SPLK-1004 Search Tuning Performance And Dashboards Practice Question
Which XML component in a dashboard is used to define a custom search that is not tied to any specific visual panel?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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<search id="...">
The <search id="..."> element allows you to define a search once and reference it across multiple panels using the 'base' attribute.
Answer analysis
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<search id="...">
Why this is correct
An ID-assigned search block acts as a reusable source.
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<shared>
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid dashboard XML element.
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<base>
Why it's wrong here
Base is an attribute of a panel, not an XML element.
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<global>
Why it's wrong here
There is no global search element in dashboard XML.
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