Splunk Fundamentals 1 Practice Exam

What is the term used for the name of the file or stream from which data is sourced?

1. Sourcetype

2. Host

3. Source

4. Data Stream

The correct answer is: Source

The term used for the name of the file or stream from which data is sourced is indeed "Source." This term encompasses various types of data inputs in Splunk, such as log files, network streams, or any other forms of data that Splunk ingests for analysis. Understanding the Source is critical as it helps in organizing, categorizing, and processing the data correctly within Splunk. The other terms, while relevant in different contexts, do not specifically refer to the name of the data file or stream. "Sourcetype" categorizes the format of the data for proper indexing and searching within Splunk. "Host" identifies the origin of the data. "Data Stream" is more of a general concept that refers to the flow of data rather than a specific term used to designate a source in Splunk.