Self-Assessment Mock Exam

Welcome to the mock exam chapter of the Splunk Enterprise Certified Administration Guide! Congratulations on reaching this milestone in your journey to becoming a certified Splunk Enterprise admin. In this chapter, we will delve into a series of self-assessment questions and answers designed to test your knowledge and reinforce the concepts covered throughout the book.

Before we proceed, I want to commend you for your dedication and hard work in preparing for this exam. You have gained a comprehensive understanding of the Splunk platform, its administration, and its powerful features. This final chapter will provide an opportunity for you to assess your progress and identify any areas that may require further study or clarification. Remember—the self-assessment questions are meant to challenge your understanding of Splunk Enterprise administration concepts, so approach them with an open mind and utilize the knowledge you have acquired throughout...

Mock exam questions

1. Which configuration file in Splunk is responsible for specifying data inputs to be collected and indexed?
   1. inputs.conf
   2. props.conf
   3. transforms.conf
   4. indexes.conf
2. You are a system administrator: how can you control access to specific indexes and resources in Splunk?
   1. By configuring firewall rules on the Splunk servers.
   2. By encrypting the data before indexing it in Splunk.
   3. By setting up authentication mechanisms such as the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) or Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML).
   4. By following Splunk role-based access control (RBAC) and creating a role that can be configured to allow access to specific indexes and resources. Roles in turn can be assigned to users.
3. Which Splunk component is responsible for deploying apps to forwarders?
   1. The deployment server (DS)
   2. The heavy forwarder (HF)
   3. The license manager (LM)
   4. The search head (SH)
4. What is the purpose of a Splunk indexer?
   1. It indexes and stores incoming data for searching and analysis
   2. It...