Splunk Splunk Certifications SPLK-1004 Questions & Answers

• Question 51:

  Which predefined drilldown token passes a clicked value from a table row?

  A. $rowclick. $

  B. $tableclick .< fieldname>$

  C. $row. $

  D. $table .< fieldname>$

  Correct Answer: A

  The predefined drilldown token that passes a clicked value from a table row in Splunk dashboards is $row.$ (Option A). This token syntax is used within the drilldown configuration of a dashboard panel to capture the value of a specific field from a row where the user clicks. This value can then be passed to another dashboard panel or used within the same panel to dynamically update the content based on the user's interaction, enhancing the interactivity and relevance of dashboard data presentations.

• Question 52:

  How is regex passed to the makemv command?

  A. makemv be preceded by the erex command.

  B. It is specified by the delim argument.

  C. It Is specified by the tokenizer argument.

  D. Makemv must be preceded by the rex command.

  Correct Answer: B

  The regex is passed to the makemv command in Splunk using the delim argument (Option B). This argument specifies the delimiter used to split a single string field into multiple values, effectively creating a multivalue field from a field that contains delimited data.

• Question 53:

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

  A. Returns results from only non-summarized data.

  B. Returns results from both summarized and non-summarized data.

  C. Prevents use of wildcard characters in aggregate functions.

  D. Returns no results.

  Correct Answer: B

  Using the tstats command with summariesonly=false instructs Splunk to return results from both summarized (accelerated) data and non-summarized (raw) data. This can be useful when you need a comprehensive view of the data that includes both the high-performance summaries provided by data model acceleration and the detailed granularity of raw data.

• Question 54:

  How can a lookup be referenced in an alert?

  A. Use the lookup dropdown in the alert configuration window.

  B. Follow a lookup with an alert command in the search bar.

  C. Run a search that uses a lookup and save as an alert.

  D. Upload a lookup file directly to the alert.

  Correct Answer: C

  To reference a lookup in an alert in Splunk, you would run a search that uses a lookup and then save that search as an alert (Option C). This method integrates the lookup within the search logic, and when the search conditions meet the alert's trigger conditions, the alert is activated. This approach allows the alert to leverage the enriched data provided by the lookup for more accurate and informative alerting.

• Question 55:

  What capability does a power user need to create a Log Event alert action?

  A. edit_search_server

  B. edit udp

  C. edit_tcp

  D. edit_alerts

  Correct Answer: D

  To create a Log Event alert action in Splunk, a power user needs the edit_alerts capability (Option D). This capability allows the user to configure and manage alert actions, including setting up alerts to log specific events based on predefined conditions within Splunk's alerting framework.

• Question 56:

  Which syntax is used when referencing multiple CSS files in a view?

  A.

  B.

  C.

  D.

  Correct Answer: C

  When referencing multiple CSS files in a Splunk dashboard view (within Simple XML), the correct approach is to include separate stylesheet attributes for each CSS file. The syntax for this would be similar to (Option C). This method allows the dashboard to load and apply the styles from both CSS files, enhancing the dashboard's visual appearance and user interface design.

• Question 57:

  What type of drilldown passes a value from a user click into another dashboard or external page?

  A. Visualization

  B. Event

  C. Dynamic

  D. Contextual

  Correct Answer: D

  Contextual drilldown (Option D) is the type of drilldown that allows passing a value from a user click (e.g., from a table row or chart element) into another dashboard or an external page. This feature enables the creation of interactive dashboards where clicking on a specific element dynamically updates another part of the dashboard or navigates to a different page with relevant information, using the clicked value as a context for the subsequent view.

• Question 58:

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

  A. In the Dashboard Editor, while the search is running.

  B. In the Search Job Inspector, after the search completes.

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

  D. In the Dashboard Editor, after the search completes.

  Correct Answer: C

  Search debug messages in Splunk appear in the Search Job Inspector while the search is running (Option C). The Search Job Inspector provides detailed information about a search job, including performance statistics, search job properties, and any messages or warnings generated during the search execution. This tool is invaluable for troubleshooting and optimizing searches, as it offers real-time insights into the search process and potential issues.

• Question 59:

  What command is used la compute find write summary statistic, to a new field in the event results?

  A. tstats

  B. stats

  C. eventstats

  D. transaction

  Correct Answer: C

  The eventstats command in Splunk is used to compute and add summary statistics to all events in the search results, similar to the stats command, but without grouping the results into a single event(Option C). This command adds the computed summary statistics as new fields to each event, allowing those fields to be used in subsequent search operations or for display purposes. Unlike the transaction command, which groups events into transactions, eventstats retains individual events while enriching them with statistical information.

• Question 60:

  Which of the following is accurate about cascading inputs?

  A. They can be reset by an event handler.

  B. The final input has no impact on previous inputs.

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

  D. Inputs added to panels can not participate.

  Correct Answer: A

  Cascading inputs in Splunk dashboards allow the selection in one input (like a dropdown, radio button, etc.) to determine the available options in the subsequent input, creating a dependent relationship between them. An event handler can be configured to reset subsequent inputs based on the selection made in a preceding input (Option A), ensuring that only relevant options are presented to the user as they make selections. This approach enhances the dashboard's usability by guiding the user through a logical flow of choices, where each selection refines the scope of the following options.