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Splunk Core Certified Power User exam guide

The SPLK-1002 exam has 65 questions and takes 60 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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Splunk Core Certified Power User (SPLK-1002)

Official exam page
Questions
65
Time
60 min
Passing score
Not published by Splunk
Splunk shows results as pass or fail
Splunk’s candidate handbook
Cost
$130
Per attempt, through Pearson VUE
Official price
Prerequisites
None
Level
Entry
Role
Splunk Power User
Valid for
3 years
Exam code
SPLK-1002

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What’s changing, and when

Splunk hasn’t announced a retirement date for SPLK-1002. We check Splunk’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.

Exam domains

What the exam covers

Each domain’s share of the exam, as Splunk publishes it. Spend your study time in the same proportion.

SPLK-1002

  1. 1Using Transforming Commands for Visualizations

    5%

  2. 2Filtering and Formatting Results

    10%

  3. 3Correlating Events

    15%

  4. 4Creating and Managing Fields

    10%

  5. 5Creating Field Aliases and Calculated Fields

    10%

  6. 6Creating Tags and Event Types

    10%

  7. 7Creating and Using Macros

    10%

  8. 8Creating and Using Workflow Actions

    10%

  9. 9Creating Data Models

    10%

  10. 10Using the Common Information Model (CIM) Add-On

    10%

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How many questions are on the Splunk Core Certified Power User exam?

The SPLK-1002 exam has 65 questions, and you get 60 minutes.

What is the passing score for Splunk Core Certified Power User?

Splunk doesn’t publish a passing score for SPLK-1002. Splunk shows results as pass or fail.

How much does the Splunk Core Certified Power User exam cost?

$130 (per attempt, through Pearson VUE). Check Splunk’s site for the price in your country.

When does SPLK-1002 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 Power User?

None: Splunk sets no prerequisites for Power User. Knowing the exam’s domains well is what counts.

How should I study for Splunk Core Certified Power User?

Weight your time like the exam: Correlating Events carries the most (15%). 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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