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SPLK-2002 Performance Tuning Practice Question

When performance tuning the 'Splunk Web' interface for users, which configuration helps manage the 'Search Results' cache?

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

cache_results in limits.conf

The 'cache_results' setting in limits.conf controls how long or if search results are cached for future use.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • results_ttl in server.conf

    Why it's wrong here

    This is not the correct path or setting.

  • max_results_cache in authorize.conf

    Why it's wrong here

    This does not exist.

  • web_cache_size in web.conf

    Why it's wrong here

    This is not a valid setting for search results.

  • cache_results in limits.conf

    Why this is correct

    This controls the result caching behavior.

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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint

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