Splunk SPLK-1003 Exam - Topic 8 Question 119 Discussion

Actual exam question for Splunk's SPLK-1003 exam

Question #: 119
Topic #: 8

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Which forwarder type can parse data prior to forwarding?

AUniversal forwarder

BHeaviest forwarder

CHyper forwarder

DHeavy forwarder

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Suggested Answer: D

https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/latest/Forwarding/Typesofforwarders

'A heavy forwarder parses data before forwarding it and can route data based on criteria such as source or type of event.'

by Quentin at Nov 21, 2025, 09:24 AM

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Anna

9 hours ago

Parsing data? Who needs that when you can just forward everything and let someone else deal with it!

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Jolene

6 days ago

Hyper forwarder? More like Hyper-active if you ask me!

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Rachael

11 days ago

B) Heaviest forwarder? Sounds like it would be the best at forwarding. That's my pick.

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Gianna

16 days ago

C) Hyper forwarder sounds like it would be super fast. I'll go with that.

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Wilford

21 days ago

D) Heavy forwarder is the way to go. Parsing is for the weak!

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Melissa

26 days ago

I’m not familiar with the term "hyper forwarder," so I’m guessing it’s not the right answer.

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Breana

1 month ago

I’m leaning towards the heavy forwarder, but I might be mixing it up with the heaviest forwarder.

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Lai

1 month ago

I remember practicing a question about forwarders, and I think the universal forwarder just sends data without parsing it.

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Naomi

1 month ago

I think the heavy forwarder can parse data before forwarding, but I'm not completely sure.

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France

2 months ago

I'm not familiar with these specific forwarder types. I'll have to make an educated guess and go with A, the universal forwarder.

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Emmett

2 months ago

The universal forwarder sounds like the best option for parsing data prior to forwarding. I'm confident that's the right answer.

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Eun

2 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the different forwarder types here. I'll have to review my notes to see which one is known for data parsing capabilities.

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Nickie

2 months ago

A) Universal forwarder is the correct answer. It can parse data before forwarding.

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Goldie

2 months ago

I think it's D) Heavy forwarder. It processes data before sending.

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Socorro

3 months ago

I feel confident about D) Heavy forwarder too. It’s more efficient.

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Daron

3 months ago

I’m not so sure. What about A) Universal forwarder?

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Stephen

3 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. I know the universal forwarder is designed for data parsing, so I'm going to go with option A.

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Keneth

3 months ago

Hmm, I think the universal forwarder can parse data before forwarding, but I'm not totally sure.

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Reita

2 months ago

I believe the heavy forwarder can parse data.

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