SPLK-1003 Splunk Admin Basics Practice Question
You are troubleshooting a connection issue from a forwarder to an indexer. Which log file on the indexer would best show connection attempts from forwarders?
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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splunkd.log
splunkd.log is the main log file that records all network connection events and errors for the Splunk service.
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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splunkd.log
Why this is correct
splunkd.log records service activity and connection events.
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audit.log
Why it's wrong here
audit.log tracks user actions and configuration changes.
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web_service.log
Why it's wrong here
web_service.log tracks web interface activity.
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metrics.log
Why it's wrong here
metrics.log tracks system performance and resource usage.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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