SPLK-5001 Threat Hunting Practice Question
You are analyzing a data model using tstats. You need to identify rare process executions across your environment. Which command structure provides the most performance-optimized result?
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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| tstats summariesonly=t count from datamodel=Endpoint.Processes by Processes.process_name | sort count
Using tstats with the 'summariesonly=true' parameter leverages accelerated data models, providing significantly faster results for large datasets.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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| tstats summariesonly=t count from datamodel=Endpoint.Processes by Processes.process_name | sort count
Why this is correct
This is the most efficient method using pre-calculated data models.
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| inputlookup processes.csv | stats count
Why it's wrong here
This does not search actual log data.
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index=windows | rare limit=20 ProcessName
Why it's wrong here
This is slow as it scans raw events instead of accelerated data models.
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| search index=windows | stats count by ProcessName | sort -count
Why it's wrong here
This scans raw index data, which is inefficient for massive environments.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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