SPLK-1002 Transactions and Event Correlation Practice Question
An analyst wants to correlate events from multiple sourcetypes that have different timestamps but share a common reference ID. The events are ingested with some delay. Which parameter is crucial to ensure the transaction captures all related events despite ingestion delay?
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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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maxspan
A large maxspan accommodates delays in event arrival. Option A (maxpause) would not capture events if there is a large gap. Option B (maxevents) does not affect time. Option C (fields _indextime) is irrelevant.
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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maxpause
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: maxpause handles gaps between events, not ingestion delay.
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maxevents
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: maxevents limits event count, not time.
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fields _indextime
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: _indextime is not used in transaction grouping.
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maxspan
Why this is correct
Correct: a large maxspan gives time for delayed events to arrive.
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