SPLK-5001 Threat And Attack Types Practice Question
An attacker is using a technique to hide in plain sight by renaming a common system process. Which data model is most suitable for comparing process names against known good paths?
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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Endpoint
The Endpoint data model contains the 'process_path' and 'process_name' fields required for this comparison.
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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Endpoint
Why this is correct
Endpoint data is required to map process names to their file paths.
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Authentication
Why it's wrong here
This is for user sessions.
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Network Traffic
Why it's wrong here
This is for network connections.
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Change Analysis
Why it's wrong here
This tracks policy changes, not process execution paths.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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