SPLK-1001 Splunk Basics and Interface Navigation Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid methods to change the time range of a search in Splunk Web? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse the Time Range Picker (Option D) with manually typing times in the search bar (Option E), but Splunk Web does not support arbitrary manual typing of `earliest` and `latest` in the search bar without using the proper SPL syntax or the picker.
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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Add relative time modifiers like earliest=-1h to the search string.
Adding relative time modifiers like `earliest=-1h` directly to the search string is a valid method to change the time range in Splunk Web. This approach uses the `earliest` and `latest` tokens in the SPL to define a relative time window, which overrides the time range picker for that specific search.
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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Select the 'All time' preset.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: 'All time' is an option within the Time Range Picker, not a separate method.
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Add relative time modifiers like earliest=-1h to the search string.
Why this is correct
Correct: Modifiers override the picker.
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Change the default time range in the index settings.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Index settings don't affect search time range.
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Use the Time Range Picker dropdown above the search bar.
Why this is correct
Correct: The picker offers presets and custom ranges.
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Manually type earliest and latest times in the search bar.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: You must use time modifiers, not raw timestamps.
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