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SPLK-1001 Practice Question: Which TWO statements about designing Splunk data…
Which TWO statements about designing Splunk data models are correct? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse data model storage location (search head vs. indexers) and assume acceleration is mandatory, when in fact data models are metadata-only and acceleration is a performance optimization, not a requirement.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Root events in a data model can be constrained using a constraint string.
A root event in a data model can be constrained using a constraint string, which is a search expression that filters the events included in that dataset. This allows you to define a subset of data for the root dataset without modifying the underlying indexed data.
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Root events in a data model can be constrained using a constraint string.
Why this is correct
Constraints filter events that become part of the root dataset.
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Data models are stored on indexers for faster access.
Why it's wrong here
Data models are defined on the search head, not stored on indexers.
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Data models can include fields that are extracted at search time.
Why this is correct
Data models can use both indexed and search-time extracted fields.
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Data models require acceleration to be used in searches.
Why it's wrong here
Acceleration is optional; data models can be used without it.
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A data model must contain exactly one root dataset.
Why it's wrong here
Data models can have multiple root datasets.
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