Splunk Core Certified Power User — Question 126

A field alias is created where field1 = field2 and the Overwrite Field Values checkbox is selected.

What happens if an event only contains values for field1?

Answer options

• A. field1 and field2 values are merged.
• B. field2 values are removed from the events.
• C. field2 values are unchanged.
• D. field2 values are replaced with the value of the field1.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because when the Overwrite Field Values option is selected, any existing value in field2 will be replaced by the value from field1. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the behavior of field2 when field1 has a value and the overwrite feature is enabled.