Question 1
Which of the following log files contains logs that are most relevant to Splunk Web?
- A. audit.log
- B. metrics.log
- C. splunkd.log
- D. web_service.log
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Correct Answer:
D. web_service.log
Free SPLK-2001 Sample Questions — Splunk Certified Developer
Splunk Certified Developer (SPLK-2001) is a developer-level Splunk certification exam. The blueprint splits the exam across 5 domains, starting with App Architecture, Custom Search Commands, Custom Visualizations. On exam day you face around 80 questions in 80 minutes, in formats such as multiple-choice. The 10 questions below are free samples written to match that style: answer each one first, then reveal the correct answer and note which topics you miss. The SPLK-2001 is rated hard in difficulty, and most candidates prepare with at least 12 months of hands-on experience. Because every answer is revealed in place, you can work through the whole set without leaving this page. Work through all 10 samples before deciding whether to buy the full 70+ question PDF.
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Question 2
Data can be added to a KV store collection in which of the following format(s)?
- A. JSON
- B. JSON, XML
- C. JSON, XML, CSV
- D. JSON, XML, CSV, TXT
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Correct Answer:
A. JSON
Question 3
Which of the following options would be the best way to identify processor bottlenecks of a search?
- A. Using the REST API
- B. Using the search job inspector
- C. Using the Splunk Monitoring Console
- D. Searching the Splunk logs using index=" internal"
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Correct Answer:
B. Using the search job inspector
Question 4
Which of the following statements describe an HEC token? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Maps to a Splunk user
- B. Can be used to download data
- C. Is a GUID (globally unique identifier)
- D. Can be created in Splunk Web or using REST endpoints
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Correct Answer:
- C. Is a GUID (globally unique identifier)
- D. Can be created in Splunk Web or using REST endpoints
Question 5
Consider the following Python code snippet used in a Splunk add-on: if not os.path.exists(full_path): self.doAction(full_path, header) else: f = open(full_path) oldORnew = f.readline ().split(`,`) f.close() An attacker could create a denial of service by causing an error in either the open() or readline() commands. What type of vulnerability is this?
- A. CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure
- B. CWE-562: Return of Stack Variable Address
- C. CWE-404: Improper Resource Shutdown or Release
- D. CWE-636: Not Failing Securely ('Failing Open')
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Correct Answer:
C. CWE-404: Improper Resource Shutdown or Release
Question 6
Which of the following is a way to monitor app performance? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Using Splunk logs
- B. Using the search job inspector
- C. Using the Monitoring Console
- D. Using the storage/collections/config REST endpoint
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Correct Answer:
- A. Using Splunk logs
- B. Using the search job inspector
Question 7
How can indexer acknowledgement be enabled for HTTP Event Collector (HEC)? (Select all that apply.)
- A. No need to do anything, it is turned on by default
- B. When a REST request is sent to create a token, the property for indexer acknowledgement must be set to 1
- C. When a new HEC token is created in Splunk Web, select the checkbox labeled "Enable indexer acknowledgement"
- D. When the Global Settings for HEC are updated in Splunk Web, select the checkbox labeled "Enable indexer acknowledgement"
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Correct Answer:
- C. When a new HEC token is created in Splunk Web, select the checkbox labeled "Enable indexer acknowledgement"
- D. When the Global Settings for HEC are updated in Splunk Web, select the checkbox labeled "Enable indexer acknowledgement"
Question 8
Which Splunk REST endpoint is used to create a KV store collection?
- A. /storage/collections
- B. /storage/kvstore/create
- C. /storage/collections/config
- D. /storage/kvstore/collections
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Correct Answer:
C. /storage/collections/config
Question 9
After updating a dashboard in myApp, a Splunk admin moves myApp to a different Splunk instance. After logging in to the new instance, the dashboard is not seen. What could have happened? (Select all that apply.)
- A. The dashboard's permissions were set to private
- B. User role permissions are different on the new instance
- C. The admin deleted the myApp/local directory before packaging
- D. Changes were placed in: $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/apps/search/default/data/ui/nav
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Correct Answer:
- A. The dashboard's permissions were set to private
- B. User role permissions are different on the new instance
Question 10
Which of the following statements describe oneshot searches? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Are always executed asynchronously
- B. Can specify csv as an output format
- C. Stream all results upon search completion
- D. Can use auto_cancel to set a timeout limit
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Correct Answer:
- B. Can specify csv as an output format
- C. Stream all results upon search completion
SPLK-2001 sample questions FAQ
Are these SPLK-2001 sample questions from the real exam?
No. They are original practice questions written to match the format and topic mix of the Splunk Certified Developer exam, which contains around 80 questions. Treat them as representative practice, not leaked exam content.
How many free SPLK-2001 sample questions do I get?
This page includes 10 questions, each with its correct answer you can reveal in place. The full study PDF expands that to 70+ questions.
Do the sample questions include the correct answers?
Yes. Open the answer panel under each question to see which option is correct. Answer first, then reveal, so the set works as a self-check rather than a reading exercise.
Is 10 sample questions enough to pass the SPLK-2001?
Not on its own. Use the samples to find weak topics, revise them against the official domains, then work through the full 70+ question set under timed conditions before booking the exam.
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