SPLK-1003 Configuration Files Practice Question
If a setting is defined in both $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/system/local/props.conf and $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/apps/my_app/default/props.conf, which one wins?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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The System/local value
System/local has a higher precedence than App/default.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The App/default value
Why it's wrong here
System/local sits higher in the precedence hierarchy than App/default.
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The app with the highest priority in app.conf
Why it's wrong here
The system directory takes precedence over app directories regardless of app.conf priority.
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They are merged alphabetically
Why it's wrong here
Precedence is determined by directory hierarchy, not merging values alphabetically.
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The System/local value
Why this is correct
System/local overrides settings defined in application default directories.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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