SPLK-2002 Deployment Architecture And Clustering Practice Question
When configuring a Search Head Cluster, what does the 'captain' role do that other members do not?
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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It manages the cluster membership and configuration replication
The captain is responsible for coordinating the cluster, including replication management, job scheduling, and configuration updates.
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 acts as the primary user interface node
Why it's wrong here
All members can serve the UI.
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It manages the cluster membership and configuration replication
Why this is correct
The captain acts as the master for the cluster.
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It stores all the search results
Why it's wrong here
Results are not stored on the captain.
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It performs all the searches for the cluster
Why it's wrong here
All members can perform searches.
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