SPLK-1004 Field Management And Calculated Fields Practice Question
You are configuring a field lookup that needs to execute automatically for every search on a specific sourcetype. Where is the most appropriate place to configure this?
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Correct answer & explanation
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props.conf
Automatic lookups are defined in props.conf or via the 'Automatic lookups' menu in Manager, mapping the lookup table to a specific sourcetype.
Answer analysis
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props.conf
Why this is correct
props.conf is where the lookup definition is applied to the data stream.
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indexes.conf
Why it's wrong here
indexes.conf manages storage, not search-time enrichment.
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lookups.conf
Why it's wrong here
lookups.conf defines the lookup file, not the application to a sourcetype.
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transforms.conf
Why it's wrong here
transforms.conf defines the lookup logic, but props.conf links it to the sourcetype.
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savedsearches.conf
Why it's wrong here
savedsearches.conf manages reports and alerts, not lookup automation.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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