SPLK-1004 Macros And Workflow Actions Practice Question
You have a macro that uses a search command that is not allowed by the user's role. What happens when the user tries to run the macro?
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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The macro expansion succeeds but the command fails
If the underlying search is restricted by role-based search filters or command constraints, the search will fail or be restricted accordingly.
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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The macro is blocked from expanding
Why it's wrong here
Expansion happens before the command-level permission check.
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The user is prompted to elevate privileges
Why it's wrong here
Splunk does not prompt for privilege escalation.
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The macro expansion succeeds but the command fails
Why this is correct
Splunk expands the macro first, then attempts to execute the command, which fails due to the user's role restrictions.
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The macro is automatically sanitized
Why it's wrong here
Splunk does not sanitize macros based on command availability.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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