SPLK-1001 Using Fields and Lookups Practice Question
When using an automatic lookup in props.conf, which setting controls the order in which multiple automatic lookups apply to the same sourcetype?
⚠ Common exam trap
Splunk often tests the misconception that the order of stanzas in props.conf or the listing order in transforms.conf determines lookup execution order, when in fact it is strictly the numeric suffix after LOOKUP- that controls the sequence.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The numeric suffix after LOOKUP- in props.conf
In Splunk, when multiple automatic lookups are defined for the same sourcetype in props.conf, the order of execution is determined by the numeric suffix appended to the LOOKUP- stanza (e.g., LOOKUP-1, LOOKUP-2). Splunk processes these lookups in ascending numeric order, ensuring a predictable sequence. This allows administrators to chain lookups where the output of one lookup can feed into the next.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The order in which they are listed in transforms.conf
Why it's wrong here
Transforms.conf order does not determine application order.
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The numeric suffix after LOOKUP- in props.conf
Why this is correct
Rules with lower numeric suffix applied first.
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The `batch_index_query` setting
Why it's wrong here
Unrelated setting.
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The `priority` field in the lookup definition
Why it's wrong here
No such field in automatic lookups.
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