SPLK-1003 Splunk Admin Basics Practice Question
An administrator wants to prevent events from a specific IP address from being stored in an index. Which file and stanza would you use for this indexing-time filter?
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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transforms.conf: [setnull]
You must use transforms.conf with a regex rule and link it to props.conf to discard data at index time.
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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inputs.conf: [monitor://...]
Why it's wrong here
inputs.conf defines the source, not the filtering logic.
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outputs.conf: [tcpout]
Why it's wrong here
outputs.conf defines where data is sent, not whether it is stored.
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props.conf: [default]
Why it's wrong here
This is too broad and doesn't handle the filter logic.
- ✓
transforms.conf: [setnull]
Why this is correct
The 'setnull' queue in transforms.conf is the standard way to drop data.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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