Splunk Infrastructure Overview — Question 45

If a search contains a subsearch, what is the order of execution?

Answer options

• A. The order of execution depends on whether either search uses a stats command.
• B. The inner search executes first.
• C. The outer search executes first.
• D. The two searches are executed in parallel.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because in a search that includes a subsearch, the inner search must complete its execution before the outer search can begin processing its results. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they misrepresent the execution flow of searches in this context.