Splunk Core Certified User — Question 170

Select the best options for "search best practices" in Splunk:
(Choose five.)

Answer options

• A. Select the time range always.
• B. Try to specify index values.
• C. Include as many search terms as possible.
• D. Never select time range.
• E. Try to use * with every search term.
• F. Inclusion is generally better than exclusion.
• G. Try to keep specific search terms.

Correct answer: A, B, C, F, G

Explanation

The correct options focus on enhancing search accuracy and efficiency in Splunk. Selecting the time range (A) and specifying index values (B) help narrow down results. Including many search terms (C), favoring inclusion over exclusion (F), and keeping specific search terms (G) further refine search results. Option D contradicts best practices by advising against using a time range, while option E suggests an inefficient approach by overusing wildcards.