SPLK-2002 Deployment Architecture And Clustering Practice Question
What is the primary function of the 'Cluster Master' in an Indexer Cluster?
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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To manage the indexer cluster's configuration and bucket state
The CM coordinates the cluster, including bucket replication, managing peers, and distributing configuration.
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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To handle incoming data from universal forwarders
Why it's wrong here
Indexers handle the incoming data.
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To manage the indexer cluster's configuration and bucket state
Why this is correct
This is the primary role of the CM.
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To serve the Splunk user interface
Why it's wrong here
Search heads serve the UI.
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To search across all indexers
Why it's wrong here
Search heads do this.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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