SPLK-1002 Advanced Visualization and Lookups Practice Question
An engineer runs `| inputlookup asset_lookup.csv | table asset_id asset_name` and gets no results despite the file existing in $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/apps/search/lookups/. The lookup definition is correctly configured. What is the MOST likely cause?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often assume `inputlookup` uses the filename directly, but Splunk requires the lookup definition name, which may differ from the filename.
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 lookup definition name does not match the filename.
The `inputlookup` command references a lookup by its definition name, not the filename. Even if the file exists in the correct directory, the command will fail if the lookup definition name in the configuration does not match the filename. Option D is correct because the engineer likely used the filename in the command instead of the lookup definition name.
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 engineer lacks permissions to read the lookup.
Why it's wrong here
No permission error mentioned.
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The lookup file is not in the correct directory.
Why it's wrong here
The file is in the correct directory as stated.
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The lookup file has a .csv extension but contains other data.
Why it's wrong here
No evidence of corrupt data.
- ✓
The lookup definition name does not match the filename.
Why this is correct
The engineer used the filename, but `inputlookup` expects the lookup definition name.
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