SPLK-1001 Practice Question: Creating Reports, Dashboards and Visualizations
A dashboard panel uses a search that returns time-series data. Which TWO chart options are available in the 'Format' tab of the chart editor to modify the appearance of a line chart? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Splunk often tests the distinction between formatting options that are specific to a chart type (e.g., line chart) versus those that belong to other chart types (e.g., area, gauge), leading candidates to mistakenly select 'Stack mode' or 'Gauge style' because they are common formatting terms in other contexts.
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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Connect missing data
The 'Connect missing data' setting in the Format tab of the chart editor allows you to bridge gaps in time-series data by drawing a line across null or missing values. This is useful when your search returns sparse data points and you want a continuous visual line, rather than breaks in the chart.
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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Connect missing data
Why this is correct
This option controls whether to interpolate missing data points.
- ✓
Line style (solid, dashed, dotted)
Why this is correct
You can change the line pattern in the Format tab.
- ✗
Pie area
Why it's wrong here
Pie area is not a chart format option.
- ✗
Stack mode
Why it's wrong here
Stack mode applies to bar and area charts, not line charts.
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Gauge style
Why it's wrong here
Gauge style is specific to gauge visualizations.
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