SPLK-1002 Transactions and Event Correlation Practice Question
A SOC analyst is investigating a security incident. They use `transaction src_ip` to group firewall events. The search returns too many single-event transactions. The analyst suspects that some events should be grouped but are not because the IP address is used by different sessions. Which option can help ensure events are grouped only if they occur close in time?
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=5m
The maxpause option sets the maximum time gap allowed between consecutive events in a transaction. Using a short maxpause helps ensure that events from different sessions are not incorrectly grouped.
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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maxspan=1h
Why it's wrong here
maxspan limits total time, but does not address gaps between events.
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maxevents=2
Why it's wrong here
Limiting maxevents may break legitimate long transactions.
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fields=src_ip
Why it's wrong here
fields only controls which fields are kept, not grouping behavior.
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maxpause=5m
Why this is correct
maxpause ensures events are only grouped if they occur within 5 minutes of each other, reducing false grouping.
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