SPLK-5001 Threat And Attack Types Practice Question
You notice a high volume of traffic from an internal workstation to a non-standard port on an external server. Which search helps identify the frequency of this connection?
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
Using 'tstats' on the Network Traffic data model with 'count' grouped by time is the most efficient way to detect volume anomalies.
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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tstats
Why this is correct
tstats is the most efficient way to query indexed data models for volume analysis.
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inputlookup
Why it's wrong here
This is for querying lookup tables.
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map
Why it's wrong here
Map is used for iterating, not for frequency analysis.
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search
Why it's wrong here
A standard search is less efficient than tstats for large datasets.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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