SPLK-3003
1Deploying Splunk
5%
2Monitoring Console
8%
3Access and Roles
8%
4Data Collection
15%
5Indexing
14%
6Search
14%
7Configuration Management
8%
8Indexer Clustering
18%
9Search Head Clustering
10%
Exam guide · SPLK-3003
Splunk Core Certified Consultant exam guide
The SPLK-3003 exam has 86 questions and takes 120 minutes. Splunk doesn’t publish a passing score. It costs $130 (per attempt, through Pearson VUE). Splunk hasn’t announced a retirement date.
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The exam at a glance
Splunk Core Certified Consultant (SPLK-3003)
- Questions
- 86
- Time
- 120 min
- Prerequisites
- Enterprise Architect (and the certifications before it), plus two Splunk courses
- Level
- Expert
- Role
- Splunk Consultant
- Valid for
- 3 years
- Exam code
- SPLK-3003
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What’s changing, and when
Splunk hasn’t announced a retirement date for SPLK-3003. We check Splunk’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
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How many questions are on the Splunk Core Certified Consultant exam?
The SPLK-3003 exam has 86 questions, and you get 120 minutes.
What is the passing score for Splunk Core Certified Consultant?
Splunk doesn’t publish a passing score for SPLK-3003. Splunk shows results as pass or fail.
How much does the Splunk Core Certified Consultant exam cost?
$130 (per attempt, through Pearson VUE). Check Splunk’s site for the price in your country.
When does SPLK-3003 retire?
Splunk hasn’t announced one yet. We check Splunk’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
What experience do I need for Splunk Core Certified Consultant?
Splunk lists: Enterprise Architect (and the certifications before it), plus two Splunk courses.
How should I study for Splunk Core Certified Consultant?
Weight your time like the exam: Indexer Clustering carries the most (18%). Take the free practice test to find your weakest domains, make a study plan around them, and before you book, sit full-length timed practice exams until you pass them comfortably.
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