Match each Splunk role to its typical permission level.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Full access to system configuration and all data
Can create and share knowledge objects, run searches
Can run searches and create personal knowledge objects
Allows deletion of search results and events
Allows access to Splunk REST endpoints
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
admin: Full access to all Splunk features
Splunk roles determine user permissions: admin grants full access, power allows most features except administrative functions, and user restricts to own data and basic searches.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
admin: Full access to all Splunk features
Why this is correct
The admin role has unrestricted access to all Splunk capabilities, including user management and system configuration.
power: Access to most features except user management and some admin functions
Why this is correct
The power role can perform most tasks like creating reports and dashboards, but cannot manage users or change system settings.
user: Access to own data and basic searching capabilities
Why this is correct
The user role only has access to their own data and can run basic searches, but cannot create knowledge objects.
admin: Access to only search and reports
Why it's wrong here
This describes the user role, not admin. Admin has full access.
power: Full access to all Splunk features
Why it's wrong here
This describes the admin role. Power role has slightly restricted access.
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