This SPLK-1003 practice question tests your understanding of transactions and event correlation. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. A key principle to apply: transaction. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Why wrong: Incorrect. With maxspan=10s and timestamps spread over 100s, all 5 events cannot be in one transaction.
B
One transaction with 5 events, avg duration ~10s
Why wrong: Incorrect. Same reason as A; not all events fit in one 10-second window.
C
Multiple transactions, each with fewer events, avg duration less than 10s
Correct. Events are split into multiple transactions because the random timestamps are spread beyond 10 seconds. Each transaction has fewer events and average duration less than 10s.
D
No transactions created because events are out of order
Why wrong: Incorrect. Transactions are still created for events that fall within a 10-second window; they are not all out of order.
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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Multiple transactions, each with fewer events, avg duration less than 10s
The search uses `transaction` with `maxspan=10s`. The random timestamps are spread over up to 100 seconds, so events that are more than 10 seconds apart cannot be in the same transaction. Thus, the events will be split into multiple transactions, each containing a subset of the events. The average duration of these transactions will be well under 10 seconds, making option C correct. Option A is incorrect because not all 5 events can fit into one 10-second window. Option B is incorrect for the same reason. Option D is incorrect because transactions are still created for events that do fall within a 10-second window.
Key principle: transaction
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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One transaction with 5 events, avg duration ~50s
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. With maxspan=10s and timestamps spread over 100s, all 5 events cannot be in one transaction.
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One transaction with 5 events, avg duration ~10s
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Same reason as A; not all events fit in one 10-second window.
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Multiple transactions, each with fewer events, avg duration less than 10s
Why this is correct
Correct. Events are split into multiple transactions because the random timestamps are spread beyond 10 seconds. Each transaction has fewer events and average duration less than 10s.
Related concept
transaction
✗
No transactions created because events are out of order
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Transactions are still created for events that fall within a 10-second window; they are not all out of order.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Candidates often assume that `maxspan` prevents transactions entirely, but it actually splits events into multiple transactions.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
transaction
maxspan
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
transaction
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the SPLK-1003 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. transaction Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Review transaction, then practise related SPLK-1003 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
Transactions and Event Correlation — This question tests Transactions and Event Correlation — transaction.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Multiple transactions, each with fewer events, avg duration less than 10s — The search uses `transaction` with `maxspan=10s`. The random timestamps are spread over up to 100 seconds, so events that are more than 10 seconds apart cannot be in the same transaction. Thus, the events will be split into multiple transactions, each containing a subset of the events. The average duration of these transactions will be well under 10 seconds, making option C correct. Option A is incorrect because not all 5 events can fit into one 10-second window. Option B is incorrect for the same reason. Option D is incorrect because transactions are still created for events that do fall within a 10-second window.
What should I do if I get this SPLK-1003 question wrong?
Review transaction, then practise related SPLK-1003 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
What is the key concept behind this question?
transaction
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