SPLK-1003 Splunk Admin Basics Practice Question
You need to ensure that specific data is retained for 365 days. Which parameter in indexes.conf controls this?
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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frozenTimePeriodInSecs
'frozenTimePeriodInSecs' defines the duration in seconds that data stays in an index before being moved to frozen/deleted.
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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retentionPeriodDays
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid Splunk configuration parameter.
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coldPathRetention
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid Splunk configuration parameter.
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maxDataSize
Why it's wrong here
maxDataSize refers to the volume of data in MB before a bucket rolls.
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frozenTimePeriodInSecs
Why this is correct
This setting dictates the retention period in seconds.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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