SPLK-1002 Macros, Saved Searches and CIM Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are true considerations when using CIM data model acceleration? (Select exactly 3.)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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When acceleration is built, searches using the data model may use the `tstats` command for faster retrieval.
Options B, C, and D are correct. Option A is false: acceleration works on both indexed and extracted fields, but constraints do not require field aliases; they can use field names directly. Option E is false: acceleration uses tsidx files (time-series indexes), not summary indexes, to store precomputed results.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Acceleration only works on indexed fields; extracted fields are not accelerated.
Why it's wrong here
Acceleration can include extracted fields as long as they are defined in the data model.
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When acceleration is built, searches using the data model may use the `tstats` command for faster retrieval.
Why this is correct
tstats reads the tsidx files directly.
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Acceleration must be explicitly enabled on the data model.
Why this is correct
Acceleration is off by default; you must enable it on the data model's settings page.
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You must set a summary range to define how much historical data to accelerate.
Why this is correct
Without a summary range, only a small default window is accelerated.
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Acceleration uses summary indexes to store precomputed results.
Why it's wrong here
Acceleration creates its own binary index (tsidx) files, not summary indexes.
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Acceleration requires that all data model constraints be defined with field aliases.
Why it's wrong here
Constraints can use tags or searches; aliases are optional.
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