SPLK-2002 Troubleshooting And Operations Practice Question
You notice that the Monitoring Console reports that the 'Search Head Captain' has changed. Which TWO of the following logs would contain the most information about this event?
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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metrics.log
The 'metrics.log' and 'splunkd.log' track SHC events, including captain elections.
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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metrics.log
Why this is correct
This log records state changes in the SHC, including elections.
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audit.log
Why it's wrong here
This logs user actions, not system-level elections.
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splunkd.log
Why this is correct
This provides the detailed debug information for the election process.
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web_access.log
Why it's wrong here
This is for web traffic only.
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scheduler.log
Why it's wrong here
This logs search execution, not cluster captaincy.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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