SPLK-1002 Advanced Visualization and Lookups Practice Question
An analyst needs to create a visualization that shows the relationship between source IP and destination port in network traffic. Which visualization type is most appropriate?
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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Sankey diagram
A Sankey diagram is designed to show flow relationships between sources and destinations. Choropleth maps are geographic, single values show one number, and column charts are for comparisons.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Choropleth map
Why it's wrong here
Choropleth maps display geographic data, not network flows.
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Sankey diagram
Why this is correct
Sankey diagrams effectively illustrate flows between two dimensions.
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Single value
Why it's wrong here
Single value shows one metric, not relationships.
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Column chart
Why it's wrong here
Column charts are for comparing categories, not flows.
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