True or False: Splunk Cloud can accept direct network inputs.

The statement is false because Splunk Cloud does not accept direct network inputs in the same way that on-premises Splunk deployments typically can. Splunk Cloud requires the use of supported data ingestion methods such as HTTP Event Collector (HEC), the Splunk Universal Forwarder, or using cloud connectors, rather than allowing direct TCP or UDP network data inputs. This approach is primarily for security and data integrity reasons, ensuring that all data ingested into Splunk Cloud is properly authenticated and can be managed in line with cloud deployment guidelines. As a result, the correct answer reflects an understanding of the architectural differences between on-premises and cloud-based Splunk environments.