a new field named `newField` by matching a portion of the `message` field. This allows you to derive structured data from unstructured or semi-structured fields.

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table

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convert

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fields

Question 8

Which THREE of the following are capabilities of the rex command?

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Extract fields using regex named groups.. The `rex` command can extract fields using regex named groups, where the group name becomes the field name and the matched value becomes the field value. This is a core capability of `rex` for field extraction in Splunk.

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Perform case-insensitive extraction by default.

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Set a default value for a field.

Question 9

Which TWO actions increase the performance of a dashboard in Splunk? (Choose two.)

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Use scheduled reports as base searches. Scheduled reports as base searches pre-compute and cache results, reducing the real-time query load on the indexers when the dashboard loads. This shifts expensive computation to off-peak times, improving dashboard rendering speed.

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Add a large number of drilldowns

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Use real-time searches

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Add multiple time range pickers to the dashboard

Question 10

Which THREE of the following are best practices when designing data models in Splunk?

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Enable acceleration only on data models that are used frequently.. Enabling acceleration on all data models consumes significant disk space and processing overhead. Acceleration should be reserved for data models that are queried frequently to optimize resource usage and query performance. Splunk's acceleration feature pre-computes summaries for the root events and child objects, which is only beneficial when the data model is regularly accessed.

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Design the data model based on the most common reports to ensure quick results.

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Include every possible field in the data model to avoid future modifications.

Question 11

Which three of the following actions can be performed from the "Save As" menu in the Search app? (Select THREE)

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Save as alert. The 'Save As' menu in the Search app provides direct options to persist search results as an alert, a report, or a dashboard panel. 'Save as alert' (A) creates a scheduled search that triggers actions when conditions are met, which is a core feature for proactive monitoring.

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Save as event type

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Save as search macro

Question 12

A user wants to view the contents of a lookup table file named `users.csv` that is stored in Splunk. Which two commands can be used? (Choose two.)

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`| inputlookup users.csv`. `| inputlookup users.csv` reads the contents of a static lookup table file named `users.csv` directly from Splunk's lookups directory. Option B is correct because `| inputlookup users` references the lookup by its defined name in transforms.conf, which maps to the file `users.csv`; this is the standard way to access a lookup that has been configured as a lookup definition.

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`| fields users.csv`

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`| outputlookup users.csv`

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`| lookup users.csv`

Question 13

Which of the following are true about creating and managing dashboards in Splunk? (Choose all that apply. There are four correct answers.)

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When editing a dashboard, you can set permissions to control which users can view or edit it.. The four correct statements are: (1) A dashboard can include panels based on reports, inline searches, or both; (2) A dashboard panel can display data using visualizations such as charts, tables, and maps; (3) A dashboard can be created from scratch using the Dashboard Editor without any existing search; (4) When editing a dashboard, you can set permissions to control which users can view or edit it. These are all documented features of Splunk dashboards. The two incorrect statements are false: dashboards do NOT require a saved report (they can use inline searches), and there is no fixed limit of five panels per dashboard.

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Dashboards can only contain up to five panels per dashboard.

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All dashboards must be based on a saved report before they can be created.

Question 14

A dashboard designer wants to create a drilldown from one chart to another dashboard. Which TWO actions must be configured? (Select two.)

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Set the target dashboard's token to accept the drilldown value. Options D and E are correct because for a drilldown from one chart to another dashboard, you must set the source chart's drilldown action to 'link to dashboard' (option E) and configure the target dashboard to accept a token from the drilldown (option D). Option A is incorrect because adding a search command is not required for drilldowns. Option B is incorrect because 'link to search' opens a search, not a dashboard. Option C is not necessary; while dashboard permissions control access, they are not part of the drilldown configuration.

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Add a search command to the chart

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Set the source chart's drilldown to 'link to search'

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Enable dashboard permissions

Question 15

Which THREE of the following are standard components of the Splunk Web Search interface? (Choose three.)

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Field sidebar. The Field sidebar (B) is a standard component of the Splunk Web Search interface that displays extracted fields from search results, allowing users to click on field values to refine searches. It is always present by default in the Search & Reporting app, providing immediate access to field discovery and filtering without additional configuration.

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Commands bar

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Job Inspector

Question 16

Which THREE of the following are transforming commands in Splunk?

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stats. The `stats`, `timechart`, and `chart` commands are all transforming commands in Splunk because they convert raw event data into statistical results, typically producing a table or time-based chart. Unlike non-transforming commands (e.g., `search` or `eval`), these commands change the data structure from events to a summary, which is required for visualizations and further statistical processing.

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search

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eval

Question 17

Which of the following are valid reasons to use a lookup in Splunk? (Choose two.)

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To enrich events with additional information from an external source.. A lookup in Splunk enriches events by adding fields from an external source, such as a CSV file, KV store, or scripted lookup, based on a matching field in the event. This allows you to bring in contextual data (e.g., user names, device details) without modifying the original raw data.

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To create new fields using the eval command.

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To alias field names permanently.

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To change the timestamp format of events.

Question 18

An analyst needs to create a lookup file. Which TWO methods can be used?

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Upload a CSV file via the Lookups UI.. The Lookups UI in Splunk Web provides a direct method to upload a CSV file and create a lookup table file (static lookup) without needing to write any commands. Option E is correct because the `outputlookup` command writes the results of a search directly into a lookup file, creating or appending to a lookup definition. Both are standard methods for creating lookup files in Splunk.

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Use inputlookup command.

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Use rex to parse and then outputcsv.

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Use eval to create a table and then export.

Question 19

Which THREE best practices should be followed when creating dashboards for a large organization with many users?

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Use scheduled searches instead of real-time to reduce load. Scheduled searches run at defined intervals and cache results, reducing the load on indexers and search heads compared to real-time searches that continuously stream data. This is especially important in large organizations with many users, as real-time searches can consume significant system resources and degrade performance for all users.

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Use multiple base searches per panel for flexibility

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Use exclusively real-time searches for up-to-date data

Question 20

Which THREE of the following are valid considerations when scheduling a report for PDF delivery via email? (Choose three.)

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The report can be sent as a PDF attachment or as a link to the report in Splunk.. When scheduling a report for PDF delivery via email, Splunk allows you to choose between sending the report as a PDF attachment or as a link to the report within Splunk. This is a configurable option in the schedule's email settings, providing flexibility for recipients who may prefer direct access to the live report in Splunk versus a static PDF file.

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The report can include HTML-embedded CSV data directly in the email body.

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The email server must be configured to allow inbound SMTP from Splunk.