SPLK-2002 High Availability And Distributed Search Practice Question
In a multisite cluster, how does the 'site_replication_factor' override the global 'replication_factor'?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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It defines the total number of copies per site.
The site-specific definition takes precedence over the global default to ensure specific data distribution requirements for each site are met.
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 only applies to the primary site.
Why it's wrong here
It applies to all sites defined.
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It ignores the search factor.
Why it's wrong here
Search factor still applies across the whole cluster.
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It is used for load balancing.
Why it's wrong here
It is for redundancy, not load balancing.
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It is only used when the CM is down.
Why it's wrong here
It is used at all times.
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It defines the total number of copies per site.
Why this is correct
Site-specific settings explicitly dictate the bucket counts for that site.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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