SPLK-5001 Investigation And Risk Management Practice Question
Which THREE elements are essential for a well-defined risk-based alert?
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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A threshold for notable generation
RBA requires identifying the risk object, assigning a score, and using a correlation search to monitor that risk.
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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A threshold for notable generation
Why this is correct
The threshold determines when risk becomes a notable.
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Assignment of a risk score
Why this is correct
The score provides the weight to the event.
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Manual approval for every alert
Why it's wrong here
RBA is designed to reduce manual overhead, not increase it.
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Identification of a risk object
Why this is correct
You must define what is at risk.
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Hardware-level encryption
Why it's wrong here
This is a security infrastructure concern, not an RBA configuration element.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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