SPLK-1002 Macros, Saved Searches and CIM Practice Question

Order the steps to create a data model in Splunk in the correct order.

Drag steps to the numbered slots on the right, or tap a step then tap a slot.

Steps

Order

1Step 1

2Step 2

3Step 3

4Step 4

5Step 5

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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Step 1: Create a new data model. Step 2: Add a root event type. Step 3: Define constraints for the event type. Step 4: Add fields to the event type.

Data models are created by defining hierarchical objects with constraints and fields.

Answer analysis

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

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Step 1: Create a new data model. Step 2: Add a root event type. Step 3: Define constraints for the event type. Step 4: Add fields to the event type.
Why this is correct
This order follows the logical sequence in Splunk: first create the data model container, then add a root event type to define the base dataset, then set constraints to filter data, and finally define fields to extract specific attributes.
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Step 1: Add a root event type. Step 2: Create a new data model. Step 3: Define constraints. Step 4: Add fields.
Why it's wrong here
You cannot add a root event type before creating the data model itself because the event type must belong to an existing data model.
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Step 1: Create a new data model. Step 2: Define constraints. Step 3: Add a root event type. Step 4: Add fields.
Why it's wrong here
Constraints are applied to an event type, so you must first add the root event type before you can define its constraints.
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Step 1: Create a new data model. Step 2: Add a root event type. Step 3: Add fields. Step 4: Define constraints.
Why it's wrong here
Fields are derived from the data that matches constraints; defining fields before constraints may include irrelevant data or miss required filtering.

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