Splunk 3

Which of the following index searches would provide the most efficient search performance?

• index=*

• index=web OR index=s*

• (index=web OR index=sales)

• *index=sales AND index=web*

Answer explanation

The choice (index=web OR index=sales) is most efficient as it directly targets specific indexes, reducing the search space. In contrast, the other options either search all indexes or combine them in less efficient ways.

What does the stats command do?

• Automatically correlates related fields

• Converts field values into numerical values

• Calculates statistics on data that matches the search criteria

• Analyzes numerical fields for their ability to predict another discrete field

Answer explanation

The stats command is used to calculate statistics on data that matches the search criteria, providing insights such as averages, counts, and sums, which helps in data analysis.

Which search string is the most efficient?

• "failed password"

• "failed password"*

• index=* "failed password"

• index=security "failed password"

Answer explanation

The search string 'index=security "failed password"' is the most efficient because it specifies the index to search, narrowing down the results and improving performance compared to the other options.

Which time unit abbreviations can you include in the Advanced time range picker? (Choose all that apply)

• h

• day

• mon

• yr

• y

Answer explanation

In the Advanced time range picker, you can use 'h' for hours, 'mon' for months, and 'y' for years. 'day' and 'yr' are not valid abbreviations in this context.

Which symbol is used to snap the time?

• @

• &

• *

• #

Answer explanation

The symbol '@' is commonly used in various contexts to denote time, such as in scheduling or social media tagging. Therefore, '@' is the correct choice for snapping the time.

Monitor option in Add Data provides _______________.

• Only continuous monitoring.

• Only One-time monitoring.

• Either One-time or continuous monitoring

• Both One-time and continuous monitoring

Answer explanation

The Monitor option in Add Data allows for both One-time and continuous monitoring, providing flexibility in how data is tracked and analyzed.

Which of the following represents the Splunk recommended naming convention for dashboards?

• Description_Group_Object

• Group_Object_Description

• Group_Description_Object

• Object_Group_Description

Answer explanation

The correct naming convention for Splunk dashboards is Group_Object_Description. This format helps in organizing and identifying dashboards by grouping them logically, making it easier to manage and locate them.

This search will return 20 results. SEARCH: error | top host limit = 20

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The search query specifies a limit of 20 results. Therefore, the statement that this search will return 20 results is true, as it adheres to the specified limit.

What syntax is used to link key/value pairs in search strings?

• Parentheses

• @ or # symbols

• Quotation marks

• Relational operators such as =

Answer explanation

Relational operators such as '=' are used to link key/value pairs in search strings, allowing for precise querying. Other options like parentheses, symbols, or quotation marks do not serve this purpose.

Which of the following statements describes a search job?

• Once a search job begins, it canno be stopped

• Once a search job begins, it can be stopped or paused at any point in time

• A search job can only be paused when less than 50% of events are returned

• A search job can only be stopped when less than 50% of events are returned

Answer explanation

The correct choice states that a search job can be stopped or paused at any time, which is true. The other options incorrectly limit the ability to stop or pause based on the percentage of events returned.