Which deployment allows the customer to begin using the platform more quickly after purchase?

Neither allows quick deployment.

Both allow the same speed of deployment.

Which deployment is more likely to require Splunk assistance for advanced API integrations?

Neither deployment requires assistance

What is a difference in data ingestion capabilities between Self-Service Cloud and Managed Cloud?

Self-Service Cloud allows the customer to configure data inputs directly; Managed Cloud requires the customer to request changes through Splunk.

Managed Cloud allows the customer to configure data inputs directly; Self-Service Cloud requires the customer to request changes through Splunk.

Both offerings allow the customer to configure data inputs directly.

Neither offering allows the customer to configure data inputs.

A development team wants to build custom integrations using the Splunk REST API and needs the ability to use a wide range of API endpoints without vendor restrictions. Which deployment model is more suitable?

Managed Cloud, because it provides a dedicated API gateway.

Managed Cloud, because it exposes all API endpoints by default.

Self-Service Cloud, because it offers broader API access with fewer restrictions.

Both models provide identical API access.

Which deployment typically requires a formal request to Splunk for adding a new data input?

Both Self-Service Cloud and Managed Cloud

Neither deployment requires a request.

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Domain 1Objective 4

List Differences Between Self-Service Cloud and Managed Cloud CLOUD-CERTIFIED-ADMIN Practice Questions (Page 4)

Part of the Splunk Cloud Overview domain, which accounts for 5% of the CLOUD-CERTIFIED-ADMIN exam. Splunk does not publish an official question count, but from its 75-minute exam (~30–50 total, ~2–3 in this domain), expect 1–1 from this objective — we provide 55 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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20concepts

5%of the exam

20 Concepts in This Objective

Definition of Self-Service Cloud
Definition of Managed Cloud
Key differences in management and operations
Differences in customization and control
Differences in support and service level agreements
Differences in cost and pricing model
Differences in scalability and performance
Differences in security and compliance
Differences in upgrade and patching process
Differences in monitoring and health checks
Differences in data ingestion and indexing
Differences in add-ons and apps installation
Differences in API and integration capabilities
Differences in backup and disaster recovery
Differences in user and role management
Differences in deployment time and effort
Differences in compliance with Splunk Cloud certifications
Differences in feature availability
Differences in upgrade windows and maintenance schedules
Differences in customer responsibility for data security

Questions 16–20

16foundation · easy
Which deployment allows the customer to begin using the platform more quickly after purchase?
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17foundation · easy
Which deployment is more likely to require Splunk assistance for advanced API integrations?
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18foundation · easy
What is a difference in data ingestion capabilities between Self-Service Cloud and Managed Cloud?
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19application · medium
A development team wants to build custom integrations using the Splunk REST API and needs the ability to use a wide range of API endpoints without vendor restrictions. Which deployment model is more suitable?
Select an answer first
20foundation · easy
Which deployment typically requires a formal request to Splunk for adding a new data input?
Select an answer first

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