SPLK-1002 Macros, Saved Searches and CIM Practice Question
A security analyst is trying to normalize authentication data from multiple sources using CIM. After mapping sourcetypes to the Authentication data model, the CIM acceleration dashboard shows no data. The data model acceleration is enabled and has completed building. What is the most likely cause?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The field extractions for the sourcetypes do not align with CIM field names.
The CIM data model relies on field extractions that match the CIM field names exactly. If the field extractions for the sourcetypes do not align with CIM field names, the data model will not populate with data, even if acceleration is enabled and completed. Tags (option B) are not required if sourcetypes are mapped appropriately; permissions (option D) affect visibility, not data population; and acceleration being enabled (option A) is stated as true.
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 data model acceleration is not enabled.
Why it's wrong here
Acceleration is enabled and built, so this is not the issue.
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The tags for the sourcetypes are not correctly assigned to the data model.
Why it's wrong here
Tags are used for automatic mapping, but manual mapping via props.conf does not require tags.
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The field extractions for the sourcetypes do not align with CIM field names.
Why this is correct
Correct: CIM requires exact field name matches; mismatched extractions cause no data in the data model.
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The permissions on the data model are incorrect.
Why it's wrong here
Permissions affect who can see the data model, not whether data populates it.
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