Splunk Fundamentals 1 Practice Exam

Which command allows for counting the number of occurrences in Splunk?

1. | stats count

2. | eventcount

3. | search

4. | list

The correct answer is: | stats count

The command that allows for counting the number of occurrences in Splunk is indeed the one that uses "stats count." This command is specifically designed to aggregate data and provide statistical summaries, including the total count of events that match a given search criteria. When using "| stats count," you can generate an output that reflects the number of events, making it a very powerful tool for analysis and reporting within your Splunk searches. The other commands serve different purposes: "eventcount" is used for returning a count of events but does not provide the same flexibility as stats for detailed aggregation; "search" is a broader command used to filter and retrieve specific events based on criteria; and "list" is typically used to display unique values of a specified field rather than counting occurrences. Thus, among the options provided, using "stats count" is the most effective and appropriate choice for counting occurrences.