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Splunk Exam SPLK-1002 Topic 9 Question 99 Discussion

Actual exam question for Splunk's SPLK-1002 exam
Question #: 99
Topic #: 9
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How is a variable for a macro defined?

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Suggested Answer: C

In Splunk, a variable for a macro is defined by placing the variable name inside dollar signs, like this: $variable name$. This syntax allows the macro to dynamically replace the variable with the appropriate value when the macro is invoked within a search. Using this method ensures that the search strings can be dynamically adjusted based on the variable's value at runtime.


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Lelia
27 days ago
Wait, are we sure this isn't a trick question? I bet the real answer is to use binary code or something crazy like that.
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Mirta
11 days ago
I think you might be overthinking it. The correct answer is to use curly braces.
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Mirta
15 days ago
No, it's not a trick question. The variable name is placed inside of curly braces: {variable name}.
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Louisa
29 days ago
Option B looks good to me. Asterisks just seem more intuitive for this kind of thing, you know?
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Ramonita
9 days ago
Option B looks good to me. Asterisks just seem more intuitive for this kind of thing, you know?
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Regenia
18 days ago
B) Place the variable name inside of asterisks: variable name.
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Angella
20 days ago
A) Place the variable name inside of curly braces: {variable name}.
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Levi
1 months ago
Ugh, I hate it when they try to be 'clever' with these exam questions. Can't they just ask something straightforward for once?
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Cristal
1 months ago
I'm pretty sure it's option C. Dollar signs make the most sense for defining a macro variable.
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Albina
2 days ago
I agree with you, option C seems like the most logical choice for defining a macro variable.
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Leota
6 days ago
I believe it's option D. Percentage signs are often used for macros in some programming languages.
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Bulah
8 days ago
I think it's actually option A. Curly braces are commonly used for defining variables.
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Gertude
1 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think it might be dollar signs instead of curly braces.
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Miesha
2 months ago
I agree with Alecia, it makes sense to use curly braces to define a variable for a macro.
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Alecia
2 months ago
I think the variable for a macro is defined by placing the variable name inside of curly braces.
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