This SPLK-1002 practice question tests your understanding of splunk basics and interface navigation. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
index=web sourcetype=access_combined status=404 | stats count by uri_path | sort - count
Refer to the exhibit. What is the primary purpose of this search?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "primary"
Why it matters: Asks for the main purpose or function, not a secondary benefit. Eliminate answers that describe side-effects or partial functions.
index=web sourcetype=access_combined status=404 | stats count by uri_path | sort - count
Count all events
Why wrong: It only counts events with status=404.
List all URIs with 404 errors
Why wrong: It counts, not just lists.
Identify top URI paths by 404 count
The descending sort reveals the highest counts first.
Count 404 errors by URI path
Why wrong: It does count, but the sort indicates a focus on top paths.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Identify top URI paths by 404 count
The search filters for 404 errors, counts them by URI path, then sorts descending to show the most frequent error paths at the top. This identifies top error URIs.
Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Count all events
Why it's wrong here
It only counts events with status=404.
List all URIs with 404 errors
Why it's wrong here
It counts, not just lists.
Identify top URI paths by 404 count
Why this is correct
The descending sort reveals the highest counts first.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "primary" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
Count 404 errors by URI path
Why it's wrong here
It does count, but the sort indicates a focus on top paths.
Common exam traps
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Detailed technical explanation
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
Key takeaway
NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Real-world example
A small business has 20 workstations on the 192.168.1.0/24 network and one public IP from its ISP. The router uses PAT (NAT overload) so all 20 devices share one public address using different source ports. NAT questions test whether you understand the four address terms and which direction each translation applies.
What to study next
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related SPLK-1002 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
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Splunk Basics and Interface Navigation — This question tests Splunk Basics and Interface Navigation — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..
The correct answer is: Identify top URI paths by 404 count — The search filters for 404 errors, counts them by URI path, then sorts descending to show the most frequent error paths at the top. This identifies top error URIs.
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related SPLK-1002 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
Yes — watch for: "primary". Asks for the main purpose or function, not a secondary benefit. Eliminate answers that describe side-effects or partial functions.
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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