Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

What command would provide input configs and indicate where they are specified for /var/log/sec.log?

1. btool inputs list monitor:////var/log/sec.log --debug

2. splunk btool monitor:////var/log/sec.log list inputs --debug

3. splunk btool list inputs monitor:////var/log/sec.log

4. splunk btool inputs list monitor:///var/log/sec.log --debug

The correct answer is: splunk btool inputs list monitor:///var/log/sec.log --debug

The command that accurately provides input configurations for the specified log file, along with details about where those settings are defined, is indeed the one that employs the `btool` command correctly formatted. In the context of using `splunk btool`, the command functions as a diagnostic tool that allows administrators to view configurations, including input settings related to specific files. The `inputs` refers to the configuration files related to data inputs, and the use of the `list` command along with `--debug` gives additional context, such as whether configurations are inherited or overridden by other settings. Using the correct syntax, `monitor:///var/log/sec.log`, is essential. The double forward slashes (//) before the path is crucial in Splunk's context to indicate that it’s a monitored file path, which follows the convention set within the Splunk ecosystem. Overall, this command combines the necessary elements of `btool` usage, the right command structure, and appropriate debugging information to provide comprehensive input configuration details for the specified log file. This is critical for administrators when fine-tuning data ingestion or troubleshooting issues related to log file capturing.