SPLK-1003 Splunk Admin Basics Practice Question
A user reports they cannot see data from a specific sourcetype after enabling a new input on the indexer. Which Splunk CLI command can you run on the indexer to verify if data is being ingested for that sourcetype?
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 search "index=* sourcetype=your_type" | head 10
The 'splunk search' command allows you to verify data ingestion directly from the CLI.
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 list inputs
Why it's wrong here
This only lists the input configurations, not whether data is actually indexed.
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splunk search "index=* sourcetype=your_type" | head 10
Why this is correct
This verifies that data is successfully hitting the indexer and is searchable.
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splunk status
Why it's wrong here
This only checks if the Splunk processes are running.
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splunk show conf
Why it's wrong here
This shows configuration file contents, not indexed data.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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