Splunk Core Certified Power User — Question 115

What approach is recommended when using the Splunk Common Information Model (CIM) add-on to normalize data?

Answer options

• A. Run a search using the authentication command.
• B. Consult the CIM event type reference tables.
• C. Consult the CIM data model reference tables.
• D. Run a search using the correlation command.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The recommended approach is to consult the CIM data model reference tables, as they provide the necessary guidelines for data normalization. The other options, while related to Splunk commands and references, do not specifically address the normalization process within the CIM framework.