Splunk Core Certified Power User — Question 62
Which of the following is a function of the Splunk Common Information Model (CIM)?
Answer options
- A. Normalizing data across a Splunk deployment.
- B. Providing templates for reports and dashboards.
- C. Algorithmically shifting events to other indexes.
- D. Reingesting previously indexed data with new field names.
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is A because the Splunk Common Information Model is specifically designed to normalize data, ensuring consistency in data interpretation across different Splunk applications. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately represent the primary function of the CIM, which does not involve report templates, event shifting, or reingesting data with changed field names.