SPLK-1002 Transactions and Event Correlation Practice Question
Which TWO options can be used with the `transaction` command to control how many events are included in a single transaction?
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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maxspan
maxevents limits the number of events per transaction. maxspan limits the time span, indirectly limiting events. maxpause limits the pause between events.
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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mvcount
Why it's wrong here
Not a valid option.
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maxspan
Why this is correct
Indirectly limits events by time.
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maxpause
Why it's wrong here
Limits the pause, not the count.
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keepevicted
Why it's wrong here
Controls whether evicted events are kept, not count.
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maxevents
Why this is correct
Directly limits the number of events.
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