SPLK-1003 Splunk Admin Basics Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are components of a standard Splunk architecture?
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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Universal Forwarder
Indexers, Search Heads, and Forwarders are the core components of Splunk architecture.
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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Database Server
Why it's wrong here
Splunk is its own database.
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Web Server
Why it's wrong here
Splunk includes a web server, but it is not a distinct architectural component.
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Universal Forwarder
Why this is correct
Forwarder collects data.
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Indexer
Why this is correct
Indexer stores data.
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Search Head
Why this is correct
Search Head runs queries.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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