SPLK-1001 Splunk Basics and Interface Navigation Practice Test 6 — 15 Questions

Question 1

Refer to the exhibit. What is the primary purpose of this search?

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Identify top URI paths by 404 count. The search uses `top` to find the most frequent URI paths among events with a 404 status code, then displays them in descending order of count. This directly identifies the top URI paths by 404 count, making option C correct.

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Count all events

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List all URIs with 404 errors

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Count 404 errors by URI path

Question 2

Refer to the exhibit. What does this configuration do?

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It sets the host field based on IP using a transform. This props.conf stanza applies a transform named 'set_host_from_ip' to all events of sourcetype 'my_sourcetype'. Transforms typically modify field values; this one sets the host field based on the source IP.

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It creates a new sourcetype

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It clears the host field

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It enables SSL for the sourcetype

Question 3

Refer to the exhibit. What is the effect of this command?

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Configures a data output to the specified server. The command `splunk add forward-server :` configures a forwarder to send data to a specified receiving indexer or heavy forwarder. This is the standard way to set up data output from a universal forwarder to a Splunk indexer, making option A correct.

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Restarts Splunk

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Enables SSL for forwarding

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Adds a forwarder to receive data

Question 4

A new Splunk user logs in and sees the Home page. What is the most direct way to start searching data?

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Click on 'Search & Reporting' in the App bar.. The 'Search & Reporting' app is the primary interface for running searches in Splunk. When a new user logs in, they see the Home page, but the most direct way to start searching is to click on 'Search & Reporting' in the App bar, which opens the search view with the search bar and time range picker ready for input.

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Click on the 'Home' button on the top left.

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Go to 'Settings' and select 'Search'.

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Type a search query directly into the Home page search bar.

Question 5

A user runs a search but sees zero results. What is the most common cause for this?

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The time range picker is set to a period with no data.. The most common cause for zero search results in Splunk is that the time range picker is set to a time period that contains no indexed data. By default, Splunk restricts searches to the selected time range, and if no events were indexed during that window, the search returns zero results regardless of the query syntax or index selection.

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The search did not specify an index.

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The source type is incorrect.

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The search syntax contains a typo.

Question 6

Where does a user click to view all fields extracted from search results?

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On the 'Fields' sidebar. The 'Fields' sidebar is the correct location because it dynamically lists all fields extracted from the search results, including default fields (like host, source, sourcetype) and any custom extracted fields. Clicking on a field in this sidebar allows you to view its values, statistics, and add it to the search or data model. This is the primary interface for field discovery in Splunk's Search & Reporting app.

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On the 'Statistics' tab

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On the 'Search' bar

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On the 'Timeline' chart

Question 7

A user frequently runs a long search and wants to save it as a report. What is the best practice when naming the report?

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Use a descriptive name that reflects the search purpose. Splunk best practices recommend using descriptive, purpose-reflective names for reports to ensure clarity, discoverability, and maintainability across the organization. A descriptive name helps other users quickly understand the report's intent without needing to open the search, which is critical in shared Splunk environments where reports may be scheduled, alerted upon, or embedded in dashboards.

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Include the user's username in the name

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Include the current date in the name

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Use a generic name like 'Daily Report'

Question 8

An admin wants to add a new data input for a network device sending syslog. Under which Settings menu would the admin navigate?

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Settings > Data Inputs. To add a new data input for a network device sending syslog, the admin must navigate to Settings > Data Inputs. This is the central location in Splunk Web where you configure how data enters the Splunk platform, including TCP/UDP ports for syslog, file monitoring, scripted inputs, and modular inputs. Syslog data is typically ingested via a UDP or TCP input on port 514, which is configured under Data Inputs.

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Settings > Knowledge

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Settings > Alerts

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Settings > Reporting

Question 9

A user needs to quickly find a specific event from last week. Which navigation method is most efficient?

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Set the time range picker to 'Last 7 days' before running the search. Setting the time range picker to 'Last 7 days' before running the search is the most efficient way to narrow the dataset to the relevant period. This pre-filtering reduces the index scan to only events within that window, minimizing search time and resource consumption. It directly targets the user's need to find a specific event from last week without requiring post-hoc adjustments.

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Use the 'All Fields' button on the left

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Click on the Timeline histogram to zoom in

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Search without a time range, then use Smart Mode

Question 10

A search is slow and the user wants to check the performance metrics. Which part of the UI provides details like run duration, scan count, and result count?

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Job Inspector. The Job Inspector is the correct tool because it provides detailed performance metrics for a specific search, including run duration, scan count, and result count. Unlike other UI elements, it exposes internal search execution data such as the number of events scanned, the time taken for each phase, and the final result count, which are essential for diagnosing slow searches.

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Timeline

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Statistics tab

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Search History

Question 11

A dashboard developer wants to add a table that only shows the top 5 values of a field. Which dashboard editor component should they use?

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Filter input. None of the listed components directly adds a table. The Filter input is an input control used to filter data, not a visualization that displays a table. To add a table, you would use a Table visualization (or Statistics Table), which is not among the options. Therefore, there is no correct answer among A–D.

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Radio button input

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Dropdown input

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Single Value visualization

Question 12

When viewing search results, what is the difference between the 'Events' tab and the 'Statistics' tab?

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Events tab displays raw event data; Statistics tab displays transformed output (statistical tables, charts).. The Events tab displays raw event data, while the Statistics tab displays transformed output such as statistical tables and charts. Option A is wrong because both tabs can filter by time and other fields, not just time. Option B is wrong because both tabs can show data per index or sourcetype; the difference is not about index vs. sourcetype. Option C is wrong because both tabs can show more than 100 events depending on the search and settings.

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Events tab can only filter by time; Statistics can filter by any field.

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Events tab shows data per index; Statistics shows data per sourcetype.

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Events tab shows only the first 100 events, Statistics shows all.

Question 13

Which TWO of the following are valid ways to navigate from a search result to a dashboard?

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Click 'Open in Dashboard' from the search actions menu (ellipsis).. Clicking 'Open in Dashboard' from the search actions menu (ellipsis) directly converts the current search results into a dashboard panel, allowing you to immediately add the visualization to a new or existing dashboard. This is a built-in Splunk navigation feature that streamlines the workflow from ad-hoc search to persistent dashboard content.

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Drag a field from the Fields sidebar to the dashboard canvas.

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Click the 'Dashboard' button on the search bar.

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Right-click on the timeline and select 'Open in Dashboard'.

Question 14

Which TWO of the following are features available in the Splunk Web interface under the 'Settings' menu?

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Knowledge. The 'Settings' menu in Splunk Web provides administrative and configuration options. 'Knowledge' (B) is correct because it contains links to manage knowledge objects like event types, tags, and lookups. 'Data Inputs' (C) is correct because it is the central location for configuring how data enters Splunk, including monitoring files, network ports, and scripted inputs.

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Reports

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Dashboards

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Search Center

Question 15

Which THREE of the following are elements of the Splunk search interface?

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Time Range Picker. The Time Range Picker (A) is a core element of the Splunk search interface, located directly below the Search Bar, allowing users to constrain searches to specific time windows (e.g., Last 24 hours, All time, or a custom range). This is essential because Splunk searches are time-bound by default, and the Time Range Picker directly modifies the earliest and latest tokens in the search string, affecting the scope of indexed data retrieved.

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Visualization Tab

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Save Button