Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

What is a common utilization for Scripted Inputs in system management?

1. To configure user access controls

2. To collect performance statistics from system commands

3. To generate scheduled reports

4. To maintain log file integrity

The correct answer is: To collect performance statistics from system commands

Scripted inputs in system management are commonly used to collect performance statistics from system commands. This functionality allows Splunk to execute custom scripts or commands that can gather specific metrics or data points from the operating system or applications. These scripts can be tailored to capture a variety of performance indicators such as CPU usage, memory utilization, or network throughput, and can run at preset intervals to continuously gather data for analysis. By enabling the collection of performance statistics in real-time or on a defined schedule, organizations can monitor the health and performance of their systems more effectively. This data can then be used to generate insights, alerts, or reports, thereby supporting proactive management and troubleshooting processes. The other options pertain to different aspects of system management. For instance, configuring user access controls is typically done through user management features rather than scripted inputs. Generating scheduled reports is a function of Splunk’s reporting capabilities, and maintaining log file integrity often involves separate mechanisms such as file integrity monitoring, rather than scripted inputs specifically.