SPLK-1002 Advanced Visualization and Lookups Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. ``` [lookup_definition] filename = departments.csv case_sensitive_match = false ```
Where must the file 'departments.csv' be placed for this lookup definition to work?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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In the lookups directory of the same app where the transforms.conf is defined.
The filename is relative; Splunk looks for it in the lookups directory of the app where the transforms.conf is defined. Therefore, option D is correct because the file 'departments.csv' must be placed in the lookups directory of the same app where the lookup definition (transforms.conf) resides. Option A is incorrect because $SPLUNK_HOME contains many directories, not specifically lookups. Option B is incorrect because while the search app's lookups directory could work if transforms.conf is in that app, the definition is not necessarily in the search app. Option C is incorrect because $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/system/lookups is a system-wide lookup directory, but for app-specific definitions, it should be in the app's lookups directory.
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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In any directory under $SPLUNK_HOME.
Why it's wrong here
Splunk does not search arbitrary directories; it looks in the app's lookups and default lookups directories.
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In the $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/apps/search/lookups directory.
Why it's wrong here
Only if the transforms.conf is in the search app; but by default, the lookup definition can be in any app.
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In the $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/system/lookups directory.
Why it's wrong here
That is the global lookups directory, but the lookup definition is likely app-specific.
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In the lookups directory of the same app where the transforms.conf is defined.
Why this is correct
Splunk resolves relative filenames within the app's lookups directory.
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