Quick Answer
The answer is both the `fields` and `fieldsummary` commands. The `| fields` command directly shows you the current fields in your search results by allowing you to keep or remove specific fields, effectively displaying only the field set you specify. The `| fieldsummary` command, on the other hand, provides a statistical overview of every field present, including counts and distinct values, which also reveals exactly which fields exist in the result set. On the Splunk Core Certified User SPLK-1002 exam, this question tests your understanding of how to inspect and manage field data within search results, often appearing as a multiple-select item. A common trap is confusing `| fields` with `| fieldsummary`—remember that `fields` shows or hides fields, while `fieldsummary` summarizes them. A useful memory tip: think of `fields` as the "filter" for viewing specific fields, and `fieldsummary` as the "report card" that lists all fields and their stats.
This SPLK-1002 practice question tests your understanding of using fields and lookups. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Which TWO of the following commands can be used to view the current fields in a search result?
| outputlookup mylookup.csv
Why wrong: Creates a lookup from fields.
| inputlookup mylookup.csv
Why wrong: Reads a lookup, not current fields.
| listfields
Why wrong: No such command.
| fields
Shows all fields present.
| fieldsummary
Provides summary of field values.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
| fields
The `| fields` command is used to keep or remove specific fields from search results, effectively showing you the current fields that exist in the result set. The `| fieldsummary` command produces a statistical summary of all fields present in the search results, including count, distinct count, and other metrics, thereby also allowing you to view the current fields.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
| outputlookup mylookup.csv
Why it's wrong here
Creates a lookup from fields.
| inputlookup mylookup.csv
Why it's wrong here
Reads a lookup, not current fields.
| listfields
Why it's wrong here
No such command.
| fields
Why this is correct
Shows all fields present.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
| fieldsummary
Why this is correct
Provides summary of field values.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Splunk often tests the distinction between commands that modify or filter fields versus commands that merely display or summarize field metadata, leading candidates to confuse `| outputlookup` or `| inputlookup` with field-viewing commands.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
No such command.
Detailed technical explanation
The `| fields` command operates by either including (`fields +field1,field2`) or excluding (`fields -field1`) fields from the search results, directly modifying the field list in the events. The `| fieldsummary` command, on the other hand, aggregates field statistics across all results and outputs a table with columns like field, count, distinct count, and more, which is useful for understanding field distribution. In real-world scenarios, `| fieldsummary` is often used after a search to quickly identify which fields are populated and their cardinality, while `| fields` is used to reduce data volume or focus on specific fields before further processing.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A practitioner preparing for the SPLK-1002 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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Using Fields and Lookups — This question tests Using Fields and Lookups — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: | fields — The `| fields` command is used to keep or remove specific fields from search results, effectively showing you the current fields that exist in the result set. The `| fieldsummary` command produces a statistical summary of all fields present in the search results, including count, distinct count, and other metrics, thereby also allowing you to view the current fields.
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