SPLK-2002 High Availability And Distributed Search Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are risks if the replication_factor is too low?
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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Data loss if an indexer fails.
Low replication factor reduces data redundancy, increases the chance of data loss during failure, and may lead to search gaps.
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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Slower indexing speed.
Why it's wrong here
Lower replication usually increases indexing speed.
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Data loss if an indexer fails.
Why this is correct
Fewer copies mean higher risk.
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Inability to meet search factor requirements.
Why this is correct
Replication must be >= search factor.
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Increased downtime during peer maintenance.
Why this is correct
Less redundancy means less room for error.
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Higher CPU usage on the CM.
Why it's wrong here
The CM handles fewer buckets, not more.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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