SPLUNK-CORE-ADVANCED-POWER-USER: Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User
Master the Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User exam — advanced statistical and eval command functions, KV Store and geospatial lookups, alert actions, regex field extraction with erex and rex, self-describing data with spath and multikv, nested search macros, report and data model acceleration with summary indexing and tstats, search tuning with lispy and the TERM directive, multivalued fields, advanced transactions and subsearches, and Simple XML dashboards with forms, tokens, drilldowns and event handlers.
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Official Exam Details
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Questions | 70 |
| Passing Score | Pass / fail (Splunk does not publish an exact numeric cut score) |
| Exam Cost | $130 USD |
| Testing Provider | Splunk (Pearson VUE) |
| Prerequisites | Splunk Core Certified Power User |
| Question Types | Multiple choice |
Domain Breakdown
| Domain | Questions |
|---|---|
| Statistical and eval Command Functions | 22 |
| Drilldowns and Advanced Behaviors | 27 |
| Lookups and Alerts | 22 |
| Advanced Field Creation, Self-Describing Data and Macros | 25 |
| Acceleration: Reports, Summary Indexing, Data Models and tsidx | 22 |
| Search Efficiency, Tuning and Time | 23 |
| Manipulating, Filtering and Multivalued Data | 31 |
| Advanced Transactions and Subsearches | 27 |
| Dashboard Prototyping and Forms | 23 |
| Dashboard Performance and Customization | 28 |
Note on these domains: Splunk publishes this blueprint as 22 separately weighted sections, each worth between 2% and 7%. Spread across a 250-question bank every one of those 22 would score fewer than 24 questions, which is too thin to revise from, so adjacent sections have been consolidated into 10 domains that preserve the official weighting exactly (8/8/10/8/9/13/11/9/12/12 = 100%). Each domain names the official sections it covers. This exam also builds directly on Splunk Core Certified Power User, which is its stated prerequisite, so the command vocabulary deliberately overlaps that bank; the questions here are written at advanced, scenario-driven depth rather than repeating definitional recall.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the passing score for the Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User exam?
The passing score for Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User (SPLUNK-CORE-ADVANCED-POWER-USER) is Pass / fail (Splunk does not publish an exact numeric cut score). Our practice exams use an 80% threshold to help you build confidence before the real test.
How long is the Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User exam?
The official Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User exam is 60 minutes long. You can simulate this time pressure using our Exam Mode, which includes a countdown timer and auto-submit.
How much does the Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User exam cost?
The Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User certification exam costs $130 USD. You can prepare with our 250-question practice exam for just $9 (1 year access) — a fraction of the real exam fee.
How many questions are on the Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User exam?
The official Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User exam has 70 questions. Our practice bank includes 250 exam-style questions with detailed explanations covering all 10 domains.
What are the prerequisites for Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User?
Prerequisites for Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User: Splunk Core Certified Power User. Our study materials are designed for all levels, with detailed explanations that build understanding from scratch.
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