SPLK-1003 Splunk Admin Basics Practice Question
Which THREE of the following configurations can be performed 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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Specifying timestamp extraction rules.
props.conf manages sourcetype definitions, timestamping, and field extractions.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Specifying timestamp extraction rules.
Why this is correct
TIME_PREFIX and related settings go here.
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Defining sourcetype properties.
Why this is correct
This is the main function of props.conf.
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Defining field extraction regexes.
Why this is correct
REPORT and EXTRACT settings are defined here.
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Setting index retention periods.
Why it's wrong here
This is defined in indexes.conf.
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Configuring TCP input ports.
Why it's wrong here
This is defined in inputs.conf.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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