Splunk Core Certified Consultant (SPLK-2003) practice questions

Exam overview SPLK-2003

Domain coverage 10 domains

• Design Methodology (5%)
• Monitoring Console (8%)
• Security & Interoperability (8%)
• Data Ingestion Mechanics (15%)
• Infrastructure Optimization (7%)
• Search Processing Optimization (14%)
• Data Repository Operations (10%)
• Indexer Cluster Architecture (18%)
• Search Head Cluster Management (10%)
• KV Store Administration (5%)

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1. Q1 Deployment, Installation, and Initial Configuration (5%)

   What is the primary purpose of the Splunk SOAR Automation Broker?

   1. To securely execute actions on remote systems without requiring inbound connections to the SOAR platform
   2. To replace the Splunk SOAR search head
   3. To manage user authentication
   4. To provide data backup for SOAR

   The Splunk SOAR Automation Broker is a lightweight service that runs on remote networks and executes actions securely without requiring inbound connections to the Splunk SOAR platform. It initiates outbound connections to SOAR (via TCP 443), pulls action requests, executes them locally, and returns results. This eliminates the need for complex firewall rules and VPN configurations.
2. Q2 Deployment, Installation, and Initial Configuration (5%)

   Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the Splunk SOAR Automation Broker?

   1. Outbound/egress connectivity to the SOAR instance
   2. Ability to connect via TCP port 443 (HTTPS)
   3. Inbound/ingress connectivity from the SOAR instance
   4. Ability to communicate with remote endpoints

   The Splunk SOAR Automation Broker does NOT require inbound/ingress connectivity from the SOAR instance. It only needs outbound/egress connectivity to the SOAR instance through TCP port 443. This design simplifies firewall rules and security configurations by ensuring the broker initiates all communications outward.
3. Q3 Deployment, Installation, and Initial Configuration (5%)

   Which of the following describes the Splunk SOAR architecture?

   1. A web-based platform with a search head, indexers, and forwarders similar to Splunk Enterprise
   2. A standalone application with no dependencies
   3. A hardware appliance that replaces existing SIEM solutions
   4. A cloud-only solution with no on-premises option

   Splunk SOAR uses a similar architecture to Splunk Enterprise, with a search head for the web interface, indexers for data storage, and forwarders for data collection. SOAR can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud (Splunk SOAR Cloud). The platform provides a case management and automation layer on top of security data.
4. Q4 Deployment, Installation, and Initial Configuration (5%)

   Before configuring a new Splunk SOAR deployment, an administrator must configure licenses. Where is license configuration managed?

   1. Administration settings in the SOAR platform
   2. The Splunk license manager
   3. The SOAR installation wizard
   4. The Pearson VUE portal

   License configuration for Splunk SOAR is managed within the Administration settings of the SOAR platform. Administrators upload and manage licenses that determine the number of users, events, and available features. License management is separate from Splunk Enterprise licensing.
5. Q5 Deployment, Installation, and Initial Configuration (5%)

   What is the first step an administrator should take after installing Splunk SOAR?

   1. Configure the product settings, including licenses, users, and basic system configuration
   2. Create playbooks
   3. Install apps from the marketplace
   4. Configure data sources

   After installing Splunk SOAR, the first step is to configure the product settings, which includes uploading licenses, creating initial user accounts and roles, and configuring basic system settings such as the instance name, time zone, and network settings. Playbooks, apps, and data sources are configured after the core platform is set up.
6. Q6 User Management (5%)

   Which authentication options are supported by Splunk SOAR for user management?

   1. Local authentication, LDAP, SAML, and OpenID Connect
   2. Local authentication only
   3. LDAP only
   4. SAML only

   Splunk SOAR supports multiple authentication methods including local authentication (built-in user database), LDAP/Active Directory, SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language), and OpenID Connect. This flexibility allows organizations to integrate SOAR with existing identity management systems.
7. Q7 User Management (5%)

   When adding a new user in Splunk SOAR, which of the following must be configured?

   1. Username, password, role, and contact information
   2. Only the username
   3. The user's SSH key
   4. The user's API token

   When adding a user in Splunk SOAR, the administrator must configure the username, password (or authentication source), role assignment (which determines permissions), and contact information (such as email). These fields are required to ensure the user can log in and has appropriate access.
8. Q8 User Management (5%)

   Which role provides administrative access to all Splunk SOAR features?

   1. Administrator
   2. Analyst
   3. Observer
   4. Automation Engineer

   The Administrator role in Splunk SOAR provides full administrative access to all features, including user management, system configuration, app management, and all playbook operations. Lower-privileged roles like Analyst and Observer have restricted access based on their specific responsibilities.
9. Q9 User Management (5%)

   An organization needs to restrict a user to only view events and not make any changes. Which role should be assigned?

   1. Observer
   2. Analyst
   3. Administrator
   4. Automation Engineer

   The Observer role in Splunk SOAR provides read-only access to events, playbooks, and dashboards. This role is suitable for users who need to monitor security operations without making changes. The Analyst role can investigate and take action, while the Administrator has full control.
10. Q10 User Management (5%)

    How can roles be customized in Splunk SOAR?

    1. By creating custom roles with specific permissions using the role management settings
    2. Roles cannot be customized in SOAR
    3. By editing the SOAR configuration files directly
    4. By using the Splunk CLI

    Splunk SOAR allows administrators to create custom roles with granular permissions by configuring specific capabilities and access levels through the role management settings in the Administration interface. This enables organizations to create role-based access control (RBAC) that aligns with their security team structure.

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