SPLK-1003 Configuration Files Practice Question
You are troubleshooting a parsing issue. You want to see the configuration file path that contributed a specific setting. What flag should you use with btool?
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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--show-files
The --show-files flag lists the file path for each setting returned by btool.
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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--show-files
Why this is correct
This flag displays the source file for each configuration line.
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--list-files
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid flag.
- ✗
--debug
Why it's wrong here
This flag displays the file and line number but is less specific than --show-files for paths.
- ✗
--source
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid flag.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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