SPLK-1002 Macros, Saved Searches and CIM Practice Question
Exhibit
| stats count by host, sourcetype
Refer to the exhibit. The macro `count_by_host` is defined as shown. The macro is invoked as `| `count_by_host`. What will the expanded search look like?
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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`| | stats count by host, sourcetype`
Since the macro definition includes a leading pipe, invoking it with `| `count_by_host` results in two pipes – one from the invocation and one from the definition. So the expanded search becomes `| | stats count by host, sourcetype`. Option A would be missing the second pipe, option B shows the macro invocation unexpanded, and option C would be missing both pipes.
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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`| stats count by host, sourcetype`
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Missing one pipe.
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`| `count_by_host`
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Macro not expanded.
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`stats count by host, sourcetype`
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Missing both pipes.
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`| | stats count by host, sourcetype`
Why this is correct
Correct: Double pipe due to leading pipe in macro definition.
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