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SPLK-1001 Practice Question: Which TWO are best practices for creating data…
Which TWO are best practices for creating data models in Splunk? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse indexed fields with search-time extracted fields, mistakenly believing that indexed fields are more efficient for data models, when in fact data models rely on search-time fields for flexibility and to avoid re-indexing.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Use data model acceleration to improve query performance on large datasets.
Data model acceleration pre-computes and stores aggregated data in the form of summaries (TSIDX files), which dramatically reduces query latency on large datasets by avoiding full scan of raw events. This is a best practice for optimizing performance when using data models in Splunk.
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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Use data model acceleration to improve query performance on large datasets.
Why this is correct
Acceleration pre-computes summaries for faster searches.
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Base data models on indexed fields rather than search-time extracted fields.
Why it's wrong here
Data models work with search-time fields; indexed fields are not directly referenced.
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Design data models based on the specific use cases and queries they will support.
Why this is correct
Focused data models improve performance and maintainability.
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Create many-to-many relationships between root events and child datasets.
Why it's wrong here
Many-to-many relationships are complex and can degrade performance.
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Include all available fields to ensure maximum flexibility.
Why it's wrong here
Including all fields increases complexity and reduces acceleration performance.
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