SPLK-1003 Configuration Files Practice Question
Which stanza is required in props.conf to identify a sourcetype?
Answer choices
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[sourcetype]
The sourcetype stanza is defined by the name enclosed in brackets, e.g., [my_sourcetype].
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[default]
Why it's wrong here
This is a global default stanza.
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sourcetype = name
Why it's wrong here
This is an attribute, not a stanza.
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[sourcetype]
Why this is correct
The name in brackets defines the sourcetype.
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[source::name]
Why it's wrong here
This is for source-specific overrides.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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