Splunk Core Certified User Practice Exam

How can you modify a search to rename the count column to "Total Viewed"?

1. Add `*countfield="Total Viewed"*` in the command

2. Change `count` to `Total Viewed`

3. Add `as "Total Viewed"` in the stats command

4. Insert `rename count as "Total Viewed"` after the pipe

The correct answer is: Add `*countfield="Total Viewed"*` in the command

To rename the count column to "Total Viewed" in a Splunk search, the appropriate approach is to use the `as` clause within the stats command. When you add `as "Total Viewed"` in the stats command, you specify that the resulting output for the count field should be labeled as "Total Viewed." This method effectively redefines the column header of the count output in a way that is clear and precise. For example, if you were to use a command like `stats count as "Total Viewed"`, it would produce a result table where the column representing the count of events would be labeled "Total Viewed." This makes the results more understandable, especially for users who may not be familiar with what "count" refers to. Other approaches provided could lead to confusion or failure to execute properly. For instance, simply changing `count` to `Total Viewed` does not work because it's not a valid syntax or part of the command structure that Splunk requires for renaming outputs. Similarly, using `rename count as "Total Viewed"` is a valid command in certain contexts; however, if it follows a separate command that does not first create the count, it may not have the desired effect and could lead to errors.