SPLK-1001 Splunk Basics and Interface Navigation Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. ``` [savedsearch://error_count] dispatch.earliest_time = -30d@d dispatch.latest_time = now search = index=main sourcetype=access_combined status=50* | stats count by status action.email = 1 action.email.to = admin@example.com action.email.subject = Error Count Alert displayview = flashtimeline ```
The exhibit shows a savedsearch.conf stanza. What is the effect of the setting `displayview = flashtimeline`?
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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It sets the default view to the timeline chart when the search is opened.
`displayview` specifies the default view for displaying search results in Splunk Web; `flashtimeline` refers to the timeline chart, so this setting makes the timeline the default view when the search is opened. Option A is incorrect because `displayview` does not configure the time picker. Option B is incorrect because it does not limit results; it only sets the display view. Option D is incorrect because it does not add an overlay; it sets the default view to the timeline chart.
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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It configures the time picker to show the last 30 days.
Why it's wrong here
Time range is set by dispatch.earliest_time and dispatch.latest_time.
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It limits the search results to only timeline events.
Why it's wrong here
displayview controls the default view, not filtering.
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It sets the default view to the timeline chart when the search is opened.
Why this is correct
Correct interpretation of displayview.
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It adds a flash timeline overlay to the search results.
Why it's wrong here
No such overlay.
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