SPLK-1003 User And Authentication Management Practice Question
Which capability is required for a user to see the 'Settings' menu in Splunk Web?
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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edit_settings
The 'edit_settings' capability is required to access and modify settings in Splunk Web.
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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edit_settings
Why this is correct
This capability is required for administrative UI access.
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user
Why it's wrong here
The base user role does not have this capability.
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can_view_settings
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid capability.
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admin
Why it's wrong here
While true for admins, the specific capability is 'edit_settings'.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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