Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect Practice Test

When troubleshooting monitor inputs, which command checks the status of the tailed files?

1. splunk cmd btool inputs list | tail

2. splunk cmd btool check inputs layer

3. curl https://serverhost:8089/services/admin/inputstatus/TailingProcessor:FileStatus

4. curl https://serverhost:8089/services/admin/inputstatus/TailingProcessor:Tailstatus

The correct answer is: curl https://serverhost:8089/services/admin/inputstatus/TailingProcessor:FileStatus

The command that checks the status of the tailed files is designed to provide insights into the real-time data inputs being processed by Splunk. In this case, using the command to access the TailingProcessor:FileStatus endpoint communicates directly with the Splunk service, allowing you to retrieve detailed status information about files that are actively being monitored and indexed. This command is particularly useful during troubleshooting because it allows administrators to quickly verify whether the files are being tailed correctly, check the file status, and identify any potential issues that may be affecting data ingestion. The output from this command can include information regarding file sizes, position in the file for data reading, and any error states that might be present. In contrast, the other commands would not provide specific insights into the current status of tailed files. For instance, using btool commands focuses more on configuration and validation rather than live input status. The distinction here highlights how querying specific endpoints can yield more actionable information for troubleshooting real-time data inputs.