SPLK-2002 Troubleshooting And Operations Practice Question
You are troubleshooting a configuration bundle replication issue in an Indexer Cluster. The peers are not receiving the latest configuration from the Master. What is the first thing you should check on the Cluster Master?
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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splunk validate cluster-bundle
The 'splunk validate cluster-bundle' command checks the bundle for configuration errors before replication.
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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Check the replication_port
Why it's wrong here
This port is for bucket replication, not configuration bundle replication.
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splunk validate cluster-bundle
Why this is correct
This command checks the configuration files in master-apps for errors before they are bundled and pushed.
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Restart the Master
Why it's wrong here
This is a disruptive step and not the first troubleshooting action.
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Check /etc/apps for errors
Why it's wrong here
Master-apps, not apps, is the source for indexer cluster bundles.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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