SPLK-1004 Transforming Commands And Formatting Practice Question
How do you add a total row to a stats table?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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addtotals
The 'addcoltotals' command adds a row containing the sum of all numerical columns.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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addsum
Why it's wrong here
Addsum is not a command.
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eval total = sum(field)
Why it's wrong here
You cannot perform aggregate functions inside an eval command.
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addtotals
Why this is correct
Addtotals is the correct command to sum values.
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stats total
Why it's wrong here
This is not a stats argument.
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