SPLK-1004 Transforming Commands And Formatting Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are true about 'eventstats'?
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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It calculates aggregates for each event.
Eventstats adds results to existing events rather than replacing them.
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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It is faster than stats.
Why it's wrong here
It is generally slower due to data overhead.
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It removes non-aggregated fields.
Why it's wrong here
It retains all fields.
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It calculates aggregates for each event.
Why this is correct
This is the primary function of eventstats.
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It adds aggregate fields to all events.
Why this is correct
It calculates and appends the data to each event in the search.
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It replaces the existing events.
Why it's wrong here
It adds to the existing events.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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