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SPLK-1001 Practice Question: Which TWO actions should be taken to optimize…
Which TWO actions should be taken to optimize data model acceleration?
⚠ Common exam trap
Splunk often tests the misconception that acceleration should be applied only to root datasets (Option B), but in reality, acceleration can be enabled on any dataset within a data model, and doing so on frequently queried child datasets is a key optimization strategy.
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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Set the acceleration time range to cover the most common reporting period.
Setting the acceleration time range to cover the most common reporting period ensures that the data model's acceleration summary only builds and stores data for the time window users query most frequently. This reduces storage overhead and speeds up acceleration builds, as Splunk does not waste resources pre-computing summaries for rarely accessed older data. The acceleration time range is configured in the data model's acceleration settings and directly controls the scope of the tsidx files created.
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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Disable field filtering in Pivot.
Why it's wrong here
Field filtering is unrelated to acceleration optimization.
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Use data model acceleration only for root datasets.
Why it's wrong here
Acceleration can be applied to child datasets as well.
- ✓
Set the acceleration time range to cover the most common reporting period.
Why this is correct
This ensures the summary data covers the needed time range.
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Add constraints to each dataset to limit events.
Why it's wrong here
Constraints improve data quality but are not specifically for acceleration optimization.
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Enable acceleration on the data model.
Why this is correct
Enabling acceleration is required for accelerated Pivot reports.
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