If a nested macro expands to a search string that begins with a generating command, what additional syntax is needed?

Square brackets around the nested macro.

Double tick marks around the nested macro.

A comma before the nested macro.

Square brackets around the nested macro.

A pipe character before the nested macro.

Why use the tstats command?

To generate statistics on indexed fields.

As an alternative to the summary command.

To generate statistics on indexed fields.

To generate an accelerated data model.

To generate statistics on search-time fields.

Which of the following would exclude all entries contained in the lookup file baditems.csv from search results?

NOT (lookup baditems.csv OUTPUT item)

WHERE item NOT IN (baditems.csv)

What order of incoming events must be supplied to the transaction command to ensure correct results?

Ascending lexicographical order

What does the query | makeresults generate?

The results of the previously run search

When using a nested search macro, how can an argument value be passed to the inner macro?

The argument value may be passed to the outer macro.

An argument cannot be used with an inner nested macro.

An argument cannot be used with an outer nested macro.

The argument value must be specified in the outer macro.

Which statement about the coalesce function is accurate?

It can be used to create a new field in the results set.

It can take only a single argument.

It can take a maximum of two arguments.

It can be used to create a new field in the results set.

It can return null or non-null values.

Which is a regex best practice?

Use complex expressions rather than simple ones.

Use greedy operators (.*) instead of non-greedy operators (.*?).

What does using the tstats command with summariesonly=false do?

Returns results from both summarized and non-summarized data.

Returns results from only non-summarized data.

Returns results from both summarized and non-summarized data.

Prevents the use of wildcard characters in aggregate functions.

Which of the following is an event handler action?

Run an eval statement based on a user clicking a value on a form.

Set a token to select a value from the time range picker.

Pass a token from a drilldown to modify index settings.

Cancel all jobs based on the number of search job results captured.

Which of the following is accurate about cascading inputs?

They can be reset by an event handler.

The final input has no impact on previous inputs.

Only the final input of the sequence can supply a token to searches.

Inputs added to panels cannot participate.

Which element attribute is required for event annotation?

A report named 'Linux logins' populates a summary index with the search string sourcetype=linux_secure | sitop src_ip user. Which of the following correctly searches against the summary index for this data?

index=summary search_name='Linux logins' | stats count by src_ip user

index=summary sourcetype='linux_secure' | top src_ip user

index=summary search_name='Linux logins' | top src_ip user

index=summary search_name='Linux logins' | stats count by src_ip user

index=summary sourcetype='linux_secure' | stats count by src_ip user

Which statement about .tsidx files is accurate?

A .tsidx file consists of a lexicon and a posting list.

Splunk removes outdated .tsidx files every 5 minutes.

Splunk updates .tsidx files every 30 minutes.

Each bucket in each index may contain only one .tsidx file.

What is a performance improvement technique unique to dashboards?

Using stats instead of transaction

Which of these generates a summary index containing a count of events by product_id?

sistats summary index by product_id

When and where do search debug messages appear to help with troubleshooting views?

In the Search Job Inspector, while the search is running.

In the Dashboard Editor, while the search is running.

In the Search Job Inspector, after the search completes.

In the Search Job Inspector, while the search is running.

In the Dashboard Editor, after the search completes.

Which of the following cannot be accomplished with a webhook alert action?

Create a ticket in a support app

Post a notification on a web page

Which of the following most accurately defines a base search?

A search query used by post-process searches.

A dashboard panel query used by a drilldown.

A search query used by post-process searches.

A search query hidden in the XML.

A search query that uses | tstats used by post-process searches.

Which of the following elements sets a token value of sourcetype=access_combined?

<set token='NewToken' prefix='sourcetype='>$click.value$</set>

<set token='NewToken'>sourcetype=$click.value$</set>

<set token='NewToken'> prefix='sourcetype='>$click.value$</set>

<set token='NewToken'>sourcetype=$click.value$</set>

<set token='NewToken' prefix='sourcetype='>$click.value$</set>

Which of the following drilldown methods does not exist in dynamic dashboards?

Custom Drilldown: Custom drilldown enables developers to define specific actions that occur upon user interaction. This can include setting tokens, executing searches, or redirecting to custom URLs. It provides flexibility to design complex interactions beyond the default behaviors.

Contextual Drilldown B. Dynamic Drilldown C. Custom Drilldown D. Static Drilldown

Contextual Drilldown: Contextual drilldown refers to the default behavior where clicking on a visualization element filters the dashboard based on the clicked value. For example, clicking on a bar in a bar chart might filter the dashboard to show data specific to that category.

Dynamic Drilldown: Dynamic drilldown allows for more advanced interactions, such as navigating to different dashboards or external URLs based on the clicked data. This method can be customized using tokens and conditional logic to provide a tailored user experience.

Custom Drilldown: Custom drilldown enables developers to define specific actions that occur upon user interaction. This can include setting tokens, executing searches, or redirecting to custom URLs. It provides flexibility to design complex interactions beyond the default behaviors.

Static Drilldown: The term 'Static Drilldown' is not recognized in Splunk's documentation or dashboard configurations. Drilldowns in Splunk are inherently dynamic, responding to user interactions to provide more detailed insights. Therefore, 'Static Drilldown' does not exist as a method in dynamic dashboards. Conclusion: Among the options provided, Static Drilldown is not a recognized drilldown method in Splunk's dynamic dashboards. Splunk's drilldown capabilities are designed to be interactive and responsive, allowing users to explore data in depth through contextual, dynamic, and custom interactions.

What does Splunk recommend when using the Field Extractor and Interactive Field Extractor (IFX)?

Use the Field Extractor for structured data and the IFX for unstructured data.

Use the IFX for structured data and the Field Extractor for unstructured data.

Use both tools interchangeably for any data type.

Avoid using both tools for field extraction.

Which of the following is a valid use of the eval command?

To calculate the sum of a numeric field across all events: Calculating the sum across events is performed using the stats command with the sum() function. eval operates on a per-event basis and doesn't aggregate data across multiple events.

To filter events based on a condition. B. To calculate the sum of a numeric field across all events. C. To create a new field based on an existing field's value. D. To group events by a specific field.

To filter events based on a condition: Filtering events is typically achieved using the where command or by specifying conditions directly in the search criteria. While eval can be used to create fields that represent certain conditions, it doesn't directly filter events.

To calculate the sum of a numeric field across all events: Calculating the sum across events is performed using the stats command with the sum() function. eval operates on a per-event basis and doesn't aggregate data across multiple events.

To create a new field based on an existing field's value: This is a primary function of the eval command. It allows for the creation of new fields by transforming or manipulating existing field values within each event.

To group events by a specific field: Grouping events is accomplished using commands like stats, chart, or timechart with a by clause. eval doesn't group events but can be used to create or modify fields that can later be used for grouping. Conclusion: The eval command is best utilized for creating new fields or modifying existing fields within individual events. Therefore, the valid use of the eval command among the provided options is to create a new field based on an existing field's value.