SPLK-1001 Practice Question: Creating Reports, Dashboards and Visualizations
Which THREE of the following are valid considerations when scheduling a report for PDF delivery via email? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the direction of SMTP traffic (inbound vs. outbound) and assume Splunk needs to receive email, when in fact Splunk only sends email via outbound SMTP.
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 report can be sent as a PDF attachment or as a link to the report in Splunk.
When scheduling a report for PDF delivery via email, Splunk allows you to choose between sending the report as a PDF attachment or as a link to the report within Splunk. This is a configurable option in the schedule's email settings, providing flexibility for recipients who may prefer direct access to the live report in Splunk versus a static PDF file.
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 report can be sent as a PDF attachment or as a link to the report in Splunk.
Why this is correct
Both delivery options are available.
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The report can include HTML-embedded CSV data directly in the email body.
Why it's wrong here
Splunk does not embed CSV data in email body; only PDF or link is available.
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The email server must be configured to allow inbound SMTP from Splunk.
Why it's wrong here
Splunk sends outbound email; inbound SMTP is not required.
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If the report contains sensitive data, the PDF may still contain the data even if the user cannot access the report due to app-level permissions.
Why this is correct
PDF is generated with the scheduler's permissions, not the recipient's.
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The recipient must have at least read permissions on the report to view it in Splunk.
Why this is correct
Permissions affect link access in the email.
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