SPLK-1001 Using Fields and Lookups Practice Question
A user wants to see the values of all fields in an event, including fields that are not automatically extracted. Which search command should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
Splunk often tests the misconception that `| fields *` shows all fields, but it actually restricts output to only extracted fields, whereas `| table *` includes all fields including those from raw event data.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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`| table *`
The `| table *` command displays all fields in each event, including those not automatically extracted, by listing every field in a tabular format. This is because the asterisk wildcard in `table` includes all fields present in the search results, regardless of whether they are extracted by default or through custom parsing. In contrast, `| fields *` only retains fields that are already known to the search index, not necessarily showing all raw event data.
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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`| rex`
Why it's wrong here
Extracts fields via regex.
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`| fields *`
Why it's wrong here
Retains fields but does not show values.
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`| spath`
Why it's wrong here
Extracts fields from structured data.
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`| table *`
Why this is correct
Lists all fields and values.
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