Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

Is it true that the file monitor input can monitor .log files?

1. Yes, all text files including .log are monitored

2. No, it does not support .log files

3. Only if specified in the configuration

4. Yes, but with limitations

The correct answer is: Yes, all text files including .log are monitored

The file monitor input in Splunk is designed to capture and index data from various file types, including .log files. The ability to monitor all text files is a fundamental feature of this input. By default, the file monitor can detect and ingest any text-based file format, which encompasses .log files. This makes it an effective tool for monitoring logs generated by applications, system processes, or any data that is written out as text. While there may be specific settings or configurations that could affect how particular files are indexed—such as defining the appropriate source type or setting up event breaking rules—the general functionality of the file monitor input allows for the ingestion of .log files seamlessly. This widespread compatibility with text files, including .log formats, is crucial for users who rely on log data for analysis and monitoring purposes within Splunk. The other choices represent misunderstandings about the capabilities of the file monitor input. The statement regarding limitations does not accurately reflect the inherent capability to monitor .log files as part of its core function.