SPLK-1004 Field Management And Calculated Fields Practice Question
Which of the following is a requirement for using a CSV lookup?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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A lookup definition must exist for the CSV file.
A lookup definition must be created that points to the CSV file uploaded to Splunk.
Answer analysis
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A lookup definition must exist for the CSV file.
Why this is correct
A definition is required to associate the file with a name for search-time use.
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The CSV must be indexed into the _internal index.
Why it's wrong here
Lookups do not need to be indexed.
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The CSV must be placed in the /etc/indexes directory.
Why it's wrong here
Indexes are for raw data storage.
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The CSV needs to be converted to JSON.
Why it's wrong here
CSV is a natively supported format.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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