SPLK-1004 Transforming Commands And Formatting Practice Question
You need to combine two fields into one string. Which eval function is used?
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
✓
eval new = field1 . field2
The '.' operator or the 'concat' function (in some contexts) or simply concatenating works.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
eval new = field1 + field2
Why it's wrong here
The plus operator performs math, not string concatenation.
- ✓
eval new = field1 . field2
Why this is correct
The period character performs string concatenation in eval.
- ✗
eval new = merge(field1, field2)
Why it's wrong here
Merge is not an eval function.
- ✗
eval new = combine(field1, field2)
Why it's wrong here
Combine is not a function.
About these practice questions
One of 190 original SPLK-1004 practice questions on Courseiva, each with a full explanation and wrong-answer analysis — not exam dumps or protected exam content. Learn why practice questions differ from exam dumps →
JA
Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
This SPLK-1004 practice question is part of Courseiva's free Splunk certification practice question bank. Courseiva provides original exam-style practice questions with explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics to help learners prepare for the SPLK-1004 exam.