SPLK-2002 Data Lifecycle Management Practice Question
In a multisite indexer cluster, a bucket with replication factor 3 has its primary copy in Site 1 and secondary copies in Site 2. A network partition occurs. Which setting determines if the indexer will accept new data if it cannot reach the Site 2 indexers?
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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site_replication_factor
site_replication_factor determines the behavior for bucket replication across sites.
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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min_replication_factor
Why it's wrong here
This refers to the global minimum, not site-specific constraints.
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search_factor_per_site
Why it's wrong here
This ensures search availability, not data ingestion persistence.
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cluster_replication_queue
Why it's wrong here
This is a performance queue, not a policy enforcement setting.
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site_replication_factor
Why this is correct
This dictates the policy for site-based replication requirements.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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