SPLK-1003 License Management Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are true about the 72-hour grace period?
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 disables indexing after 72 hours.
The 72-hour grace period applies when a slave cannot reach the master; it is not a violation in the 30-day window sense.
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 disables indexing after 72 hours.
Why this is correct
If connectivity isn't restored, indexing will eventually stop.
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It allows the admin to search during the period.
Why it's wrong here
The grace period is about indexing connectivity, search is generally unaffected unless the master was also the search head.
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It begins when the slave cannot communicate with the master.
Why this is correct
It triggers on loss of connectivity.
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It only applies to trial licenses.
Why it's wrong here
It applies to all enterprise slaves.
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It counts as a license violation.
Why it's wrong here
It is a communication grace period, not a volume violation.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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