Splunk Splunk Certifications SPLK-1002 Questions & Answers

• Question 171:

  Which of the following can be used with the eval command tostring function (select all that apply)

  A. `'hex''

  B. `'commas''

  C. `'Decimal''

  D. `'duration''

  Correct Answer: ABD

  https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/8.1.0/SearchReference/ConversionFunctio ns#tostring.28X.2CY.29

  The tostring function in the eval command converts a numeric value to a string value. It can take an optional second argument that specifies the format of the string value. Some of the possible formats are:

  hex: converts the numeric value to a hexadecimal string. commas: adds commas to separate thousands in the numeric value. duration: converts the numeric value to a human-readable duration string, such as "2h 3m 4s".

  Therefore, the formats A, B, and D can be used with the tostring function.

• Question 172:

  What is the correct syntax to search for a tag associated with a value on a specific fields?

  A. Tag-

  B. Tag

  C. Tag=::

  D. Tag::=

  Correct Answer: D

  Reference: https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/8.0.3/Knowledge/TagandaliasfieldvaluesinS plunkWeb

  A tag is a descriptive label that you can apply to one or more fields or field values in your events2. You can use tags to simplify your searches by replacing long or complex field names or values with short and simple tags2. To search for a tag associated with a value on a specific field, you can use the following syntax: tag::=2. For example, tag::status=error will search for events where the status field has a tag named error. Therefore, option D is correct, while options A, B and C are incorrect because they do not follow the correct syntax for searching tags.

• Question 173:

  Which of the following statements about data models and pivot are true? (select all that apply)

  A. They are both knowledge objects.

  B. Data models are created out of datasets called pivots.

  C. Pivot requires users to input SPL searches on data models.

  D. Pivot allows the creation of data visualizations that present different aspects of a data model.

  Correct Answer: D

  Data models and pivot are both knowledge objects in Splunk that allow you to analyze and visualize your data in different ways. Data models are collections of datasets that represent your data in a structured and hierarchical way. Data models define how your data is organized into objects and fields. Pivot is a user interface that allows you to create data visualizations that present different aspects of a data model. Pivot does not require users to input SPL searches on data models, but rather lets them select options from menus and forms. Data models are not created out of datasets called pivots, but rather pivots are created from datasets in data models.

• Question 174:

  Which of the following statements describes this search?

  sourcetype=access_combined I transaction JSESSIONID | timechart avg (duration)

  A. This is a valid search and will display a timechart of the average duration, of each transaction event.

  B. This is a valid search and will display a stats table showing the maximum pause among transactions.

  C. No results will be returned because the transaction command must include the startswith and endswith options.

  D. No results will be returned because the transaction command must be the last command used in the search pipeline.

  Correct Answer: A

  This search uses the transaction command to group events that share a common value for JSESSIONID into transactions1. The transaction command assigns a duration field to each transaction, which is the difference between the latest and earliest timestamps of the events in the transaction1. The search then uses the timechart command to create a time-series chart of the average duration of each transaction1. Therefore, option A is correct because it describes the search accurately. Option B is incorrect because the search does not use the stats command or the pause field. Option C is incorrect because the transaction command does not require the startswith and endswith options, although they can be used to specify how to identify the beginning and end of a transaction1. Option D is incorrect because the transaction command does not have to be the last command in the search pipeline, although it is often used near the end of a search1.

• Question 175:

  What does the Splunk Common Information Model (CIM) add-on include? (select all that apply)

  A. Custom visualizations

  B. Pre-configured data models

  C. Fields and event category tags

  D. Automatic data model acceleration

  Correct Answer: BC

  The Splunk Common Information Model (CIM) add-on is a collection of pre- built data models and knowledge objects that help you normalize your data from different sources and make it easier to analyze and report on it3. The CIM add-on includes pre- configured data models that cover various domains such as Alerts, Email, Database, Network Traffic, Web and more3. Therefore, option B is correct. The CIM add-on also includes fields and event category tags that define the common attributes and labels for the data models3. Therefore, option C is correct. The CIM add-on does not include custom visualizations or automatic data model acceleration. Therefore, options A and D are incorrect.

• Question 176:

  Which of the following statements is true, especially in large environments?

  A. Use the scats command when you next to group events by two or more fields.

  B. The stats command is faster and more efficient than the transaction command

  C. The transaction command is faster and more efficient than the stats command.

  D. Use the transaction command when you want to see the results of a calculation.

  Correct Answer: B

  Reference: https://answers.splunk.com/answers/103/transaction-vs-stats-commands.html

  The stats command is faster and more efficient than the transaction command, especially in large environments. The stats command is used to calculate summary statistics on the events, such as count, sum, average, etc. The stats command can group events by one or more fields or by time buckets. The stats command does not create new events from groups of events, but rather creates new fields with statistical values. The transaction command is used to group events into transactions based on some common characteristics, such as fields, time, or both. The transaction command creates new events from groups of events that share one or more fields. The transaction command also creates some additional fields for each transaction, such as duration, eventcount, startime, etc. The transaction command is slower and more resource-intensive than the stats command because it has to process more data and create more events and fields.

• Question 177:

  What is the relationship between data models and pivots?

  A. Data models provide the datasets for pivots.

  B. Pivots and data models have no relationship.

  C. Pivots and data models are the same thing.

  D. Pivots provide the datasets for data models.

  Correct Answer: A

  The relationship between data models and pivots is that data models provide the datasets for pivots. Data models are collections of datasets that represent your data in a structured and hierarchical way. Data models define how your data is

  organized into objects and fields. Pivots are user interfaces that allow you to create data visualizations that present different aspects of a data model. Pivots let you select options from menus and forms to create charts, tables, maps, etc.,

  without writing any SPL code. Pivots use datasets from data models as their source of data. Pivots and data models are not the same thing, as pivots are tools for visualizing data models. Pivots do not provide datasets for data models, but

  rather use them as inputs.

  Therefore, only statement A is true about the relationship between data models and pivots.

• Question 178:

  Which of the following statements describes POST workflow actions?

  A. POST workflow actions are always encrypted.

  B. POST workflow actions cannot use field values in their URI.

  C. POST workflow actions cannot be created on custom sourcetypes.

  D. POST workflow actions can open a web page in either the same window or a new .

  Correct Answer: D

  A workflow action is a link that appears when you click an event field value in your search results1. A workflow action can open a web page or run another search based on the field value1. There are two types of workflow actions: GET and POST1. A GET workflow action appends the field value to the end of a URI and opens it in a web browser1. A POST workflow action sends the field value as part of an HTTP request to a web server1. You can configure a workflow action to open a web page in either the same window or a new window1. Therefore, option D is correct, while options A, B and C are incorrect.

• Question 179:

  Which of the following data model are included In the Splunk Common Information Model (CIM) add-on? (select all that apply)

  A. Alerts

  B. Email

  C. Database

  D. User permissions

  Correct Answer: ABC

  Reference: https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/CIM/4.15.0/User/Overview

  The Splunk Common Information Model (CIM) add-on is a collection of pre-built data models and knowledge objects that help you normalize your data from different sources and make it easier to analyze and report on it3. The CIM add-on includes several data models that cover various domains such as Alerts, Email, Database, Network Traffic, Web and more3. Therefore, options A, B and C are correct because they are names of some of the data models included in the CIM add-on. Option D is incorrect because User permissions is not a name of a data model in the CIM add-on.

• Question 180:

  Which group of users would most likely use pivots?

  A. Users

  B. Architects

  C. Administrators

  D. Knowledge Managers

  Correct Answer: A

  Reference: https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/8.0.3/Pivot/IntroductiontoPivot

  A pivot is a tool that allows you to create reports and dashboards using data models without writing any SPL commands2. You can use pivots to explore, filter, split and visualize your data using a graphical interface2. Pivots are designed for users who want to analyze and report on their data without having to learn the SPL syntax or the underlying structure of the data2. Therefore, option A is correct, while options B, C and D are incorrect because they are not the typical group of users who would use pivots.