Splunk Fundamentals 1 Practice Exam

What is the default time frame for a pivot?

1. Last 24 hours

2. Last week

3. All time

4. Custom time range

The correct answer is: All time

The default time frame for a pivot in Splunk is set to "All time." This selection allows users to analyze and visualize data from the entire dataset available in Splunk without restricting it to a specific range. This is particularly useful for situations where users may want to explore data trends over a longer period or when they are not sure of the time boundaries that contain relevant information. Choosing "All time" enables users to see the bigger picture of their data, ensuring that no potential insights are missed due to a narrow time framing. Other time frames, like "Last 24 hours," "Last week," or "Custom time range," would limit the analysis, making them less suitable for initial explorations of the data. These alternative options can be useful in specific scenarios but are not the default setting.