Splunk Core Certified User Practice Exam

Which boolean operator is assumed between search terms in Splunk?

1. OR

2. NOT

3. AND

4. XOR

The correct answer is: AND

In Splunk, when performing searches, if no explicit boolean operator is specified between search terms, the system assumes the operator to be AND. This means that every term mentioned in the search must be present in the search results for them to be returned. Therefore, using multiple terms in a search will yield results that contain all of those terms simultaneously, effectively narrowing down the dataset to the most relevant entries. Understanding this assumption is crucial for constructing effective searches. For example, if a user searches for "error logs", Splunk will retrieve results that contain both "error" and "logs", providing a more focused result set. This inherent AND behavior helps users filter data efficiently and locate specific information within their datasets. The other options represent different logical relationships that do not apply as defaults in Splunk's search functionality. Using OR, NOT, or XOR would require explicit specification by the user to modify the search criteria according to different logical needs.