Splunk Fundamentals 1 Practice Exam

What are the two types of files that make up an index?

1. Raw data files and index files

2. Raw files and structured files

3. Log files and data files

4. Compressed files and text files

The correct answer is: Raw data files and index files

The correct choice identifies the two essential components of an index within Splunk. Indexes are designed to store data in a way that supports efficient searching and retrieval. The first component, raw data files, contain the unprocessed event data that has been ingested into Splunk. These files are critical because they provide the original events as they entered the system, ensuring that the full context of the data is preserved. The second component, index files, is where Splunk processes the raw data for faster searches. These files are used to build inverted indexes that allow Splunk to quickly locate events based on search queries. This dual structure is what enables Splunk to provide high-performance searches over potentially vast amounts of data. Other choices focus on terms that do not accurately represent the components of an index in Splunk. For instance, raw files and structured files can imply a misunderstanding of how Splunk organizes its data, while log files and data files suggest files that do not capture the complete structure of indexing within Splunk. Similarly, compressed files and text files do not specifically refer to the fundamental components that make up an index.