Splunk Knowledge Quiz

What must be done before an automatic lookup can be created? (Choose all that apply.)

• The lookup command must be used.

• The lookup definition must be created.

• The lookup file must be uploaded to Splunk.

• The lookup file must be verified using the inputlookup command.

Answer explanation

Before creating an automatic lookup, the lookup definition must be created and the lookup file must be uploaded to Splunk. These steps ensure that the system knows how to reference the data.

Which search string returns a filed containing the number of matching events and names that field Event Count?

• index=security failure | stats sum as "Event Count"

• index=security failure | stats count as "Event Count"

• index=security failure | stats count by "Event Count"

• index=security failure | stats dc(count) as "Event Count"

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'index=security failure | stats count as "Event Count"' because 'count' accurately counts the number of events, and 'as "Event Count"' renames the field to the desired name.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5A

Data summary button just below the search bar gives you the following (Choose three.):

• Hosts

• Sourcetypes

• Sources

• Indexes

Answer explanation

The Data summary button provides insights into Hosts, Sourcetypes, and Sources, which are essential for understanding data origins and types. Indexes are not included in this summary.

When writing searches in Splunk, which of the following is true about Booleans?

• They must be lowercase.

• They must be uppercase.

• They must be in quotations.

• They must be in parentheses.

Answer explanation

In Splunk searches, Boolean operators like AND, OR, and NOT must be written in uppercase. This is essential for the search engine to correctly interpret the logical operations.

Which search will return the 15 least common field values for the dest_ip field?

• sourcetype=firewall | rare num=15 dest_ip

• sourcetype=firewall | rare last=15 dest_ip

• sourcetype=firewall | rare count=15 dest_ip

• sourcetype=firewall | rare limit=15 dest_ip

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'sourcetype=firewall | rare limit=15 dest_ip' because 'limit=15' specifies the number of least common values to return, which is 15 for the dest_ip field.

When editing a dashboard, which of the following are possible options? (select all that apply)

• Add an output.

• Export a dashboard panel.

• Modify the chart type displayed in a dashboard panel.

• Drag a dashboard panel to a different location on the dashboard.

Answer explanation

You can modify the chart type and drag panels to rearrange them on the dashboard. Adding outputs and exporting panels are not standard editing options.

The better way of writing search query for index is:

• index=a index=b

• (index=a OR index=b)

• index=(a & b)

• index = a, b

Answer explanation

The correct choice, (index=a OR index=b), allows for searching in either index a or index b, making it more flexible. The other options either limit the search or are incorrectly formatted.

Select the correct option that applies to Index time processing (Choose three.).

• Indexing

• Searching

• Parsing

• Settings

• Input

Answer explanation

Index time processing involves 'Indexing' to store data, 'Parsing' to analyze and structure the input, and 'Input' which refers to the data being processed. 'Searching' and 'Settings' are not part of this specific phase.

Which of the following are Splunk premium enhanced solutions? (Choose three.)

• Splunk User Behavior Analytics (UBA)

• Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI)

• Splunk Analytics Security (AS)

• Splunk Enterprise Security (ES)

• Splunk Intrusion Detection System (SIDS)

Answer explanation

The correct choices are Splunk User Behavior Analytics (UBA), Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI), and Splunk Enterprise Security (ES), all of which are premium enhanced solutions offered by Splunk.

Fields are searchable name and value pairings that differentiates one event from another.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. Fields are indeed searchable name and value pairings that help to distinguish one event from another, making the statement accurate.