- A
admin
Correct. 'admin' is a default role with full administrative capabilities.
- B
power
Correct. 'power' is a default role providing elevated permissions.
- C
manager
Why wrong: Incorrect. 'manager' is not a default Splunk role.
- D
operator
Why wrong: Incorrect. 'operator' is not a default Splunk role.
- E
user
Correct. 'user' is a default role for basic search and data access.
Question 91 of 520
SPLK-1002 Default Roles Practice Question
This SPLK-1002 practice question tests your understanding of splunk basics and interface navigation. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. A key principle to apply: default Roles. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Which TWO of the following are default Splunk roles?
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
✓
admin
The default Splunk roles are 'admin', 'power', and 'user'. These are created automatically during Splunk installation and cannot be deleted. The 'admin' role provides full administrative access, 'power' role offers elevated capabilities for power users, and 'user' role grants basic search and data access. Therefore, options A, B, and E are correct.
Key principle: Default Roles
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
admin
Why this is correct
Correct. 'admin' is a default role with full administrative capabilities.
Related concept
Default Roles
- ✓
power
Why this is correct
Correct. 'power' is a default role providing elevated permissions.
Related concept
Default Roles
- ✗
manager
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. 'manager' is not a default Splunk role.
- ✗
operator
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. 'operator' is not a default Splunk role.
- ✓
user
Why this is correct
Correct. 'user' is a default role for basic search and data access.
Related concept
Default Roles
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Candidates may mistakenly think only 'admin' and 'user' are default roles, but 'power' is also a default role that is always present.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Splunk's default roles are defined in the 'authorize.conf' configuration file, with 'admin', 'user', 'power_user', and 'can_delete' being the built-in roles. The 'power_user' role inherits from 'user' and adds capabilities like scheduling searches and creating knowledge objects, while 'admin' has full system access. Understanding these default roles is critical for implementing least-privilege access control in Splunk deployments, as custom roles often inherit from these base roles.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Default Roles
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Default Roles
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the SPLK-1002 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Default Roles Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this SPLK-1002 question test?
Splunk Basics and Interface Navigation — This question tests Splunk Basics and Interface Navigation — Default Roles.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: admin — The default Splunk roles are 'admin', 'power', and 'user'. These are created automatically during Splunk installation and cannot be deleted. The 'admin' role provides full administrative access, 'power' role offers elevated capabilities for power users, and 'user' role grants basic search and data access. Therefore, options A, B, and E are correct.
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Default Roles
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