Splunk Splunk Certifications SPLK-1004 Questions & Answers

• Question 41:

  How can form inputs impact dashboard panels using inline searches?

  A. Panels powered by an inline search require a minimum of one form input.

  B. Form inputs can not impact panels using inline searches.

  C. Adding a form input to a dashboard converts all panels to prebuilt panels.

  D. A token in a search can be replaced by a form input value.

  Correct Answer: D

  Form inputs in Splunk dashboards can dynamically impact the panels using inline searches by allowing a token in the search to be replaced by a form input value (Option D). This capability enables dashboard panels to update their content based on user interaction with the form elements. When a user makes a selection or enters data into a form input, the corresponding token in the search string of a dashboard panel is replaced with this value, effectively customizing the search based on user input. This feature makes dashboards more interactive and adaptable to different user needs or questions.

• Question 42:

  which function of the stats command creates a multivalue entry?

  A. mvcombine

  B. eval

  C. makemv

  D. list

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 43:

  Which of the following best describes the process for tokenizing event data?

  A. The event Cats is broken up by values in the punch field.

  B. The event data is broken up by major breaker and then broken up further by minor breakers.

  C. The event data is broken up by a series of user-defined regex patterns.

  D. The event data has all punctuation stripped out and is then space delinked.

  Correct Answer: B

  The process for tokenizing event data in Splunk is best described as breaking the event data up by major breakers and then further breaking it up by minor breakers (Option B). Major breakers typically identify the boundaries of events, while minor breakers further segment the event data intofields. This hierarchical approach to tokenization allows Splunk to efficiently parse and structure the incoming data for analysis.

• Question 44:

  what is the result of the xyseries command?

  A. To transform single series output into a multi-series output

  B. To transform a stats-like output into chart-like output.

  C. To transform a multi-series output into single series output.

  D. To transform a chart-like output into a stats-like output.

  Correct Answer: B

  The result of the xyseries command in Splunk is to transform a stats-like output into chart- like output (Option B). The xyseries command restructures the search results so that each row represents a unique combination of x and y values, suitable for plotting in a chart, making it easier to visualize complex relationships between multiple data points.

• Question 45:

  Which of the following are potential string results returned by the type of function?

  A. True, False, Unknown

  B. Number, Siring, Bool

  C. Number, String, Null

  D. Field, Value, Lookup

  Correct Answer: C

  The typeof function in Splunk returns a string that represents the data type of the evaluated expression. The potential string results include "Number", "String", and "Null" (Option C). These indicate whether the evaluated expression is a numerical value, a string, or a null value, respectively, helping users understand the data types they are working with in their searches andscripts.

• Question 46:

  Why use the tstats command?

  A. As an alternative to the summary command.

  B. To generate statistics on indexed fields.

  C. To generate an accelerated datamodel.

  D. To generate statistics on search-time fields.

  Correct Answer: B

  The tstats command in Splunk is used to generate statistics on indexed fields, particularly from data models that have been accelerated (Option B). This command is highly efficient for summarizing large volumes of data because it operates on indexed-time summarizations rather than raw data, enabling faster search performance and reduced processing time. The tstats command is especially useful in scenarios where quick aggregation and analysis of indexed data are required, making it a powerful tool for exploring and reporting on data model information. While tstats can be seen as an alternative to some uses of the summary command (Option A), its primary utility is in its ability to leverage data model accelerations and indexed field statistics, rather than creating or referring to summary indexes. It does not specifically generate statistics on search-time fields (Option D) or create an accelerated data model (Option C), but rather it queries against existing accelerated data models.

• Question 47:

  What is returned when Splunk finds fewer than the minimum matches for each lookup value?

  A. The default value NULL until the minimum match threshold is reached.

  B. The default match value until the minimum match threshold Is reached.

  C. The first match unless the time_field attribute is specified.

  D. Only the first match.

  Correct Answer: A

  When Splunk's lookup feature finds fewer than the minimum matches specified for each lookup value, it returns the default value NULL for those unmatched entries until the minimum match threshold is reached (Option A). This behavior ensures that lookups return consistent and expected results, even when the available data does not meet the specified criteria for a minimum number of matches.

• Question 48:

  What XML element is used to pass multiple fields into another dashboard using a dynamic drilldown?

  A.

  B.

  C.

  D.

  Correct Answer: D

  In Splunk Simple XML for dashboards, dynamic drilldowns are configured within the element, not,, or. To pass multiple fields to another dashboard, you would use a combination oftokens

  within the element. Eachtoken specifies a field or value to be passed. The correct configuration might look something like this within theelement:

  $row.field1$

  $row.field2$

  /app/search/new_dashboard

  In this configuration,$row.field1$and$row.field2$are placeholders for the field values from the clicked event, which are assigned to tokenstoken1andtoken2. These tokens can then be used in the target dashboard to receive the values.

  Theelement specifiesthe target dashboard. Note that the exact syntax can vary based on the specific requirements of the drilldown and the dashboard configuration.

• Question 49:

  Where does the output of an append command appear in the search results?

  A. Added as a column to the right of the search results.

  B. Added as a column to the left of the search results.

  C. Added to the beginning of the search results.

  D. Added to the end of the search results.

  Correct Answer: D

  The output of an append command in Splunk search results is added to the end of the search results (Option D). The append command is used to concatenate the results of a subsearch to the end of the current search results, effectively extending the result set with additional data. This can be particularly useful for combining related datasets or adding contextual information to the existing search results.

• Question 50:

  What file types does Splunk use to define geospatial lookups?

  A. GPX or GML files

  B. TXT files

  C. KMZ or KML files

  D. CSV files

  Correct Answer: C

  For defining geospatial lookups, Splunk uses KMZ or KML files (Option C). KML (Keyhole Markup Language) is an XML notation for expressing geographic annotation and visualization within Internet-based maps and Earth browsers like Google Earth. KMZ is a compressed version of KML files. These file types allow Splunk to map data points to geographic locations, enabling the creation of geospatial visualizations and analyses. GPX or GML files (Option A), TXT files (Option B), and CSV files (Option D) are not specifically used for geospatial lookups in Splunk, although CSV files are commonly used for other types of lookups.