By default, the top command in Splunk returns the top ____ values of a given field.

The top command in Splunk is designed to provide a quick overview of the most common values for a specified field. By default, when you use this command without specifying a number, it returns the top 10 values. This feature is particularly useful for summarizing and analyzing large datasets, allowing users to efficiently identify trends or frequent occurrences without overwhelming output.

Setting the default at 10 values strikes a balance between providing enough data for analysis while keeping the results manageable and easy to interpret. Users can always modify this number if they need to see more or fewer results, but the default setting is established to cater to standard use cases that seek a concise summary.