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Splunk SPLK-1002 Exam - Topic 3 Question 91 Discussion

Actual exam question for Splunk's SPLK-1002 exam
Question #: 91
Topic #: 3
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Which of the following can be saved as an event type?

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Suggested Answer: D

Event types in Splunk are saved searches that categorize data, making it easier to search for specific patterns or criteria within your data. When saving an event type, the search must essentially filter events based on criteria without performing operations that transform or aggregate the data. Here's a breakdown of the options:

A) The search index-server_472 sourcetype-BETA_494 code-488 | stats count by code performs an aggregation operation (stats count by code), which makes it unsuitable for saving as an event type. Event types are meant to categorize data without aggregating or transforming it.

B) The search index=server_472 sourcetype=BETA_494 code=488 [ | inputlookup append=t servercode.csv] includes a subsearch and input lookup, which is typically used to enrich or filter events based on external data. This complexity goes beyond simple event categorization.

C) The search index=server_472 sourcetype=BETA_494 code=488 | stats where code > 200 includes a filtering condition within a transforming command (stats), which again, is not suitable for defining an event type due to the transformation of data.

D) The search index=server_472 sourcetype=BETA_494 code-488 is the correct answer as it purely filters events based on index, sourcetype, and a code field condition without transforming or aggregating the data. This is what makes it suitable for saving as an event type, as it categorizes data based on specific criteria without altering the event structure or content.


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Jimmie
3 months ago
D seems off, I wouldn't pick that.
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Sarah
3 months ago
A has some weird syntax, not sure about that one.
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Eleonore
3 months ago
Wait, can you really save that as an event type? Sounds odd.
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Estrella
4 months ago
I think C is the right choice, it makes more sense.
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Arlie
4 months ago
Definitely B, looks correct to me!
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Lauran
4 months ago
Option D seems too simple; I don't think it captures enough detail to be saved as an event type, but I could be wrong.
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Vicki
4 months ago
I'm a bit confused about the syntax in option A; it seems off with the "I" instead of a pipe, but I can't recall if that matters for event types.
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Virgie
4 months ago
I remember practicing with similar questions, and I feel like option C might be the right choice because it includes a stats command.
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Nickolas
5 months ago
I think option B looks familiar since it uses inputlookup, but I'm not entirely sure if it qualifies as an event type.
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Ashanti
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. Option B looks like it's using the `inputlookup` command, which is typically used to append data from a CSV file. That's not an event type, so I'll rule that one out. The other options seem to be using more standard Splunk search commands, so I'll need to analyze those more closely.
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Sommer
5 months ago
After reviewing the options again, I think option C might be the correct answer. The `stats` command with the `where` clause looks like it could be used to define an event type. But I'm still not 100% certain, so I'll make sure to explain my reasoning in the exam.
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Ezekiel
5 months ago
This looks like a Splunk query question. I'll need to carefully review the options and think through the syntax to determine which one can be saved as an event type.
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Ettie
5 months ago
I'm feeling pretty good about this one. The key is to identify which option uses the correct syntax for defining an event type. I'm leaning towards option A, since it has the `stats` command, which is often used to create event types. But I'll double-check the other options just to be sure.
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Haley
5 months ago
This one seems straightforward - if cost variance is negative and schedule variance is positive, the project must be under budget but behind schedule.
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Farrah
2 years ago
I'm going with A. It's got all the right fields, just a little bit of a different format. Splunk can handle it, right?
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Loreta
2 years ago
B is the way to go. Gotta love that append=t option to save those events in style!
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Frankie
2 years ago
Haha, I bet the answer is C. Who needs to save an event type when you can just stats it to death?
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Vivienne
1 year ago
Haha, I bet the answer is C. Who needs to save an event type when you can just stats it to death?
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Artie
2 years ago
D) index=server_472 sourcetype=BETA_494 code-488
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Emelda
2 years ago
C) index=server_472 sourcetype=BETA_494 code=488 I stats where code > 200
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Stephania
2 years ago
B) index=server_472 sourcetype=BETA_494 code=488 [I inputlookup append=t servercode.csv]
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Leatha
2 years ago
A) index-server_472 sourcetype-BETA_494 code-488 I stats count by code
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Mike
2 years ago
Hmm, that makes sense. Option C does seem like a good choice for saving as an event type.
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Monte
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe option C is the correct choice as it filters data based on code value.
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Mike
2 years ago
I think option B can be saved as an event type because it includes inputlookup for additional data.
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Amalia
2 years ago
D looks good to me. It has the index, sourcetype, and code fields, which should be enough to save an event type.
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Cammy
2 years ago
D looks good to me. It has the index, sourcetype, and code fields, which should be enough to save an event type.
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Eveline
2 years ago
D) index=server_472 sourcetype=BETA_494 code-488
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Emilio
2 years ago
C) index=server_472 sourcetype=BETA_494 code=488 I stats where code > 200
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Venita
2 years ago
B) index=server_472 sourcetype=BETA_494 code=488 [I inputlookup append=t servercode.csv]
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Latosha
2 years ago
A) index-server_472 sourcetype-BETA_494 code-488 I stats count by code
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Darell
2 years ago
I think the correct answer is B. It includes the necessary fields and uses the inputlookup command to save the event as a type.
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Janine
2 years ago
I think so too, option B includes the necessary fields and uses inputlookup to save the event type.
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Mari
2 years ago
I agree, option B is the correct answer.
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