Splunk Core Certified User Practice Exam

Are search terms in Splunk case sensitive?

1. Yes, they are case sensitive

2. No, they are case insensitive

3. Only when used with field names

4. Only in specific search commands

The correct answer is: No, they are case insensitive

In Splunk, search terms are case insensitive, which means that when performing searches, Splunk treats upper and lower case letters as equivalent. This case insensitivity applies to both the search keywords and the actual content being searched within the indexed data. For instance, searching for "error," "Error," or "ERROR" will return the same results, as Splunk does not distinguish between these variations. This characteristic is particularly beneficial for users, as it simplifies the search process and eliminates the need to remember the exact case used in logs. Only specific contexts, such as when referencing field names in certain commands or when dealing with string comparisons in eval expressions, can introduce case sensitivity, but those instances don't change the general rule regarding search terms. The other options suggest scenarios where case sensitivity would be more prevalent, but those don't accurately reflect the behavior of Splunk's search functionality as a whole.