SPLK-1003 Configuration Files Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are true regarding the configuration precedence of apps?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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You can use app.conf to control the precedence of apps
App precedence is determined by the order in which they are loaded, which can be controlled in app.conf, and they override the system 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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You can use app.conf to control the precedence of apps
Why this is correct
The 'priority' setting in app.conf can influence app loading order.
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App local directory overrides app default directory
Why this is correct
Within an app, local overrides default.
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User settings are less important than app settings
Why it's wrong here
User settings are more important.
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System default settings are overridden by app settings
Why this is correct
Apps have higher precedence than the system default.
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App precedence is defined by the directory order in etc/apps
Why it's wrong here
It is determined by the loading order, not just folder existence.
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