SPLK-1002 Advanced Visualization and Lookups Practice Question
Which TWO statements about lookups in Splunk are correct? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the capabilities of CSV lookups (static, loaded at search start) with KV Store lookups (dynamic, real-time), and mistakenly assume that CSV files can be updated live or that automatic lookups are configured in macros.conf instead of transforms.conf.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The lookup command can be used to add fields from a lookup table to search results
The `lookup` command in Splunk is specifically designed to enrich search results by adding fields from a lookup table (such as CSV, KV Store, or external lookups) based on matching field values. This is a fundamental use case for lookups in Splunk, allowing you to augment raw event data with additional context from a static or dynamic source.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The lookup command can be used to add fields from a lookup table to search results
Why this is correct
Correct; lookup command enriches events.
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External lookups can only be used with CSV files
Why it's wrong here
External lookups can use scripts or other data sources.
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KV store lookups support real-time updates during a search
Why this is correct
Correct; KV store lookups are dynamic.
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CSV lookups can be updated in real-time by adding rows to the CSV file
Why it's wrong here
CSV lookups are static; changes require reloading the lookup.
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Automatic lookups are configured in macros.conf
Why it's wrong here
Automatic lookups are configured in transforms.conf and props.conf.
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