Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

What command can be used to list the content of a specific stanza in the inputs.conf file and show how it is created at index time?

1. ./splunk btool inputs list --show

2. ./splunk btool inputs list monitor:///opt/log/ww1/access.log

3. ./splunk btool inputs list monitor:///opt/log/ww1/access.log --debug

4. ./splunk btool inputs inspect

The correct answer is: ./splunk btool inputs list monitor:///opt/log/ww1/access.log --debug

The command that serves to list the content of a specific stanza in the inputs.conf file and provide insight into its creation at index time is the one that includes the --debug option. This is essential for users looking to understand how Splunk interprets and processes inputs at the time the data is indexed. Using the debug flag alongside the specific file path enables detailed output that showcases not just the configuration settings applied to that particular input, but also how these configurations affect the indexing process. This is particularly useful for troubleshooting or verifying that the configuration aligns with expected behaviors. The information displayed can include attributes like the source type, index, and other pertinent metadata that are set during the indexing phase. By understanding this, users can ensure that their data inputs are processed in accordance with their specific requirements. While other options provide various levels of listing input configurations, they lack the detailed context regarding how these inputs will behave during the indexing process and do not specifically cater to showing the process's internal workings as needed here.