SPLK-1002 Macros, Saved Searches and CIM Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are required steps to properly schedule a saved search for summary indexing that runs a macro?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The summary index must be created before the search runs.
Correct answers: A, B, E. A is required because the summary index must exist before the search writes summary data. B is required because the saved search must have a schedule to run automatically. C is incorrect because the summary index is not automatically created; it must be created beforehand. D is incorrect because the macro does not have to be in the same app; it can be shared across apps. E is correct because the macro must be accessible from the context (app permissions) where the saved search runs.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The summary index must be created before the search runs.
Why this is correct
The summary index must exist to store the results.
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Set a schedule for the saved search.
Why this is correct
Scheduling is necessary for periodic summary indexing.
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The summary index is automatically created when the search runs.
Why it's wrong here
Summary indexes must be created manually.
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The macro must be defined in the same app as the saved search.
Why it's wrong here
The macro can be in a different app if shared globally.
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The macro must be accessible from the context in which the saved search runs.
Why this is correct
Accessibility ensures the macro expands properly.
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