SPLK-5001 SIEM Defenses And Data Practices Practice Question
You are troubleshooting an 'Adaptive Response' action that is failing to execute on a remote device. What should you check first?
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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Connectivity and credentials in the specific Add-on configuration.
The Splunk Add-on for the device must be configured with correct credentials and network connectivity must be verified between the Splunk instance and the device.
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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The indexer cluster master status.
Why it's wrong here
This is unrelated to device communication.
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Connectivity and credentials in the specific Add-on configuration.
Why this is correct
Adaptive Response relies on correctly configured Add-ons and connectivity.
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The number of active users in Splunk.
Why it's wrong here
User count is unrelated to action execution.
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The notable event retention policy.
Why it's wrong here
Retention does not affect action execution.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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