Splunk Splunk Certifications SPLK-1004 Questions & Answers

• Question 11:

  Which of the following is accurate regarding predefined drilldown tokens?

  A. They capture data from a form Input.

  B. They vary by visualization type

  C. There are eight categories of predefined drilldown tokens.

  D. They are defined by a panel's base search.

  Correct Answer: B

  Predefined drilldown tokens in Splunk vary by visualization type (Option B). These tokens are placeholders that capture dynamic values based on user interactions with dashboard elements, such as clicking on a chart segment or table row. The specific tokens available and their meanings can differ depending on the type of visualization, as each visualization type may present and interact with data differently.

• Question 12:

  Why is the transaction command slow in large splunk deployments?

  A. It forces the search to run in fast mode.

  B. transaction or runs on each Indexer in parallel.

  C. It forces all event data to be returned to the search head.

  D. transaction runs a hidden eval to format fields.

  Correct Answer: C

  The transaction command can be slow in large Splunk deployments because it requires all event data relevant to the transaction to be returned to the search head (Option C). This process can be resource-intensive, especially for transactions that span a large volume of data or time, as it involves aggregating and sorting events across potentially many indexers before the transaction logic can be applied.

• Question 13:

  Which of the following fields are provided by the fieldsummary command? (select all that apply)

  A. count

  B. stdev

  C. mean

  D. dc

  Correct Answer: AD

  The fieldsummary command in Splunk generates statistical summaries of fields in the search results, including the count of events that contain the field (count) and the distinct count of field values (dc). These summaries provide insights into the prevalence and distribution of fields within the dataset, which can be valuable for understanding the data's structure and content. Standard deviation (stdev) and mean (mean) are not directly provided by fieldsummary but can be calculated using other commands like stats for fields that contain numerical data.

• Question 14:

  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?

  A. index=summary sourcetype="linux_secure" | top src_ip user

  B. index=summary search_name="Linux logins" | top src_ip user

  C. index=summary search_name="Linux logins" | stats count by src_ip user

  D. index=summary sourcetype="linux_secure" | stats count by src_ip user

  Correct Answer: B

  When searching against summary data in Splunk, it's common to reference the name of the saved search or report that populated the summary index. The correct search syntax to retrieve data from the summary index populated by a report named "Linux logins" is index=summary search_name="Linux logins" | top src_ip user (Option B). This syntax uses the search_name field, which holds the name of the saved search or report that generated the summary data, allowing for precise retrieval of the intended summary data.

• Question 15:

  What default Splunk role can use the Log Event alert action?

  A. Power

  B. User

  C. can_delete

  D. Admin

  Correct Answer: D

  In Splunk, the Admin role (Option D) has the capability to use the Log Event alert action among many other administrative privileges. The Log Event alert action allows Splunk to create an event in an index based on the triggering of an alert, providing a way to log and track alert occurrences over time. The Admin role typically encompasses a wide range of permissions, including the ability to configure and manage alert actions.

• Question 16:

  Which field Is requited for an event annotation?

  A. annotation_category

  B. _time

  C. eventype

  D. annotation_label

  Correct Answer: B

  For an event annotation in Splunk, the required field is time (Option B). The time field specifies the point or range in time that the annotation should be applied to in timeline visualizations, making it essential for correlating the annotation with the correct temporal context within the data.

• Question 17:

  What is an example of the simple XML syntax for a base search and its post-srooess search?

  A.

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  B.

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  C. ,

  D.

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  Correct Answer: A

• Question 18:

  Which statement about tsidx files is accurate?

  A. Splunk updates tsidx files every 30 minutes.

  B. Splunk removes outdated tsidx files every 5 minutes.

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

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

  Correct Answer: C

  A tsidx file in Splunk is an index file that contains indexed data, and it consists of two main parts: alexicon and a posting list (Option C). The lexicon is a list of unique terms found in the data, and the posting list is a list of references to the occurrences of these terms in the indexed data. This structure allows Splunk to efficiently search and retrieve data based on search terms.

• Question 19:

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

  A. Reverse lexicographical order

  B. Ascending lexicographical order

  C. Ascending chronological order

  D. Reverse chronological order

  Correct Answer: C

  The transaction command in Splunk groups events into transactions based on common fields or characteristics. For the transaction command to function correctly and group events into meaningful transactions, the incoming events must be supplied in ascending chronological order (Option C). This ensures that related events are sequenced correctly according to their occurrence over time, allowing for accurate transaction grouping and analysis

• Question 20:

  What does the query | makeresults generate?

  A. A timestamp

  B. A results field

  C. An error message

  D. The results of the previously run search.

  Correct Answer: B

  The | makeresults command in Splunk generates a single event containing default fields, with theprimary purpose of creating sample data or a placeholder event for testing and development purposes. The most notable field it generates is _time, but it does not create a specific 'results' field per se. However, it's commonly used to create a base event for further manipulation with eval or other commands in search queries for demonstration, testing, or constructing specific scenarios.