SPLK-5001 Cyber Landscape And Industry Frameworks Practice Question
You are reviewing a Splunk Enterprise Security alert mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK technique 'T1059.001 (PowerShell)'. Which search command would best identify the use of obfuscated PowerShell commands?
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 count from datamodel=Endpoint.Processes where Processes.process_name=powershell.exe.
The 'tstats' command is the standard way to query data models efficiently, such as the 'Endpoint' model, to look for malicious PowerShell patterns.
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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search sourcetype=sysmon | rename command as powershell.
Why it's wrong here
Renaming a field does not help identify malicious patterns.
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| inputlookup mitre_tactics | where process=powershell.
Why it's wrong here
This queries a lookup, not the actual process data.
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index=main | lookup mitre_attack_id.
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid search command.
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tstats count from datamodel=Endpoint.Processes where Processes.process_name=powershell.exe.
Why this is correct
This is the most efficient way to query endpoint process data for specific commands.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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