Splunk Core Certified User Practice Exam

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In a dashboard, which search type allows the time range picker to work?

transforming
inline
visualization
accelerated

The correct answer is: inline

The time range picker in a dashboard allows users to specify the time frame for which they want to view data. The search type that supports the time range picker is one that runs queries that respect the time constraints defined by the user. Inline searches are executed within the context of the dashboard and allow dynamic interaction with time ranges. This makes them responsive to the time range picker, enabling users to adjust the time frame for their reports or visualizations seamlessly. As a result, the inline search type facilitates immediate adjustments in the dashboard based on user input concerning time. While transforming searches and accelerated searches can manipulate and present data in various ways, they do not inherently respond to the time range picker within the dashboard context. Transforming searches focus on converting raw data into organized outputs, and accelerated searches are pre-calculated for efficiency but are not designed to react to dynamic user input from the dashboard interface. Visualizations, on the other hand, represent data visually but are just presentation layers and do not inherently include search mechanics. Thus, the inline search type is the correct choice because it is designed to participate in interactive dashboard functionalities, including responding to the time range picker.