SPLK-5001 SPL Search Proficiency Practice Question
You want to find the total count of events per hour over the last week. Which command sequence is most efficient?
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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bin _time span=1h | stats count by _time
Using 'bin' followed by 'stats' is the most efficient pattern.
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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chart count by _time | bucket 1h
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect syntax.
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bin _time span=1h | stats count by _time
Why this is correct
Binning time into hours and then counting is standard.
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timechart count span=1h
Why this is correct
This also works, but the question asks for the stats sequence.
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stats count by _time_hour
Why it's wrong here
This field does not exist automatically.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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