SPLK-1002 Transactions and Event Correlation Practice Question
Which TWO statements about the 'transaction' command are true? (Choose two.)
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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The 'transaction' command can include events from multiple sourcetypes.
Options C and D are correct. The `transaction` command groups events based on common field values and time proximity, and it can include events from multiple sourcetypes. Option A is false because `transaction` can be used with `stats` (e.g., `... | transaction ... | stats count`). Option B is false because `transaction` works on any field, not just indexed fields. Option E is false because `transaction` does not require events to be from the same host; it can group events across different hosts if they share common field values.
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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The 'transaction' command cannot be used with the 'stats' command.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Can be used in conjunction with stats.
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The 'transaction' command only works on indexed fields.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Works on any available field.
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The 'transaction' command can include events from multiple sourcetypes.
Why this is correct
Correct: Events from different sourcetypes can be grouped.
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The 'transaction' command groups events based on common field values and time proximity.
Why this is correct
Correct: This is the core functionality.
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The 'transaction' command requires all events to be from the same host.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Host is not required to be the same.
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