Splunk Core Certified User Practice Exam

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Which command will provide the total number of entries meeting all field requirements?

stats count
top user
timechart
search

The correct answer is: stats count

The command that provides the total number of entries meeting all field requirements is the "stats count" command. This command is part of the statistical functions in Splunk, which allow users to perform calculations on the dataset that matches their search criteria. When you use "stats count," it counts the number of events that meet the specified conditions, such as a particular search string or the presence of specific field values. Using "stats count" is particularly useful because it quickly aggregates data in a way that allows you to understand the volume of relevant entries. For example, if you want to know how many log entries were made by a particular user or during a specific time frame, this command provides that exact count efficiently. The other commands have different functionalities: "top user" is used to retrieve the most frequent values for a specified field, "timechart" generates time-based statistical charts over the specified time span, and "search" simply retrieves events that match certain criteria without summarizing them in a count format. Therefore, "stats count" is the best choice for obtaining a total entry count that meets your specified field requirements.