SPLK-1003 Configuration Files Practice Question
You need to modify the default behavior of a Splunk application without editing the files inside the 'default' directory. Where should you create the override file?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/apps/app_name/local/
Best practices dictate that configurations should be overridden in the 'local' directory to prevent loss during updates.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/system/default/
Why it's wrong here
System default files should not be modified.
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$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/apps/app_name/local/
Why this is correct
The local directory is specifically designed for configuration overrides.
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$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/users/admin/
Why it's wrong here
User-specific directories do not affect global application configuration.
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$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/apps/app_name/default/
Why it's wrong here
Editing the default directory is against best practice as it gets overwritten on update.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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