Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect Practice Test

Which action can be executed using Splunk alerts concerning third-party systems?

1. Data storage retrieval

2. Provision actions on the third-party system

3. Only create notifications

4. Forward alerts for manual handling

The correct answer is: Provision actions on the third-party system

The ability to provision actions on third-party systems through Splunk alerts is a powerful feature that allows for greater integration and automation within your monitoring and response architecture. When an alert is triggered in Splunk based on specific search criteria or events, it can initiate predefined actions that directly interact with external systems. For instance, if a certain threshold is exceeded or an unusual activity is detected, Splunk can be set up to automatically interact with third-party systems to take corrective actions, such as changing configurations, restarting services, or notifying a ticketing system to open a new incident. This capability not only streamlines processes but also helps in maintaining operational efficiency by allowing systems to respond in real-time without human intervention. By automating the response to alerts, organizations can minimize downtime and improve incident response times, illustrating the effectiveness of integrating Splunk with other systems. The other options, while relevant to alert notifications, do not leverage the full potential of Splunk's functionality to interact directly and proactively with external systems. Data storage retrieval, solely creating notifications, and forwarding alerts for manual handling do not encompass the transformative action that can be initiated by Splunk alerts when configured to interact with third-party applications or services.