SPLK-1001 Practice Test 01
Which of the following is the most efficient filter for running searches in Splunk? A.Time B.Fast mode C.Sourcetype D.Selected Fields
A.Time (Correct) Explanation The correct answer is A, Time Time is the most efficient filter for running searches in Splunk. By specifying a time range for the search, Splunk will only search through the events that fall within that time range, which reduces the amount of data that needs to be processed and can improve search performance.
When writing searches in Splunk, which of the following is true about Booleans? A.They must be lowercase. B.They must be uppercase. C.They must be in quotations. D.They must be in parentheses
B.They must be uppercase. (Correct) Explanation In Splunk, Booleans must be written in uppercase letters. Therefore, the correct answer is B. For example, to search for events that contain both the terms "error" and "server", you would write the following search: error AND server The use of uppercase "AND" indicates that both terms must be present in the events to match the search criteria. Option A, "They must be lowercase", is incorrect. Option C, "They must be in quotations", is incorrect. Quotations are used in Splunk to indicate that a string of characters is a single term, but they are not required for Booleans. Option D, "They must be in parentheses", is also incorrect. Parentheses can be used in Splunk to group search terms and control the order of evaluation, but they are not required for Booleans.
When running searches, command modifiers in the search string are displayed in what color? A.Red B.Blue C.Orange D.Highlighted
C.Orange (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is C, Orange BOOLEAN OPERATORS and COMMAND MODIFIERS are always in orange.
How do you add or remove fields from search results? A.Use field + to add and field - to remove. B.Use table + to add and table - to remove. C.Use fields + to add and fields - to remove. D.Use fields Plus to add and fields Minus to remove.
C.Use fields + to add and fields - to remove. (Correct) Explanation The Correct answer is C, Use fields + to add and fields - to remove.
When an alert action is configured to run a script, Splunk must be able to locate the script. Which is one of the directories Splunk will look in to find the script? A.$SPLUNK_HOME/bin/scripts B.$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/scripts C.$SPLUNK_HOME/bin/etc/scripts D.$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/scripts/bin
A.$SPLUNK_HOME/bin/scripts (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is A, $SPLUNK_HOME/bin/scripts The script or batch file that an alert triggers must be at either of the following locations: $SPLUNK_HOME/bin/scripts $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/apps/<AppName>/bin/scripts
By default, how long does Splunk retain a search job? A.10 Minutes B.15 Minutes C.1 Day D.7 Days
A.10 Minutes (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is A, 10 Minutes By default, Splunk retains search job results for 10 minutes after the search job has completed. This means that if you run a search and then close the search page or navigate away from it, you can still access the results of that search for up to 10 minutes before they are automatically deleted. This default retention time can be changed by the system administrator through the "search_job_ttl" setting in the "limits.conf" configuration file.
Which statement is true about Splunk alerts? A.Alerts are based on searches that are either run on a scheduled interval or in real-time. B.Alerts are based on searches and when triggered will only send an email notification. C.Alerts are based on searches and require cron to run on scheduled interval. D.Alerts are based on searches that are run exclusively as real-time.
A.Alerts are based on searches that are either run on a scheduled interval or in real-time. (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is A, Alerts are based on searches that are either run on a scheduled interval or in real-time. Splunk alerts can be configured to run on a schedule or in real-time and can trigger actions such as sending an email, running a script, or writing to a lookup table when specific conditions are met in the search results.
A collection of items containing things such as data inputs, UI elements, and knowledge objects is known as what? A.An app B.JSON C.A role D.An enhanced solution
A.An app (Correct) Explanation Answer is A, An app An App is a self-contained set of configurations that is used to address a particular set of requirements or solve a specific use case. Apps are designed to be portable and can be easily shared between Splunk instances. They can contain saved searches, event types, field extractions, custom visualizations, and many other configurations that allow users to analyze and understand their data in a meaningful way.
How can search results be kept longer than 7 days? A.By scheduling a report. B.By creating a link to the job. C.By changing the job settings. D.By changing the time range picker to more than 7 days
A.By scheduling a report. (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is A, By scheduling a report. When you run a new search job, the job is retained in the system for a period of time, called the job lifetime. During the lifetime, you can access the job and view the data returned by the job. If the job is not accessed within the specified lifetime, the job expires and is removed from the system. There are two lifetime settings, 10 minutes and 7 days. The lifetime starts from the moment the job is run. Here keyword is longer than 7 days, changing job settings will allow only up to 7 days so if you want to go more than that then you have to schedule a report.
A field exists in search results, but isn't being displayed in the fields sidebar.How can it be added to the fields sidebar? A.Click All Fields and select the field to add it to Selected Fields. B.Click Interesting Fields and select the field to add it to Selected Fields. C.Click Selected Fields and select the field to add it to Interesting Fields. D.This scenario isn't possible because all fields returned from a search always appear in the fields sidebar.
A.Click All Fields and select the field to add it to Selected Fields. (Correct) Explanation The Correct answer is A, Click All Fields and select the field to add it to Selected Fields. Click All Fields and select the field to add it to Selected Fields is the correct way to add a field to the fields sidebar in Splunk
Which of the following is a Splunk search best practice? A.Filter as early as possible. B.Never specify more than one index. C.Include as few search terms as possible. D.Use wildcards to return more search results
A.Filter as early as possible. (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is A, Filter as early as possible is a Splunk search best practice. Filtering as early as possible means applying filters or restrictions to your search as soon as you can, so that Splunk searches only the events that meet your search criteria. This can help reduce the amount of data Splunk needs to search through, which can lead to faster and more efficient searches. B. It's generally best to specify the minimum number of indexes required to complete your search, as this can help improve performance. However, there may be situations where searching multiple indexes is necessary to get the desired results. C. While including fewer search terms can help speed up your search, it's important to ensure that your search terms are specific enough to return the data you need. Using too few search terms can result in incomplete or inaccurate results. D. Using wildcards can be useful in certain situations, but it's generally best to use them sparingly and only when necessary. Using too many wildcards can slow down your search and return irrelevant results.
When displaying results of a search, which of the following is true about line charts? A.Line charts are optimal for single and multiple series. B.Line charts are optimal for single series when using Fast mode. C.Line charts are optimal for multiple series with 3 or more columns. D.Line charts are optimal for multiseries searches with at least 2 or more columns.
A.Line charts are optimal for single and multiple series. (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is A, Line charts are optimal for single and multiple series. Typically, line or area charts represent multiple series. Line charts can also be used for a single data series, but area charts cannot.
What does the rare command do? A.Returns the least common field values of a given field in the results. B.Returns the most common field values of a given field in the results. C.Returns the top 10 field values of a given field in the results. D.Returns the lowest 10 field values of a given field in the results.
A.Returns the least common field values of a given field in the results. (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is A, Returns the least common field values of a given field in the results. The rare command returns the least common field values of a given field in the results. It is the opposite of the top command which returns the most common field values.
What is the purpose of using a by clause with the stats command? A.To group the results by one or more fields. B.To compute numerical statistics on each field. C.To specify how the values in a list are delimited. D.To partition the input data based on the split-by fields.
A.To group the results by one or more fields. (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is A, To group the results by one or more fields. The purpose of using a by clause with the stats command in Splunk is to group the results by one or more fields. This allows you to compute statistics or apply functions to each group separately, and is particularly useful when you want to analyze data across multiple dimensions or categories. By using the by clause, you can break down large result sets into more manageable groups that are easier to analyze and interpret.
Which stats command function provides a count of how many unique values exist for a given field in the result set? A.dc(field) B.count(field) C.count-by(field) D.distinct-count(field)
A.dc(field) (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is A, dc(field) dc(field) provides a count of how many unique values exist for a given field in the result set.
When placed early in a search, which command is most effective at reducing search execution time? A.dedup B.rename C.sort - D.fields +
A.dedup (Correct) The Correct answer is A, dedup In Splunk, dedup is a search command that is used to remove duplicate events from the search results based on the values in one or more fields. It keeps the first occurrence of an event with a unique field value and discards all subsequent occurrences of events with the same field value. The dedup command can be used in combination with other search commands to further refine and filter search results.
Which of the following searches will return results where fail, 400, and error exist in every event? A.error AND (fail AND 400) B.error OR (fail and 400) C.error AND (fail OR 400) D.error OR fail OR 400
A.error AND (fail AND 400) (Correct) Explanation The correct answer is A, error AND (fail AND 400) The search "error AND (fail AND 400)" will return results where the term "error" exists in every event along with both "fail" and "400". The parentheses are used to group the "fail AND 400" expression together so that it is evaluated as a single unit. Option B will return results where "error" exists in every event or where both "fail" and "400" exist in an event. Option C will return results where "error" exists in every event and either "fail" or "400" exists in an event. Option D will return results where "error", "fail", or "400" exists in an event.
Which of the following constraints can be used with the top command? A.limit B.useperc C.addtotals D.fieldcount
A.limit (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is: A, limit In Splunk, the "top" command is used to generate a summary of the most frequent or highest values in a specific field. This command can be used with various constraints to further refine the results. The "limit" constraint is used to limit the number of results returned by the "top" command. For example, "top 10" will return only the top 10 results. The "useperc" constraint can be used to display the percentage of occurrences for each result. The "addtotals" constraint can be used to add a row to the output that displays the total count or sum of the values in the selected field. The "fieldcount" constraint is not a valid constraint for the "top" command.
In the fields sidebar, which character denotes alphanumeric field values? A.# B.% C.a D.a#
B.% (Correct) Explanation The Correct answer is B, % a = string # = numeric % = alphanumeric
Which of the following searches would return events with failure in index netfw or warn or critical in index netops? A.(index=netfw failure) AND index=netops warn OR critical B.(index=netfw failure) OR (index=netops (warn OR critical)) (Correct) C.(index=netfw failure) AND (index=netops (warn OR critical)) D.(index=netfw failure) OR index=netops OR (warn OR critical)
B.(index=netfw failure) OR (index=netops (warn OR critical)) (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is B. (index=netfw failure) OR (index=netops (warn OR critical)) To combine multiple search conditions in Splunk, parentheses should be used to group them together based on their intended order of execution. In this case, we want to search for events that contain the term "failure" in the "netfw" index, or the terms "warn" or "critical" in the "netops" index. The correct search string that meets these criteria is: (index=netfw failure) OR (index=netops (warn OR critical)) Option A is incorrect because the "OR" operator is evaluated before the "AND" operator. This means that the search would return events with "failure" in index "netfw" and any events in index "netops" with "warn", "critical", or any other term. Option C is also incorrect because it uses the "AND" operator between the two indexes, which would only return events that contain both "failure" in index "netfw" and either "warn" or "critical" in index "netops". Option D is incorrect because it uses "OR" to combine all the search conditions without grouping them together. This means that it would return events with "failure" in index "netfw", events in index "netops" with any term, and any events in any index with the terms "warn" or "critical".
Which of the following statements about case sensitivity is true? A.Both field names and field values ARE case sensitive. B.Field names ARE case sensitive; field values are NOT. C.Field values ARE case sensitive; field names ARE NOT. D.Both field names and field values ARE NOT case sensitive.
B.Field names ARE case sensitive; field values are NOT. (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is B, Field names ARE case sensitive; field values are NOT. Field names ARE case sensitive; field values are NOT
After running a search, what effect does clicking and dragging across the timeline have? A.Executes a new search. B.Filters current search results. C.Moves to past or future events. D.Expands the time range of the search.
B.Filters current search results. (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is B, Filters current search results. To select a narrower time range, click and drag across a series of bars . This action filters the current search results ,does not re-execute the search.
Which of the following Splunk components typically resides on the machines where data originates? A.Indexer B.Forwarder C.Search head D.Deployment server
B.Forwarder (Correct) Explanation The correct answer is B, Forwarder. Splunk forwarders are lightweight components that typically reside on the machines where data originates. Their purpose is to collect data from various sources on the local machine and forward it to the Splunk indexers or other forwarders for further processing and indexing. The Splunk indexer is responsible for indexing the data and making it searchable, while the search head is used to search and analyze the indexed data. The deployment server is used to manage configurations and settings across distributed Splunk environments. Therefore, the forwarder is the component that typically resides on the machines where data originates, and it is responsible for forwarding data to the indexer for processing and indexing.
Which of the following file types is an option for exporting Splunk search results? A.PDF B.JSON C.XLS D.RTF
B.JSON (Correct) Explanation The correct answer is B, JSON You can export search results to Raw Events (text file), CSV, XML or JSON format. But if the search is a saved search, such as a Report, you can export using the PDF format.
What does the values function of the stats command do? A.Lists all values of a given field. B.Lists unique values of a given field. C.Returns a count of unique values for a given field. D.Returns the number of events that match the search.
B.Lists unique values of a given field. (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is B, Lists unique values of a given field. The values function of the stats command lists the unique values of a given field.
What must be done before an automatic lookup can be created? (Choose all that apply.) A.The lookup command must be used. B.The lookup definition must be created. C.The lookup file must be uploaded to Splunk. D.The lookup file must be verified using the inputlookup command.
B.The lookup definition must be created. (Correct) C.The lookup file must be uploaded to Splunk. (Correct) D.The lookup file must be verified using the inputlookup command. (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is B,C&D. B. The lookup definition must be created: Before an automatic lookup can be created, you need to create a lookup definition that specifies the name and location of the lookup file, the fields to use for the lookup, and how to match the lookup fields to the search fields. C. The lookup file must be uploaded to Splunk: You need to create a CSV file that contains the lookup table with the fields you want to use for the lookup and upload it to Splunk. The first row of the CSV file must contain the field names, and each subsequent row should contain the corresponding values for each field. D. The lookup file must be verified using the inputlookup command: It is essential to verify the lookup file using the inputlookup command. This step ensures that the file is accessible, contains the expected data, and can be used effectively for lookups. A. The lookup command is not necessary to create an automatic lookup. The lookup command is used to perform a lookup during a search, but it is not necessary for creating an automatic lookup.
What user interface component allows for time selection? A.Time summary B.Time range picker C.Search time picker D.Data source time statistics
B.Time range picker (Correct) Explanation The Correct answer is B, Time range picker The interface component for time selection in Splunk is called the "time range picker".
What syntax is used to link key/value pairs in search strings? A.action+purchase B.action=purchase C.action | purchase D.action equal purchase
B.action=purchase (Correct) Explanation The Correct answer is B, action=purchase The correct syntax used to link key/value pairs in search strings is: action=purchase For example: "sourcetype=access_combined".
Which search string only returns events from hostWWW3? A.host=* B.host=WWW3 C.host=WWW* D.Host=WWW3
B.host=WWW3 (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is B, host=WWW3 This search string uses the "host" field to filter events and only returns events where the value of the "host" field is exactly "hostWWW3". The double quotes around the value are used to ensure that Splunk treats it as a string literal and not as a regular expression or other special pattern. Option A, host=*, would match all events, including those with a host value other than "hostWWW3". Option C, host=WWW*, would match events with a host value starting with "WWW", but it would also match other hosts that start with "WWW" and have different endings. Option D, Host=WWW3, would not work as the "host" field in Splunk is case sensitive, and "Host" is not the correct field name.
By default, which of the following fields would be listed in the fields sidebar under interesting Fields? A.host B.index C.source D.sourcetype
B.index (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is B , index host, source & sourcetype are displayed, by default, under Selected Fields, so these answers are incorrect. Index is the correct answer, because it's the only one that is left and also because under Interesting Fields, all the fields are displayed that are present in at least 20% of the results. This would be the case for index, because all events are always part of an index.
Which search string returns a filed containing the number of matching events and names that field Event Count? A.index=security failure | stats sum as "Event Count" B.index=security failure | stats count as "Event Count" C.index=security failure | stats count by "Event Count" D.index=security failure | stats dc(count) as "Event Count"
B.index=security failure | stats count as "Event Count" Explanation The correct answer is B, index=security failure | stats count as "Event Count" The "stats" command in Splunk is used to summarize the search results and create summary statistics. The "count" function counts the number of matching events in the search results, and the "as" keyword is used to name the resulting field "Event Count".
Select the answer that displays the accurate placing of the pipe in the following search string: index=security sourcetype=access_* status=200 stats count by price A.index=security sourcetype=access_* status=200 stats | count by price B.index=security sourcetype=access_* status=200 | stats count by price C.index=security sourcetype=access_* status=200 | stats count | by price D.index=security sourcetype=access_* | status=200 | stats count by price
B.index=security sourcetype=access_* status=200 | stats count by price (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is B. index=security sourcetype=access_* status=200 | stats count by price In Splunk, the "|" (pipe) character is used to connect search commands together. This allows you to build more complex searches that filter, transform, and summarize data. In the given search string, the "stats" command is used to count the number of events in the result set by the "price" field. To connect this command to the previous search conditions, we need to use the pipe operator. Option A is incorrect because it places the pipe before the "stats" command, which would result in a syntax error. Option C is incorrect because it uses the "by" clause before the pipe character, which would also result in a syntax error. Option D is incorrect because it uses the pipe operator incorrectly and also applies the "status=200" condition to the wrong field.
Which Boolean operator is always implied between two search terms, unless otherwise specified? A.OR B.NOT C.AND D.XOR
C.AND (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is C, "AND" The Boolean operator that is always implied between two search terms, unless otherwise specified in Splunk, is "AND".
Which of the following represents the Splunk recommended naming convention for dashboards? A.Description_Group_Object B.Group_Description_Object C.Group_Object_Description D.Object_Group_Description
C.Group_Object_Description (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is C, Group_Object_Description In Splunk, a dashboard is a collection of panels that display visualizations and data. When creating a new dashboard, it is recommended to use a naming convention that is both descriptive and consistent. The recommended naming convention for dashboards in Splunk is Group_Object_Description, where: Group: Refers to the team or department responsible for the dashboard. Object: Refers to the data source or system being monitored by the dashboard. Description: Provides a brief description of the dashboard's purpose. By following this naming convention, dashboards can be easily identified and grouped together by their function, making them more manageable and user-friendly.
How are events displayed after a search is executed? A.In chronological order. B.Randomly by default. C.In reverse chronological order. D.Alphabetically according to field name.
C.In reverse chronological order. (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is C, In reverse chronological order. When a search is executed in Splunk, the events that match the search criteria are displayed in the search results. By default, these events are displayed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent events displayed first. This is because Splunk is often used to analyze time-series data, and it is most useful to start with the most recent events. It's worth noting that the order in which events are displayed can be customized using various sorting options in Splunk. For example, you can sort events alphabetically by a particular field or by the order in which they were indexed. However, the default behavior is to display events in reverse chronological order.
When editing a dashboard, which of the following are possible options? (Choose all that apply.) A.Add an output. B.Export a dashboard panel. C.Modify the chart type displayed in a dashboard panel. D.Drag a dashboard panel to a different location on the dashboard.
C.Modify the chart type displayed in a dashboard panel. (Correct) D.Drag a dashboard panel to a different location on the dashboard. (Correct) Explanation Answer is C&D. Splunk dashboards are visual representations of data that allow users to easily monitor and analyze their data in real-time. When editing a dashboard in Splunk, users can make several modifications to the layout and content of the dashboard. For example, users can add new objects or outputs to the dashboard, such as new charts, tables, or panels. They can modify the chart type displayed in a dashboard panel, change the visualization options, or adjust the search queries used to generate the data. Users can drag and drop panels to different locations on the dashboard to customize the layout and optimize the display of the data. You can't "Add an output" OR "Export a dashboard panel" while editing. You only can when you are not editing.
Which time range picker configuration would return real-time events for the past 30 seconds? A.Preset - Relative: 30-seconds ago B.Relative - Earliest: 30-seconds ago, Latest: Now C.Real-time - Earliest: 30-seconds ago, Latest: Now D.Advanced - Earliest: 30-seconds ago, Latest: Now
C.Real-time - Earliest: 30-seconds ago, Latest: Now (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is C, Real-time - Earliest: 30-seconds ago, Latest: Now To return real-time events for the past 30 seconds, you would use the Real-time option in the time range picker. The Real-time option is located on the right side of the time range picker, and looks like a clock icon with an arrow pointing to the right. Once you select the Real-time option, you can set the Earliest time to 30 seconds ago by selecting the dropdown menu and choosing the "30 seconds ago" option. You would leave the Latest time set to "Now" to ensure that you're viewing events in real time. The other options listed in the question would not return real-time events for the past 30 seconds. Preset - Relative: 30-seconds ago would return events that occurred exactly 30 seconds ago, while Relative - Earliest: 30-seconds ago, Latest: Now would return events that occurred between 30 seconds ago and the current time (but not in real time). Advanced - Earliest: 30-seconds ago, Latest: Now is a valid configuration, but it would not be necessary to use the Advanced option to set the time range for real-time events.
What must be done in order to use a lookup table in Splunk? A.The lookup must be configured to run automatically. B.The contents of the lookup file must be copied and pasted into the search bar. C.The lookup file must be uploaded to Splunk and a lookup definition must be created. D.The lookup file must be uploaded to the etc/apps/lookups folder for automatic ingestion
C.The lookup file must be uploaded to Splunk and a lookup definition must be created. (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is C, The lookup file must be uploaded to Splunk and a lookup definition must be created. To use a lookup table in Splunk, you need to upload the lookup file to Splunk and create a lookup definition. The lookup definition specifies how the lookup table should be used in a search and how it should be combined with other data in your Splunk instance. The process for creating a lookup definition depends on whether the lookup table is a static lookup or a dynamic lookup. Static lookups are used to associate data with a fixed set of values, while dynamic lookups are used to look up data based on field values in the events being searched. To create a lookup definition for a static lookup, you can use the "Settings" menu in Splunk Web to define the lookup, specify the lookup file, and map the fields in the lookup file to the corresponding fields in your search results. For dynamic lookups, you can use the lookup command in your search to specify the lookup table and the fields to use for the lookup. You can also use the inputlookup command to read data from a lookup table and use it as part of your search. Once you have created the lookup definition, you can use the lookup table in your search queries to enrich your data with additional information or to perform complex searches across multiple datasets.
When looking at a dashboard panel that is based on a report, which of the following is true? A.You can modify the search string in the panel, and you can change and configure the visualization. (Incorrect) B.You can modify the search string in the panel, but you cannot change and configure the visualization. C.You cannot modify the search string in the panel, but you can change and configure the visualization. (Correct) D.You cannot modify the search string in the panel, and you cannot change and configure the visualization.
C.You cannot modify the search string in the panel, but you can change and configure the visualization. (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is C, You cannot modify the search string in the panel, but you can change and configure the visualization. When using a panel from a report, you cannot modify the search string in the panel, but you can change and configure the visualization. If the report search changes, the panel using that report updates accordingly.
What is the main requirement for creating visualizations using the Splunk UI? A.Your search must transform event data into Excel file format first. B.Your search must transform event data into XML formatted data first. C.Your search must transform event data into statistical data tables first. D.Your search must transform event data into JSON formatted data first.
C.Your search must transform event data into statistical data tables first. (Correct) Explanation The Correct answer is C, Your search must transform event data into statistical data tables first. To create charts visualizations, your search must transform event data into statistical data tables. These statistical tables are required for charts and other kinds of data visualizations
Which command is used to review the contents of a specified static lookup file? A.lookup B.csvlookup C.inputlookup D.outputlookup
C.inputlookup (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is C, inputlookup The inputlookup command is used to review the contents of a specified static lookup file in Splunk. The command reads data from the lookup file and returns the results as search results, which can then be analyzed and further processed using other Splunk commands. To use the inputlookup command, you specify the name of the lookup file as an argument. For example, to review the contents of a lookup file named "mylookup.csv", you would use the following command: | inputlookup mylookup.csv This command would return the contents of the "mylookup.csv" file as search results. Other lookup-related commands in Splunk include lookup, which can be used to combine fields from an external lookup file with events in a search, and outputlookup, which can be used to write search results to a new or existing lookup file. However, for the specific task of reviewing the contents of a static lookup file, inputlookup is the appropriate command to use.
What is the correct syntax to count the number of events containing a vendor_action field? A.count stats vendor_action B.count stats (vendor_action) C.stats count (vendor_action) D.stats vendor_action (count)
C.stats count (vendor_action) (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is C, stats count(vendor_action) To count the number of events containing a vendor_action field, you would use the stats command with the count function and specify the field you want to count in parentheses. The correct syntax for this would be: stats count(vendor_action) This will return a single row with a count of the number of events that contain a vendor_action field. If you want to see a breakdown of the values of the vendor_action field, you could add the by keyword followed by the field name, like this: stats count by vendor_action This would return a table with a count of the number of events for each unique value of the vendor_action field.
When sorting on multiple fields with the sort command, what delimiter can be used between the field names in the search? A.| B.$ C.! D.,
D., (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is D, "," List of fields to sort by and the sort order. Use a minus sign (-) for descending order and a plus sign (+) for ascending order. When specifying more than one field, separate the field names with commas.
What is one benefit of creating dashboard panels from reports? A.Any newly created dashboard will include that report. B.There are no benefits to creating dashboard panels from reports. C.It makes the dashboard more efficient because it only has to run one search string. D.Any change to the underlying report will affect every dashboard that utilizes that report.
D.Any change to the underlying report will affect every dashboard that utilizes that report. (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is D, Any change to the underlying report will affect every dashboard that utilizes that report. One benefit of creating dashboard panels from reports is that any change made to the underlying report will affect every dashboard that utilizes that report. This is because the report serves as the data source for the dashboard panel, so any updates made to the report will be reflected in the panel automatically. This can save time and effort when creating and maintaining dashboards because you can make changes to the underlying report and those changes will be reflected in all of the panels that use that report. Additionally, it can help ensure consistency across multiple dashboards that use the same data by allowing you to update the data in one central location.
Which of the following is true about user account settings and preferences? A.Search & Reporting is the only app that can be set as the default application. B.Full names can only be changed by accounts with a Power User or Admin role. C.Time zones are automatically updated based on the setting of the computer accessing Splunk. D.Full name, time zone, and default app can be defined by clicking the login name in the Splunk bar. (Correct)
D.Full name, time zone, and default app can be defined by clicking the login name in the Splunk bar. (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is D,Full name, time zone, and default app can be defined by clicking the login name in the Splunk bar. User account settings and preferences can be customized in Splunk by clicking on the user's login name in the Splunk bar. From there, you can change your full name, time zone, and default app. These changes can be made by any user, regardless of their role or permissions. While the Search & Reporting app is a key component of Splunk, it is not the only app that can be set as the default application. Users can select any app they have access to as their default app. Time zones are not automatically updated based on the setting of the computer accessing Splunk. Users must manually set their preferred time zone in their user preferences
What syntax is used to link key/value pairs in search strings? A.Parentheses B.@ or # symbols C.Quotation marks D.Relational operators such as =, <, or >
D.Relational operators such as =, <, or > (Correct) Explanation The correct answer is D, Relational operators such as =, <, or > The syntax used to link key/value pairs in search strings in Splunk is relational operators such as =, <, or >. For example, action=purchase would search for events where the field action has a value of purchase.
How does Splunk determine which fields to extract from data? A.Splunk only extracts the most interesting data from the last 24 hours. B.Splunk only extracts fields users have manually specified in their data. C.Splunk automatically extracts any fields that generate interesting visualizations. D.Splunk automatically discovers many fields based on sourcetype and key/value pairs found in the data
D.Splunk automatically discovers many fields based on sourcetype and key/value pairs found in the data (Correct) The correct answer is D, Splunk automatically discovers many fields based on sourcetype and key/value pairs found in the data Splunk automatically discovers many fields based on sourcetype and key/value pairs found in the data
What determines the scope of data that appears in a scheduled report? A.All data accessible to the User role will appear in the report. B.All data accessible to the owner of the report will appear in the report. C.All data accessible to all users will appear in the report until the next time the report is run. D.The owner of the report can configure permissions so that the report uses either the User role or the owner's profile at run time.
D.The owner of the report can configure permissions so that the report uses either the User role or the owner's profile at run time. (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is D, The owner of the report can configure permissions so that the report uses either the User role or the owner's profile at run time. When you share a report with other users, you have the option of having it run with the permissions of the report "owner" (the person who created the report) or the report "user" (the person who is running the report). Scheduled reports and alerts can only run as Owner. If you share a report so that it runs as User and then schedule that report, its permissions change to run as Owner.
What is a primary function of a scheduled alert? A.Auto-detect changes in performance. B.Auto-generated PDF reports of overall data trends. C.Regularly scheduled archiving to keep disk space use low. D.Triggering an alert in your Splunk instance when certain conditions are met.
D.Triggering an alert in your Splunk instance when certain conditions are met. (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is D, Triggering an alert in your Splunk instance when certain conditions are met. The primary function of a scheduled alert in Splunk is to monitor data in real-time and trigger an alert when certain conditions are met. An alert is a notification triggered by a search when it finds events that match specific criteria. The alert can be configured to send an email, a web service request, or an SNMP trap, among other actions. Scheduled alerts can be configured to run on a regular basis, such as every minute, hour, or day, depending on the requirements. When the search condition specified in the alert is met, Splunk can notify users or take other actions, such as running a script or sending a message to an external system. While Splunk can be used for a variety of data analysis tasks, scheduled alerts are specifically designed to monitor data and notify users in real-time when specific conditions are met.
Which of the following are common constraints of the top command? A.limit, count B.limit, showpercent C.limits, countfield D.showperc, countfield
D.showperc, countfield (Correct) Explanation Correct answer is D, showperc, countfield Top Command has command constraints that can be remembered as LCS (Limit, Countfield, Showperc).
