SPLK-1001 Splunk Basics and Interface Navigation Practice Question
Exhibit
./splunk add forward-server 192.168.1.10:9997 -auth admin:changeme
Refer to the exhibit. What is the effect of this command?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse the forwarder-side command `splunk add forward-server` with the indexer-side command `splunk add receive-port`, leading candidates to mistakenly think it configures data reception instead of data output.
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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Configures a data output to the specified server
The command `splunk add forward-server <host>:<port>` configures a forwarder to send data to a specified receiving indexer or heavy forwarder. This is the standard way to set up data output from a universal forwarder to a Splunk indexer, making option A correct.
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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Configures a data output to the specified server
Why this is correct
It defines a target indexer to forward data to.
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Restarts Splunk
Why it's wrong here
Command does not restart; it modifies configuration.
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Enables SSL for forwarding
Why it's wrong here
No SSL option is included.
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Adds a forwarder to receive data
Why it's wrong here
This instance becomes a forwarder sending data, not receiving.
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