SPLK-1003 Configuration Files Practice Question
If you want to debug why a specific sourcetype is not applying, which btool command helps identify the configuration file responsible?
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 btool props list --debug
Using 'btool props list --debug' allows you to see exactly where the configuration is being pulled from.
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 sourcetypes
Why it's wrong here
This command lists sourcetypes but not their configuration file sources.
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splunk show props
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid command.
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splunk btool props list --debug
Why this is correct
This command shows the merged configuration and the file source.
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splunk inspect props
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid command.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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