SPLK-1003 Configuration Files Practice Question
If a user creates a configuration in their 'user' directory, how does it compare in precedence to the 'app' directory?
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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User precedence is higher
User-level configurations generally have the highest precedence, overriding app and system configurations.
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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Only system settings are higher
Why it's wrong here
System settings have the lowest precedence.
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User precedence is higher
Why this is correct
The user-level local directory has the highest precedence.
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They are equal
Why it's wrong here
They are not equal; user settings win.
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App precedence is higher
Why it's wrong here
User settings override app settings.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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