SPLK-1002 Advanced Visualization and Lookups Practice Question
An analyst uses the following search: `... | timechart span=1h count by status`. What is the purpose of the span argument?
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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It defines the time interval for each data point (1 hour).
The span argument in the timechart command specifies the time interval for each data point or bucket. Here, span=1h means each bucket represents one hour. Option A is incorrect because span does not limit the number of status values; that's controlled by other means. Option B is incorrect because span=1h groups events into 1-hour, not 1-minute, intervals. Option C is incorrect because the time range of the chart is set by the search time picker, not the span argument.
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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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It limits the number of status values displayed.
Why it's wrong here
The 'by' clause splits by status, not the span.
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It groups events into 1-minute intervals.
Why it's wrong here
span=1h specifies 1-hour intervals, not 1-minute.
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It sets the time range of the chart.
Why it's wrong here
The time range is determined by the search time range, not the span argument.
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It defines the time interval for each data point (1 hour).
Why this is correct
span=1h means each data point aggregates events from a 1-hour window.
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