SPLK-1002 Macros, Saved Searches and CIM Practice Question
A systems engineer creates a summary index using a saved search that runs every 30 minutes. The summary index aggregates data from multiple sourcetypes. After a week, the engineer notices that the summary index contains duplicate events for certain time ranges. What is the most likely cause?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The summary index time range extends beyond the schedule interval, causing overlapping windows.
If the summary index time range extends beyond the schedule interval, overlapping windows cause duplicate events. Option A: time zone conversion would not create duplicates. Option B: schedule timing might cause missed data, not duplicates. Option C: summary index acceleration does not cause duplicates.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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The macro used in the saved search includes a time zone conversion that shifts events.
Why it's wrong here
Time zone conversion might offset timestamps but not duplicate within the same range.
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The saved search schedule is set to run at the wrong time.
Why it's wrong here
Wrong time might cause gaps, not duplicates.
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The summary index acceleration is enabled, causing automatic re-summarization.
Why it's wrong here
Acceleration does not create duplicate summary events.
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The summary index time range extends beyond the schedule interval, causing overlapping windows.
Why this is correct
For example, if the search runs every 30 minutes but covers a 1-hour window, each event is summarized twice.
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