SPLK-1003 Splunk Admin Basics Practice Question
You notice that data is being indexed with the wrong timestamp. Which configuration file is used to specify timestamp extraction rules?
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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props.conf
The TIME_PREFIX and TIME_FORMAT settings in props.conf determine how Splunk parses timestamps from raw logs.
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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indexes.conf
Why it's wrong here
indexes.conf defines index storage parameters.
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inputs.conf
Why it's wrong here
inputs.conf defines the source, not the timestamp parsing logic.
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transforms.conf
Why it's wrong here
transforms.conf is used for complex data routing and indexing-time filtering.
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props.conf
Why this is correct
props.conf is where you define timestamp extraction rules.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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