SPLK-2001 Practice Test

Explanation: The valid request arguments for the REST search endpoints are latest_time=now and earliest_time=-5h@h. These arguments specify the time range for the search, using relative or absolute time modifiers. The other arguments are invalid because they use rt (real-time) modifiers, which are not supported by the REST search endpoints.

Explanation: The correct answer is A and B because these are the ways to get a list of search jobs. Option A is correct because you can access the Activity > Jobs page in Splunk Web to see the list of search jobs that you have run or that are shared with you. Option B is correct because you can use Splunk REST to query the /services/search/jobs endpoint to get a list of search jobs. Option C is incorrect because the /services/saved/searches endpoint returns a list of saved searches, not search jobs. Option D is incorrect because the /services/search/sid/results endpoint returns the results of a specific search job, not a list of search jobs. You can find more information about search jobs and their endpoints in the Splunk REST API Reference Manual.

Explanation: The correct answer is C, because the snippet should be placed in the $APP_HOME/metadata/local.meta file. This file contains the app-level permissions for the app, such as who can read and write to the app, and whether the app is visible to all users or only to the app owner. The $APP_HOME/default/app.conf file contains the app-level settings, such as the app name, description, version, and dependencies. The $APP_HOME/local/default.meta file does not exist, and the $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/system/local/server.conf file contains the server-level settings, such as the hostname, port, SSL, and clustering.

Explanation: The correct answer is A, B, and D because these are the examples of a Splunk KV store use case. A Splunk KV store is a service that allows you to store and manage custom data in Splunk, using key-value pairs. A Splunk KV store can be used for various purposes, such as storing checkpoint data, tracking workflow, and storing application state. Option A is correct because a Splunk KV store can store checkpoint data for modular inputs, which are custom data inputs that use external scripts or binaries to collect and send data to Splunk. Checkpoint data is used to keep track of the data collection progress and resume from the last point in case of interruption. Option B is correct because a Splunk KV store can track workflow in an incident-review system, which is a system that allows you to review and manage the incidents that occur in your environment. Workflow data is used to store the status, priority, and assignee of each incident. Option D is correct because a Splunk KV store can store application state as a user interacts with an app, which is a custom interface that allows you to access and analyze the data in Splunk. Application state data is used to store the user preferences, settings, and selections for the app. Option C is incorrect because a Splunk KV store cannot index metrics data from remote HTTP sources, which are sources that send numerical data to Splunk via HTTP or HTTPS. Metrics data is not stored in the Splunk KV store, but rather in the metrics index, which is a special type of index that optimizes the storage and retrieval of metrics data. You can find more information about the Splunk KV store and its use cases in the Splunk Developer Guide.

Explanation: The correct answer is A, B, and C, because they are all ways to monitor app performance. App performance refers to how well an app performs its intended functions, such as data ingestion, search, visualization, and alerting. Monitoring app performance helps to identify and troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and improve user experience. Using Splunk logs, using the search job inspector, and using the Monitoring Console are all methods to monitor app performance by collecting and analyzing various metrics and data related to the app. Using the storage/collections/config REST endpoint is not a way to monitor app performance, but a way to configure the KV Store collections for an app.