SPLK-1004 Data Models And CIM Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are common CIM compliance requirements?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Using standard field names (e.g., 'user', 'src', 'dest')
CIM compliance requires standard field names, tag-based identification, and event type associations.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Using standard field names (e.g., 'user', 'src', 'dest')
Why this is correct
CIM mandates specific names for interoperability.
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Mapping events to specific event types
Why this is correct
Event types are the foundation for CIM mapping.
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Creating unique custom field names for every source
Why it's wrong here
CIM aims for commonality, not uniqueness.
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Disabling all accelerations
Why it's wrong here
Acceleration is encouraged for performance.
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Applying event tags for classification
Why this is correct
Tags are required to map events to CIM models.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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