SPLK-1001 Splunk Basics and Interface Navigation Practice Question
Exhibit
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?
⚠ Common exam trap
Splunk often tests the distinction between `top` (which ranks and limits results) and `stats count by` (which counts all values without ranking), leading candidates to choose option D when the question asks for the 'primary purpose' of identifying top paths.
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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Identify top URI paths by 404 count
The search uses `top` to find the most frequent URI paths among events with a 404 status code, then displays them in descending order of count. This directly identifies the top URI paths by 404 count, making option C correct.
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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Count all events
Why it's wrong here
It only counts events with status=404.
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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.
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Count 404 errors by URI path
Why it's wrong here
It does count, but the sort indicates a focus on top paths.
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