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What is returned by a table command in Splunk?

  1. All fields specified in the search argument list.

  2. Only the top results.

  3. The count of events.

  4. The unique list of values for a field.

The correct answer is: All fields specified in the search argument list.

The table command in Splunk is designed to create a simplified view of your data by returning all specified fields in a tabular layout. When you use this command, it extracts the fields you define in the search argument list and presents them in a structured format, making it easier to interpret the data visually. The primary focus of the table command is to allow users to specify which fields they want to see, effectively filtering the output to only those fields and improving the readability of search results. This functionality is especially useful when you want to quickly summarize or analyze specific attributes of your data without extraneous information. By specifying the fields you desire in the command, you gain a clear and concise representation of relevant data points.