SPLK-1003 Getting Data IN And Forwarder Management Practice Question
You are troubleshooting a file input that is not being ingested. You have verified the file path. Which command-line tool can show you if the file is being tracked by the monitor input?
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 list monitor
The 'splunk list monitor' command shows the status of currently tracked files.
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 check files
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid command.
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splunk debug input
Why it's wrong here
While useful, it doesn't list monitored files specifically like 'list monitor'.
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splunk list monitor
Why this is correct
This displays the status of all files monitored by the instance.
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splunk show inputs
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid Splunk command.
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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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