SPLK-2002 Troubleshooting And Operations Practice Question
When troubleshooting a failed App deployment, which log on the Deployment Client should you check to confirm that the app was downloaded and extracted?
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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splunkd.log
The 'splunkd.log' on the client logs the Deployment Client's activity, including the downloading of apps.
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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app_install.log
Why it's wrong here
This log does not exist in Splunk.
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splunkd.log
Why this is correct
The splunkd.log records the deployment client heartbeat and the download status of app bundles.
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deploymentclient.log
Why it's wrong here
This file does not exist; events are captured in splunkd.log.
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web_service.log
Why it's wrong here
This is for the UI service.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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