Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

Which command would you use to check if the Splunk instance is successfully listening?

1. splunk test listen

2. splunk monitor listen

3. splunk display listen

4. splunk verify listen

The correct answer is: splunk display listen

The command that is employed to verify if a Splunk instance is actively and successfully listening for data is 'splunk display listen.' This command provides information about the listening ports and protocols configured in the Splunk instance. By executing this command, administrators can confirm the status of data inputs and ensure that the instance is ready to receive data. This functionality is essential for troubleshooting potential issues with data ingestion and confirming that the necessary services are operational. In Splunk, ensuring that the instance is correctly listening is a foundational step in managing data flow within the environment. The other commands, while they may seem related, do not perform the same function. They might not exist or have different purposes and would not provide the necessary verification of listening status in the context being asked.