Splunk u0026 SQL: Essential Interview Prep Quiz (2025 Edition) Quiz

1. 1. Understanding Splunk

   Which of the following best describes Splunk's primary purpose?

   1. A tool for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine-generated big data
   2. A word processor designed for official documentation
   3. A platform for video streaming only
   4. An email management application
   5. A tool used solely for image editing

2. 2. Query Language Distinction

   What is the main difference between SPL (Search Processing Language) and SQL in the context of Splunk?

   1. SPL is designed for searching machine data, while SQL manages relational databases
   2. SQL is used only for drawing graphics, SPL is for storing files
   3. SPL creates web pages, while SQL sends emails
   4. SPL is a type of hardware, SQL is a type of software
   5. They are both used exclusively for video processing

3. 3. Database Integration

   How can Splunk connect to an external SQL database for querying data?

   1. By installing an app, providing connection details, and running SQL queries
   2. Only by manual file transfers with no apps involved
   3. By downloading SQL databases from the internet and importing them via USB
   4. Automatically connects to any database without configuration
   5. Connecting through wireless printing only

4. 4. Common SQL Commands

   When using Splunk DB Connect to interact with a database, which command would you use to retrieve data?

   1. SELECT
   2. SEND
   3. REMOVE
   4. COPY
   5. EXTRACTT

5. 5. Use of Subqueries

   Can subqueries (a query within a query) be used in Splunk when connecting to SQL databases?

   1. Yes, subqueries are supported
   2. No, subqueries are never allowed
   3. Only on weekends
   4. Subqueries are restricted to image data only
   5. Subquaries are a type of hardware and not related to Splunk

6. 6. Data Types in Splunk vs SQL

   If you want to analyze time-stamped event logs in Splunk, which type of data are you most likely handling compared to traditional SQL tables?

   1. Unstructured or semi-structured data
   2. Printed documents
   3. Pure binary files only
   4. Only numeric arrays
   5. Painted images

7. 7. Visualization

   After running SQL queries in Splunk, what can be done with the results to help users better understand the data?

   1. Create dashboards and visualizations
   2. Save them as unsupported file formats
   3. Display them only as raw text without formatting
   4. Delete results immediately
   5. Send them as Morse code

8. 8. Example of a JOIN

   Which scenario best describes the use of a JOIN command in SQL when used with Splunk?

   1. Combining records from two tables using a shared field, such as customer_id
   2. Joining two unrelated images together
   3. Running simultaneous games
   4. Disconnecting two databases
   5. Copying text from one document to another without a database involved

9. 9. Terminology Confusion

   Which of the following is NOT a valid SQL command used with Splunk DB Connect?

   1. LOOKUPP
   2. SELECT
   3. INSERT
   4. UPDATE
   5. DELETE

10. 10. Quick Concept Recall

    If you want to add a new record to a table in a SQL database connected to Splunk, which basic SQL command should you use?

    1. INSERT
    2. REMOVE
    3. DELTETE
    4. DISCARD
    5. DESCRIBE