SPLK-1001 Using Fields and Lookups Practice Question
An organization uses a KV Store lookup to maintain a list of known malicious IPs. The lookup is updated every 5 minutes via a script. Analysts complain that their searches sometimes miss recent additions. What is the most likely cause?
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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The KV Store lookup is cached and not refreshed between searches
The most likely cause is that the KV Store lookup is cached. By default, KV Store lookups are cached per search and only refreshed when the cache expires or at the start of a new search. If analysts run searches within the same cache duration, they may miss recent updates. Option A is not applicable because KV Store lookups are not time-based in the same way as time-based lookups. Option B is incorrect because IP addresses are not case-sensitive; lookup matching is case-insensitive by default. Option C is incorrect because the _raw field is unrelated to lookup functionality. Therefore, the correct answer is D.
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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The lookup is configured as time-based and is out of range
Why it's wrong here
KV Store lookups are not time-based.
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The IP addresses are case-sensitive and messy
Why it's wrong here
IPs are case-insensitive; case not an issue.
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The search does not include the _raw field
Why it's wrong here
_raw is not needed for lookup matching.
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The KV Store lookup is cached and not refreshed between searches
Why this is correct
Caching can cause latency; disable caching or force refresh.
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