SPLK-1001 Using Fields and Lookups Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. index=web sourcetype=access_combined | top 5 uri
Refer to the exhibit. What will this search return?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse `top` with `timechart` or `stats`, expecting a time-series or statistical summary instead of a simple frequency count of field values.
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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The 5 most common URI values
The `top` command in SPL returns the most common values of a field, sorted by count in descending order, limited by default to 10 results. Since the search specifies `limit=5`, it returns the 5 most frequent URI values, 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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A time chart of URI counts
Why it's wrong here
No timechart.
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A statistical summary of URI lengths
Why it's wrong here
No stats command.
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The 5 most common URI values
Why this is correct
top 5 limits to top 5.
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A list of all URI values
Why it's wrong here
Top shows only the most common.
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