Splunk Exam SPLK-1002 Topic 5 Question 105 Discussion

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Question #: 105
Topic #: 5

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What is needed to define a calculated field?

AEval expression

BData model

CEvent type

DRegular expression

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A calculated field in Splunk is created using an eval expression, which allows users to perform calculations or transformations on field values during search time.

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by Sylvia at Jan 10, 2025, 10:55 PM

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Nilsa

5 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be B) Data model, as the calculation may depend on the underlying data structure.

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Andra

5 months ago

I agree with Laurene, because a calculated field usually involves evaluating an expression.

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Johanna

5 months ago

I don't know, the data model seems important too. Gotta have that underlying structure to build the calcs on, right?

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Franchesca

4 months ago

C) Event type

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Carolynn

4 months ago

B) Data model

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Margurite

5 months ago

A) Eval expression

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5 months ago

A) Eval expression is definitely the correct answer. That's the syntax we use to define calculated fields in our dashboards.

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Arlie

4 months ago

D) Regular expression is not the correct answer for defining a calculated field.

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Mabel

5 months ago

B) Data model is not needed to define a calculated field.

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Shawna

5 months ago

A) Eval expression is definitely the correct answer. That's the syntax we use to define calculated fields in our dashboards.

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