- A
endswith="action=allow"
Why wrong: Incorrect: This would end on allow, which is opposite of the requirement.
- B
startswith="action=deny"
Why wrong: Incorrect: This defines the start condition, not the end.
- C
endswith="action=deny"
Correct: This ends the transaction when a deny event is encountered.
- D
maxevents=2
Why wrong: Incorrect: This limits the number of events per transaction, not the end condition.
Question 310 of 500
Defining Transaction End Condition — Using endswith to Terminate on Specific Events
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. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. 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.
A Splunk admin is troubleshooting a transaction that groups firewall allow and deny events by session ID. The transaction should end when a deny event occurs for that session. Which transaction option should be used to define the end condition?
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
✓
endswith="action=deny"
Option C is correct because 'endswith="action=deny"' specifies the event that terminates the transaction when a deny event occurs. Option A 'endswith="action=allow"' would end on an allow event, not the desired deny. Option B 'startswith="action=deny"' would start the transaction on a deny event, not end it. Option D 'maxevents=2' limits the number of events but does not define a condition based on event content.
Key principle: ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
endswith="action=allow"
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: This would end on allow, which is opposite of the requirement.
- ✗
startswith="action=deny"
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: This defines the start condition, not the end.
- ✓
endswith="action=deny"
Why this is correct
Correct: This ends the transaction when a deny event is encountered.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- ✗
maxevents=2
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: This limits the number of events per transaction, not the end condition.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: ACLs stop at the first match
ACLs are processed top to bottom. The first matching entry wins, and an implicit deny usually exists at the end.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
ACL questions test precision: source, destination, protocol, port and direction. A generally correct ACL can still fail if it is applied on the wrong interface or in the wrong direction.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- Extended ACLs can match source, destination, protocol and ports.
- The first matching ACL entry is used.
- There is usually an implicit deny at the end.
TExam Day Tips
- Check inbound versus outbound direction.
- Read the ACL from top to bottom.
- Look for a broader permit or deny above the intended line.
Key takeaway
ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A security administrator must allow nursing staff to reach a patient records server while blocking access from the guest Wi-Fi VLAN. After applying an extended ACL, traffic is still blocked from nursing workstations. The ACL was applied outbound instead of inbound on the wrong interface. Questions like this test ACL direction and placement rules.
What to study next
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What does this SPLK-1003 question test?
Transactions and Event Correlation — This question tests Transactions and Event Correlation — Standard ACLs match source addresses..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: endswith="action=deny" — Option C is correct because 'endswith="action=deny"' specifies the event that terminates the transaction when a deny event occurs. Option A 'endswith="action=allow"' would end on an allow event, not the desired deny. Option B 'startswith="action=deny"' would start the transaction on a deny event, not end it. Option D 'maxevents=2' limits the number of events but does not define a condition based on event content.
What should I do if I get this SPLK-1003 question wrong?
Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related SPLK-1003 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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