SPLK-1002 Transactions and Event Correlation Practice Question
A company wants to correlate events from multiple sources that share a common transaction ID. The events arrive in real time but with variable delays. Which transaction option ensures that a transaction closes after 2 minutes of inactivity?
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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maxpause=2m
Maxpause=2m (Option C). This option specifies the maximum period of inactivity between events in a transaction. When no events matching the transaction are received for 2 minutes, the transaction closes. This is ideal for correlating events with variable delays because it waits for activity and closes after a quiet period. In contrast, maxspan (option B) sets a total time window from the first event, which would close the transaction regardless of activity after 2 minutes from the start. Options A and D (startswith/endswith) define specific start and end events rather than a timeout. Thus, maxpause ensures the transaction remains open as long as events arrive within 2 minutes of each other.
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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endswith="end"
Why it's wrong here
endswith defines a mandatory end event.
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maxspan=2m
Why it's wrong here
maxspan closes transaction after total time from first event, not inactivity.
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maxpause=2m
Why this is correct
maxpause closes transaction if no matching event arrives within 2 minutes.
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startswith="start"
Why it's wrong here
startswith does not control timeout.
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