SPLK-5001 SIEM Defenses And Data Practices Practice Question
You are creating a custom Adaptive Response action. The action requires a Python script. Where must this script be placed for the Splunk instance to execute it?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/apps/<app_name>/bin
The script must be placed in the 'bin' directory of the specific Add-on or app directory to be accessible by the Splunk search process.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The root of the Splunk installation directory.
Why it's wrong here
Scripts should be contained within the app context.
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$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/apps/<app_name>/bin
Why this is correct
Scripts for custom actions reside in the application's bin folder.
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/etc/system/bin
Why it's wrong here
This is for global system binaries, not app-specific actions.
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/var/lib/splunk/scripts
Why it's wrong here
This is not a standard directory for app scripts.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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