- A
Use the eval command to set a field for failure status
Why wrong: Fields already exist; no need for eval.
- B
Use the stats command to count by user
Aggregates transaction counts per user.
- C
Use the where command to filter transactions with both failure and success
Why wrong: Unnecessary; transaction already ensures the pattern.
- D
Use the transaction command with maxspan=10m
Sets the time window for grouping events.
- E
Use the transaction command with startswith and endswith
Defines transaction start (failed) and end (successful).
Question 58 of 500
Using transaction to Find Consecutive Events (Failed then Successful Login)
This SPLK-1003 practice question tests your understanding of advanced searching and statistics. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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 user needs to find events where a user had a failed login followed by a successful login within 10 minutes, and then list the total number of such occurrences per user. Which THREE steps are necessary? (Select three.)
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
✓
Use the stats command to count by user
To find events where a failed login is followed by a successful login within 10 minutes, and count such occurrences per user, the necessary steps are: use the transaction command with maxspan=10m to group events in a 10-minute window (D), use startswith and endswith to define the transaction boundaries (e.g., startswith='failed login' and endswith='successful login') (E), and then use stats count by user to tally the number of completed transactions per user (B). Options A and C are incorrect because inline eval is not needed to mark failure status, and using where after transaction would filter transactions but the counting is done by stats; also, using where alone without transaction would not capture the paired events.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Use the eval command to set a field for failure status
Why it's wrong here
Fields already exist; no need for eval.
- ✓
Use the stats command to count by user
Why this is correct
Aggregates transaction counts per user.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Use the where command to filter transactions with both failure and success
Why it's wrong here
Unnecessary; transaction already ensures the pattern.
- ✓
Use the transaction command with maxspan=10m
Why this is correct
Sets the time window for grouping events.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Use the transaction command with startswith and endswith
Why this is correct
Defines transaction start (failed) and end (successful).
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this SPLK-1003 question test?
Advanced Searching and Statistics — This question tests Advanced Searching and Statistics — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use the stats command to count by user — To find events where a failed login is followed by a successful login within 10 minutes, and count such occurrences per user, the necessary steps are: use the transaction command with maxspan=10m to group events in a 10-minute window (D), use startswith and endswith to define the transaction boundaries (e.g., startswith='failed login' and endswith='successful login') (E), and then use stats count by user to tally the number of completed transactions per user (B). Options A and C are incorrect because inline eval is not needed to mark failure status, and using where after transaction would filter transactions but the counting is done by stats; also, using where alone without transaction would not capture the paired events.
What should I do if I get this SPLK-1003 question wrong?
Identify which SPLK-1003 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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