Splunk Fundamentals 1 Practice Exam

When using the command | stats values(field) what does it return?

1. All distinct values for the specified field.

2. Count of total events for the specified field.

3. Sum of values for the specified field.

4. Average of values for the specified field.

The correct answer is: All distinct values for the specified field.

The command | stats values(field) is designed to return all distinct values for the specified field. This means that when you use this command in Splunk, it aggregates the data and extracts every unique value present in the specified field across the events in the dataset. This is particularly useful for understanding the variety of entries that exist in your logs or data fields, enabling better insights into trends or patterns. The other choices focus on other statistical calculations that are not the primary function of the values() command. The count, sum, and average functions perform different operations that serve specific analytical purposes, but in this case, the command is specifically aimed at collating distinct entries. Thus, "A" accurately reflects the command's output.