SPLK-2002 Performance Tuning Practice Question
When a search is running, what does the 'Dispatch' directory store?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Temporary search results and metadata
The dispatch directory stores temporary search artifacts, including results, logs, and metadata for ongoing and recently completed searches.
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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Indexed data
Why it's wrong here
Indexed data is stored in index directories.
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Temporary search results and metadata
Why this is correct
Correct, these are temporary artifacts.
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License information
Why it's wrong here
Stored in /etc/licenses.
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App configuration files
Why it's wrong here
Stored in /etc/apps.
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