SPLK-1003 Configuration Files Practice Question
What is the effect of setting 'TRANSFORMS-routing' in props.conf?
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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It invokes a named transform from transforms.conf
It instructs Splunk to process the data using a specific transform defined in transforms.conf.
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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It invokes a named transform from transforms.conf
Why this is correct
The value points to a stanza in transforms.conf.
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It routes the data to a specific app
Why it's wrong here
It routes data to an index, not an app.
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It triggers an alert
Why it's wrong here
Alerts are configured in savedsearches.conf.
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It changes the sourcetype
Why it's wrong here
Changing sourcetype is done via 'rename' or 'sourcetype' settings.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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