SPLK-1004 Macros And Workflow Actions Practice Question
You want a macro to expand to a specific set of fields. Which field in the macro definition would you use to provide a default value if the user provides no arguments?
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Default value
The 'Default value' field in the macro definition allows you to define what the macro expands to if no arguments are provided, provided it is configured correctly.
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Default value
Why this is correct
The Default value field allows specifying expansion logic when parameters are omitted.
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Arguments
Why it's wrong here
The arguments field only lists the arguments, it does not define defaults.
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Definition
Why it's wrong here
The definition field contains the main query body.
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Validation text
Why it's wrong here
Validation text is for input checking, not default values.
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