Splunk Core Certified User Practice Exam

Which of the following statements is true regarding the alerts in Splunk?

1. They can only be triggered by a manual process

2. They can send notifications via SMS only

3. They can trigger actions based on saved searches

4. They are always visible in the results pane

The correct answer is: They can trigger actions based on saved searches

The correct assertion highlights that alerts in Splunk can be configured to trigger actions based on saved searches. This functionality is a core aspect of how Splunk operationalizes its monitoring capabilities. When you create a saved search, you have the option to set it up as an alert. You can specify conditions under which the alert should be triggered, such as when certain threshold values are met, or when specific events occur. This allows for proactive monitoring and immediate responses to critical events in your data. The other statements fail to accurately represent the capabilities of alerts in Splunk. For instance, alerts are not limited to being triggered manually, nor are they restricted to sending notifications exclusively via SMS; they can utilize various notification methods including email, webhook, and more. Additionally, while alerts do have a component in interfaces like the search results pane, they are primarily managed within the alerts and monitoring functionalities of Splunk, and may not always appear in the results pane depending on how they are configured and presented.