SPLK-1003 Getting Data IN And Forwarder Management Practice Question
An administrator needs to monitor a script output every 60 seconds. Which configuration in inputs.conf is correct for a scripted input?
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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[script://./bin/myscript.sh] interval = 60
The interval attribute in seconds determines how often a script is executed.
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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[script] path = ./bin/myscript.sh, time = 60
Why it's wrong here
The syntax is incorrect; the script path is part of the stanza.
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[script://./bin/myscript.sh] frequency = 60
Why it's wrong here
The attribute name is 'interval', not 'frequency'.
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[script://./bin/myscript.sh] exec_time = 60
Why it's wrong here
The attribute name is 'interval', not 'exec_time'.
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[script://./bin/myscript.sh] interval = 60
Why this is correct
This is the correct syntax for defining a scripted input with a 60-second interval.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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