Describe LDAP Concepts and Configuration CORE-CERTIFIED-CONSULTANT Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   When a user attempts to log in to Splunk using LDAP authentication, what is the first step Splunk performs?

   • AIt searches the LDAP directory for the user's entry using the configured base DN and filter
   • BIt binds to the LDAP server using the user's credentials
   • CIt creates a local Splunk user account for the LDAP user
   • DIt maps the user's LDAP groups to Splunk roles before authentication
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2. 2foundation · easy

   Which of the following best describes the structure of an LDAP directory?

   • AA hierarchical tree of entries organized by distinguished names (DNs)
   • BA flat file containing comma-separated user records
   • CA key-value store where each key maps to a single value
   • DA relational database with tables and foreign keys
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4. 3foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of mapping LDAP groups to Splunk roles?

   • ATo control the permissions and capabilities that users inherit when they log in
   • BTo create local Splunk accounts for each LDAP user
   • CTo synchronize user passwords between LDAP and Splunk
   • DTo define the base DN for user searches
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5. 4foundation · easy

   In the context of LDAP, what is the fundamental unit of information stored in a directory?

   • AA base DN, which specifies the starting point for directory searches
   • BA distinguished name (DN), which uniquely identifies an entry in the directory
   • CA schema, which defines the rules for how data can be stored in the directory
   • DAn entry, which is a collection of attributes that describe a single object such as a user or group
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6. 5application · medium

   A company is migrating from a local Splunk authentication to LDAP. The admin configures the LDAP strategy with the server URL 'ldap://dc01.contoso.com' and the base DN 'DC=contoso,DC=com'. The admin also sets the 'User Base DN' to 'OU=Users,DC=contoso,DC=com'. When testing the connection, Splunk reports a successful bind. However, when a user tries to log in, Splunk returns 'User not found'. What is the most likely cause?

   • AThe service account does not have read access to the 'Users' OU.
   • BThe user's DN is not within the 'User Base DN'.
   • CThe LDAP server is not reachable.
   • DThe user's password is incorrect.
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