SPLK-1004 Data Models And CIM Practice Question
When an accelerated data model object is updated, what happens to the existing summary files?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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They are rebuilt to match the new definition
The summary files are rebuilt to incorporate the changes made to the data model definition.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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They remain unchanged until a reboot
Why it's wrong here
Rebuilds happen based on the model definition change.
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They are rebuilt to match the new definition
Why this is correct
Any structural change requires a rebuild of the summary for consistency.
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They are moved to a cold bucket
Why it's wrong here
Cold buckets are for aging data, not summary management.
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They are deleted and never recreated
Why it's wrong here
The system automatically triggers a rebuild.
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