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SPLK-1001 Search Timeout Practice Question
An administrator notices that a user's search is timing out after 60 seconds. The search needs up to 5 minutes to complete. What should the administrator do?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap is that there is a user-level 'Search Results Retention' setting that sounds related, but it only affects how long finished results are kept. The correct setting is the global 'Search Timeout' under system settings, which directly extends the runtime limit for all users.
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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Increase the 'Search Timeout' setting in system settings.
The 'Search Timeout' setting under Settings > System settings controls the maximum time a search job can run before being terminated. By default it is 60 seconds; increasing it to 5 minutes allows the search to complete. Option B is incorrect because 'Search Results Retention' in account preferences controls how long completed results are saved, not the timeout for running searches.
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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Reduce the time range of the search to run faster.
Why it's wrong here
Reducing the time range may not be viable if the data needed spans a longer period, and it does not address the timeout limit.
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Adjust the 'Search Results Retention' in the user's account preferences.
Why it's wrong here
Search Results Retention controls how long finished results are stored, not the runtime limit for searches. It will not prevent a timeout during execution.
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Change the search to a real-time search to avoid timeout.
Why it's wrong here
Real-time searches also have a timeout and may not complete within 5 minutes; they are not a workaround for the timeout setting.
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Increase the 'Search Timeout' setting in system settings.
Why this is correct
Increasing the 'Search Timeout' in system settings extends the maximum runtime for search jobs, allowing the 5-minute search to finish without timing out.
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Last reviewed: Jun 11, 2026
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