SPLK-1003 Configuration Files Practice Question
Which TWO directories are part of the standard Splunk configuration file precedence hierarchy?
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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$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/apps/app_name/default
System and App directories are core parts of the configuration hierarchy.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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$SPLUNK_HOME/var/run
Why it's wrong here
This is for runtime files.
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$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/apps/app_name/default
Why this is correct
This is part of the application hierarchy.
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$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/system/default
Why this is correct
This is the base level of precedence.
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$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/licenses
Why it's wrong here
License files are not part of general .conf precedence.
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$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/users/admin
Why it's wrong here
While a user directory exists, it is not the primary hierarchy level like system or app.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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