SPLK-1002 transaction Practice Question
Exhibit
| makeresults count=5 | eval _time=_time + (random()%100) | eval session="ses1" | transaction session maxspan=10s | eval duration=last(_time)-first(_time) | stats avg(duration)
Refer to the exhibit. An analyst runs the above search to test transaction behavior. What is the likely result?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often assume that `maxspan` prevents transactions entirely, but it actually splits events into multiple transactions.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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