SPLK-2002 Troubleshooting And Operations Practice Question
During an upgrade, you need to verify that all indexers are running the same version of the Splunk software. What is the most efficient way to check this across the entire cluster using the CLI?
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 show cluster-status
The 'splunk show cluster-status' command displays the version of every indexer peer currently registered.
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 btool server list
Why it's wrong here
This is for configuration verification, not version checking.
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splunk show cluster-status
Why this is correct
This command outputs the version, role, and health state of all cluster members.
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splunk list forwarders
Why it's wrong here
This is for Universal Forwarders, not indexer peers.
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Check /etc/splunk.version on each node
Why it's wrong here
While accurate, it is not efficient for a large cluster, as it requires individual login.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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