SPLK-5001 Investigation And Risk Management Practice Question
What is the primary function of the 'Risk Notable' correlation search in Splunk ES?
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
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To alert when an object's risk score exceeds a threshold.
The 'Risk Notable' search monitors the 'risk' index and triggers a notable event when an object's aggregated risk score exceeds a defined threshold.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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To alert when an object's risk score exceeds a threshold.
Why this is correct
This is the core purpose of the Risk Notable correlation search.
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To clear old risk events from memory.
Why it's wrong here
This is handled by the index retention policy.
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To generate risk events from logs.
Why it's wrong here
Other correlation searches perform this; the 'Risk Notable' search monitors the risk index itself.
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To update the asset and identity table.
Why it's wrong here
The Identity Manager updates this table.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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