SPLK-1001 Basic Searching and Transforming Commands Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are valid uses of the stats command?
⚠ Common exam trap
Splunk often tests the distinction between `stats` and other transforming commands like `eval` or `table`, trapping candidates who confuse the syntax or assume all commands can be nested within `stats`.
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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stats avg(response_time) as avg_time
The `stats` command supports aggregation functions like `avg()` to compute the average of a field, and the `as` clause renames the resulting field. This is a standard and valid use of `stats` for statistical summarization.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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stats eval(x=1) by category
Why it's wrong here
eval is not a stats function; stats functions are aggregate like count, sum, avg, etc.
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stats avg(response_time) as avg_time
Why this is correct
Valid stats function avg with alias.
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stats sum(bytes) by source
Why this is correct
Valid stats function sum with by.
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stats count by host
Why this is correct
Valid stats aggregation with by clause.
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stats table user
Why it's wrong here
table is not a stats function; it's a separate command.
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