SPLK-2002 Performance Tuning Practice Question
Which TWO actions can improve the performance of a Splunk search head?
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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Adding more nodes to a search head cluster
Adding nodes to a search head cluster and increasing search head memory are common ways to improve performance.
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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Adding more nodes to a search head cluster
Why this is correct
Distributes search load across more hardware.
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Reducing the number of forwarders
Why it's wrong here
Forwarder count is unrelated to search head performance.
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Increasing the license volume
Why it's wrong here
Licensing does not affect search head performance.
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Disabling the indexer cluster
Why it's wrong here
Disabling clustering is detrimental to environment health.
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Increasing the system memory on the search head
Why this is correct
More memory allows for handling more complex and concurrent searches.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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