Splunk Fundamentals 1 Practice Exam

Are events always returned in chronological order?

1. True

2. False

The correct answer is: False

The correct answer is that events are not always returned in chronological order. In Splunk, the order in which events are retrieved can depend on several factors, including the time range specified in the search, the indexing process, and potential transformations or commands applied during the search (like sorting). While events typically have timestamps, certain search commands or configurations might lead to results being displayed without regard to their time sequence. Therefore, if the search or query does not explicitly sort the data by time, the results may appear in a different order, which can be non-chronological. Understanding this function allows users to manipulate and examine their data more effectively without assuming inherent order.