SPLK-2003 Online Practice Questions and Answers

Correct Answer: B

The Phantom API command to create a custom list is phantom.create_list(). This command takes a list name and an optional description as parameters and returns a list ID if successful. The other commands are not valid Phantom API commands. phantom.add_list() is a Python function that can be used in custom code blocks to add data to an existing list. To create a custom list in Splunk Phantom, the appropriate API command used is phantom.create_list(). This function allows for the creation of a new list that can be used to store data such as IP addresses, file hashes, or any other information that you want to track or reference across multiple playbooks or within different parts of the Phantom platform. The custom list is a flexible data structure that can be leveraged for various use cases within Phantom, including data enrichment, persistent storage of information, and cross-playbook data sharing.

Correct Answer: D

Under Asset Ingestion Settings in Splunk SOAR, when configuring an asset, the number of labels that must be applied can be zero or more. Labels are optional and are used to categorize data and control access. They are not a requirement under Asset Ingestion Settings, but they can be used to enhance organization and filtering if chosen.

Correct Answer: A

The correct answer is A because the _filter parameter is used to filter the results based on a field value, and the icontain operator is used to perform a case- insensitive substring match. The filePath field is part of the Common Event Format (CEF) standard, and the cef_ prefix is used to access CEF fields in the REST API. The answer B is incorrect because it uses the wrong syntax for the REST API. The answer C is incorrect because it uses the wrong endpoint (result instead of artifact) and the wrong syntax for the REST API. The answer D is incorrect because it uses the wrong syntax for the REST API and the wrong spelling for the icontains operator. Reference: Splunk SOAR REST API Guide, page 18. To query and display all artifacts that contain the term "results" in a filePath CEF (Common Event Format) value, using the REST API endpoint with a filter parameter is effective. The filter _filter_cef_filePath_icontain="results" is applied to search within the artifact data for filePath fields that contain the term "results", disregarding case sensitivity. This method allows users to precisely locate and work with artifacts that meet specific criteria, aiding in the investigation and analysis processes within Splunk SOAR.

Correct Answer: C

The Splunk App for Phantom is designed to facilitate the integration between Splunk Enterprise Security and Splunk SOAR (Phantom), enabling the seamless forwarding of notable events from Splunk to Phantom. This app allows users to leverage the analytical and data processing capabilities of Splunk ES and utilize Phantom for automated orchestration and response. The app typically includes mechanisms for specifying which notable events to send to Phantom, formatting the data appropriately, and ensuring secure communication between the two platforms. This integration is crucial for organizations looking to combine the strengths of Splunk's SIEM capabilities with Phantom's automation and orchestration features to enhance their security operations.

Correct Answer: B

A step when configuring event forwarding from Splunk to Phantom is to create a Splunk alert that uses the event_forward.py script to send events to Phantom. This script will convert the Splunk events to CEF format and send them to Phantom as containers. The other options are not valid steps for event forwarding. See Forwarding events from Splunk to Phantom for more details. Configuring event forwarding from Splunk to Phantom typically involves creating a Splunk alert that leverages a script (like event_forward.py) to automatically send triggered event data to Phantom. This setup enables Splunk to act as a detection mechanism that, upon identifying notable events based on predefined criteria, forwards these events to Phantom for further orchestration, automation, and response actions. This integration streamlines the process of incident management by connecting Splunk's powerful data analysis capabilities with Phantom's orchestration and automation framework.

Correct Answer: BCD

Creating smaller and more focused playbooks in Splunk SOAR is considered good design practice for several reasons:

B: It reduces complexity, making playbooks easier to maintain. Large, complex playbooks can become unwieldy and difficult to troubleshoot or update.

C: Encourages code reuse, as smaller playbooks can be designed to handle specific tasks that can be reused across different scenarios.

D: Avoids duplication of code, as common functionalities can be centralized within specific playbooks, rather than having the same code replicated across multiple playbooks.

This approach has several benefits, such as:

Reducing large complex playbooks which become difficult to maintain. Smaller playbooks are easier to read, debug, and update.

Encouraging code reuse in a more compartmentalized form. Smaller playbooks can be used as building blocks for multiple scenarios, reducing the need to write duplicate code.

Improving performance and scalability. Smaller playbooks can run faster and consume less resources than larger playbooks.

The other options are not valid reasons for creating smaller and more focused playbooks. Reducing the amount of playbook data stored in each repo is not a significant benefit, as the playbook data is not very large compared to other types of

data in Splunk SOAR. Avoiding duplication of code across multiple playbooks is a consequence of code reuse, not a separate goal.

Correct Answer: A

In Splunk SOAR, playbooks can execute actions either synchronously (waiting for one action to complete before starting the next) or asynchronously (allowing actions to run concurrently). If a playbook starts executing before the previous one has completed, it indicates that synchronous execution has not been properly configured between these playbooks. This is crucial when the output of one playbook is a dependency for the subsequent playbook. Options B, C, and D do not directly address the observed behavior of concurrent playbook execution, making option A the most accurate explanation for why the second playbook starts before the completion of the first.

synchronous execution is a feature of the SOAR automation engine that allows you to control the order of execution of playbook blocks. Synchronous execution ensures that a playbook block waits for the completion of the previous block before starting its execution. Synchronous execution can be enabled or disabled for each playbook block in the playbook editor, by toggling the Synchronous Execution switch in the block settings. Therefore, option A is the correct answer, as it states the cause of the behavior where the second playbook starts executing before the first one completes. Option B is incorrect, because the first playbook performing poorly is not the cause of the behavior, but rather a possible consequence of the behavior. Option C is incorrect, because the sleep option for the second playbook is not the cause of the behavior, but rather a workaround that can be used to delay the execution of the second playbook. Option D is incorrect, because the join configuration on the second playbook is not the cause of the behavior, but rather a way of merging multiple paths of execution into one. Web search results from search_web(query="Splunk SOAR Automation Developer synchronous execution")

Correct Answer: C

The global block within a Splunk SOAR playbook is primarily used to import external packages or define global variables that will be utilized across various parts of the playbook. This block sets the stage for the playbook by ensuring that all necessary libraries, modules, or predefined variables are available for use in subsequent actions, decision blocks, or custom code segments within the playbook. This practice promotes code reuse and efficiency, enabling more sophisticated and powerful playbook designs by leveraging external functionalities.

Correct Answer: A

A user can determine which app actions are available by adding an action block to a playbook canvas area. The action block will show a list of all the apps installed on the Phantom system and the actions supported by each app. The other options do not provide a comprehensive view of the app actions available. Reference, page 11. In Splunk Phantom, to determine which app actions are available, a user can add an action block to the playbook canvas area within the visual playbook editor. The action block will present a list of available apps and their associated actions that the user can choose from. This method provides a user-friendly way to browse and select from the various actions that can be incorporated into the automation workflows (playbooks). The visual playbook editor is a key component of Phantom, allowing users to design, edit, and manage playbooks via a graphical interface.

Correct Answer: D

Cases and events are two types of containers in Phantom. Cases are incidents with a known violation and a plan for correction, such as a malware infection, a phishing attack, or a data breach. Events are occurrences in the system that may require a response, such as an alert, a log entry, or an email. Cases and events can contain both high-level and low-level incident artifacts, such as IP addresses, URLs, files, or users. Cases do not contain a collection of containers, but rather a collection of artifacts, tasks, notes, and comments. Events are not necessarily potential threats, but rather indicators of potential threats. In the context of Splunk Phantom, cases and events serve different purposes. Cases are structured to manage and respond to incidents with known violations and typically have a plan for correction. They often involve a coordinated response and may include various artifacts, notes, tasks, and evidence that need to be managed collectively. Events, on the other hand, are occurrences or alerts within the system that may require a response. They can be considered as individual pieces of information or incidents that may be part of a larger case. Events are the building blocks that can be aggregated into cases if they are related and require a consolidated approach to incident response and investigation.