SPLK-1001 Using Fields and Lookups Practice Question
A security analyst runs a search that returns many fields, most of which are not needed. Which command should be used to remove all fields except 'src_ip', 'dest_ip', and 'action'?
⚠ Common exam trap
Splunk often tests the distinction between `fields +` (keep only) and `fields -` (remove), and candidates frequently confuse the two, especially when the question asks to 'remove all fields except' a specific set.
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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| fields + src_ip, dest_ip, action
The `fields` command with the `+` prefix explicitly keeps only the listed fields and removes all others from the search results. This is the correct way to retain only `src_ip`, `dest_ip`, and `action` while discarding the rest.
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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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| rename src_ip as src, dest_ip as dest, action as act
Why it's wrong here
This renames fields, not removes.
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| fields + src_ip, dest_ip, action
Why this is correct
The '+' prefix keeps only listed fields.
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| fields - src_ip, dest_ip, action
Why it's wrong here
The '-' prefix removes listed fields.
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| table src_ip, dest_ip, action
Why it's wrong here
This also keeps only listed fields but outputs in tabular format; not the best for all scenarios.
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