SPLK-5001 SPL Search Proficiency Practice Question
You want to use the 'eval' command to create a new field 'is_critical' that is 'yes' if 'severity' is 'high' or 'critical', and 'no' otherwise. Which syntax is correct?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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eval is_critical = if(severity IN("high", "critical"), "yes", "no")
The 'if' function combined with 'in' or 'OR' logic is required.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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eval is_critical = if(severity=="high" || "critical", "yes", "no")
Why it's wrong here
The '||' operator is not used for string comparison in this way.
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eval is_critical = case(severity="high" OR "critical", "yes", 1=1, "no")
Why it's wrong here
The syntax for OR requires full field comparisons.
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eval is_critical = if(severity IN("high", "critical"), "yes", "no")
Why this is correct
The IN operator and if function are the cleanest way to handle multiple matches.
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eval is_critical = switch(severity, "high", "yes", "critical", "yes")
Why it's wrong here
The switch command uses different syntax than the if function.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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