Splunk Core Certified User Practice Exam

Which of the following are options for adding app data?

1. Upload, Monitor, Notify

2. Upload, Forward, Monitor

3. Upload, Check, Monitor

4. Upload, Import, Forward

The correct answer is: Upload, Forward, Monitor

The correct answer highlights the options that relate specifically to methods of adding data to Splunk. Each option takes into account the various ways in which data can be ingested or managed within the Splunk environment. "Upload" is a consistent method across the choices. It refers to the manual or user-initiated process of adding data files into Splunk. "Forward" is integral in Splunk's data ingestion model, referring to the practice of using forwarders to collect and send log data from remote sources into the Splunk index. This method is particularly valuable in distributed environments where data sources are located across multiple machines and need centralized processing, thus ensuring real-time data availability. "Monitor" pertains to the ability of Splunk to continuously check designated directories or files for new or updated data. This capability allows for automatic ingestion of logs or other data artifacts as they are generated, which is essential for real-time log analysis and monitoring. The combination of these three methods—uploading data manually, forwarding data from remote sources, and monitoring files for continuous data input—provides a flexible and comprehensive approach to manage and ingest data effectively in Splunk. The other options either replace "Forward" with terms that do not accurately reflect the methods Splunk employs for