SPLK-1003 User And Authentication Management Practice Question
Which user account is created by default and intended for administrative use, which should have its default password changed immediately?
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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admin
The 'admin' user is the default superuser account.
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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root
Why it's wrong here
'root' is a system-level account, not a Splunk user.
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admin
Why this is correct
'admin' is the default superuser account.
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manager
Why it's wrong here
This is not a default Splunk user.
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splunk-system
Why it's wrong here
This is a system process user.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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