SPLK-1003 Indexes And Data Management Practice Question
What happens to data when a bucket rolls to 'frozen'?
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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It is deleted by default.
By default, when a bucket rolls to frozen, it is deleted unless a coldToFrozenScript is configured.
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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It is archived to the coldPath.
Why it's wrong here
Archiving is a manual process via scripts.
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It is moved to a read-only state.
Why it's wrong here
That is the 'cold' state.
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It is moved to the warmPath.
Why it's wrong here
Warm is a precursor to frozen, not a destination.
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It is deleted by default.
Why this is correct
Splunk automatically deletes frozen data unless configured otherwise.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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