Which stats command function creates a multivalue entry?
Short answer
D list
Question
Key Takeaways
This question tests knowledge of stats functions and their output types; the trap is confusing transforming commands like makemv (which creates multivalue fields from delimited strings) with stats aggregating functions like list.
The stats command's list() function creates a multivalue entry by aggregating field values into a multivalue result. The correct answer according to community consensus is D, list.
Common mistake: Choosing C (makemv) is common because makemv does create multivalue fields, but the question specifically asks about a function of the stats command, and makemv is a separate transforming command, not a stats function.
Expert Analysis
Why the Answer Is Correct
The stats command in Splunk includes list() as a statistical/aggregate function that returns a multivalue entry containing all values of a field for each group. This matches the question's wording: "which function of the stats command creates a multivalue entry." The vote distribution (D: 100) confirms that community consensus is firmly on D. Comment [1] explicitly states "LIST - this is stats function," and comment [3] simply says "D."
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
A (mvecombine) is an eval function, not a stats function; it combines multivalue fields into a single field, which is the opposite of creating a multivalue entry. B (eval) is a separate command used to calculate expressions and can create multivalue fields but is not a stats function. C (makemv) is also a separate command, not a stats function, that splits a single string into multiple values based on a delimiter; it is a transforming command, not an aggregating function. Comment [2] incorrectly suggests makemv, but the question explicitly asks about the stats command, so list is the only correct choice.
Community Comment Notes
Comment [1] correctly identifies LIST as a stats function. Comment [2] confuses makemv with a stats function; while makemv does create multivalue fields, it is not a stats function and thus not applicable to this question. Comment [3] simply agrees with D. The exam-taker should pay close attention to the wording "function of the stats command" to avoid selecting a command that is not part of stats.
Official Reference
- https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/latest/SearchReference/Stats
- https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/latest/SearchReference/Makemv
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Exam Strategy
When asked about 'functions of the stats command', focus on the function syntax used inside stats (e.g., list(), values(), count()). Remember that makemv and mvecombine are separate eval or transforming commands, not stats functions. Read the question carefully—it is not asking which command creates multivalue fields overall, but which stats function does.
Community Votes
100% of anonymous learners picked answer D. Votes are pick records left by other test-takers — they are not the verified answer.
Discussion 3 contributions
Compiled from public community threads and reader submissions, lightly edited for clarity. Handles and vote tallies are shown as recorded, and comments reflect the views of individual contributors.
From public community threads 3
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Derag 👍 1The correct answer is C. makemv has a parameter called delim where we can give the delimeter which the field value should be separated and the field name which need to create multivalues in singke values form. Mvcombine normalize a multivalues fields to a single one
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adpafer 👍 1LIST - this is stats function.
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adamsca 👍 1 Answered DD is correct
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