Splunk Exam SPLK-1004 Topic 2 Question 20 Discussion

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Question #: 20
Topic #: 2

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Which statement about the coalesce function is accurate?

AIt can take only a single argument.

BIt can take a maximum of two arguments.

CIt can be used to create a new field in the results set.

DIt can return null or non-null values.

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Suggested Answer: C

Repeating JSON data structures within a single event in Splunk are extracted as multivalue fields (Option C). Multivalue fields allow a single field to contain multiple distinct values, which is common with JSON data structures that include arrays or repeated elements. Splunk's field extraction capabilities automatically recognize and parse these structures, allowing users to work with each value within the multivalue field for analysis and reporting

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Lawrence

3 months ago

I bet the person who wrote this question was feeling pretty clever with that 'coalesce' pun. I mean, it's a good one, but I'm not sure it's going to help me answer the question.

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Clay

2 months ago

C) It can be used to create a new field in the results set.

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Cora

2 months ago

B) It can take a maximum of two arguments.

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Maurine

2 months ago

A) It can take only a single argument.

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Kayleigh

3 months ago

This question is making me hungry. I could really go for a coalesced sandwich right about now.

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Remona

3 months ago

Wait, the coalesce function can take more than two arguments? I had no idea! If that's the case, I might have to rethink my answer.

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Lindsay

2 months ago

Yeah, it's interesting how it can handle multiple arguments.

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Lawrence

2 months ago

I know, I didn't realize it could take more than two either.

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Willow

2 months ago

I always thought coalesce could only take one argument.

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Reuben

3 months ago

I was leaning towards option C, but now I'm not so sure. The coalesce function can be used to create a new field in the results set, but I'm not confident that's the most accurate statement.

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Yoko

1 months ago

D) It can return null or non-null values.

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Kate

1 months ago

C) It can be used to create a new field in the results set.

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Celeste

1 months ago

B) It can take a maximum of two arguments.

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Shelia

1 months ago

A) It can take only a single argument.

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Brittney

3 months ago

I think option D is the correct answer. The coalesce function can return either null or non-null values, which makes it a useful tool for handling missing data.

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