SPLK-2002 Deployment Architecture And Clustering Practice Question
Which TWO are common causes of 'Search Head Cluster' configuration replication failures?
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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Incorrect pass4SymmKey on one of the nodes
Authentication issues and connectivity problems are the most common reasons replication fails between cluster members.
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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Incorrect pass4SymmKey on one of the nodes
Why this is correct
Breaks authentication.
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Too many concurrent searches
Why it's wrong here
This affects query performance.
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Incorrect license master configuration
Why it's wrong here
License status does not affect replication.
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Mismatch in server names
Why it's wrong here
Mismatch in keys is the issue.
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Network firewall blocking port 8089
Why this is correct
8089 is the management port for replication.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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