SPLK-1003 Configuration Files Practice Question
A user reports that a setting in props.conf is not being applied. You want to see the final merged configuration for a specific sourcetype on a specific host. Which tool should you use?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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splunk cmd btool props list --debug
splunk btool is the standard CLI utility to show the merged configuration files for a specific context.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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splunk show-config
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid Splunk CLI command.
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splunk cmd btool props list --debug
Why this is correct
This command correctly lists the merged props.conf settings.
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splunk edit props
Why it's wrong here
This command is used for editing, not viewing the merged output.
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splunk list configs
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid Splunk CLI command.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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