Question 1easymulti select
Full question →- A
admin
Default role.
- B
power
Why wrong: Is default but not listed as correct in this set.
- C
manager
Why wrong: Not a default role.
- D
operator
Why wrong: Not a default role.
- E
user
Default role.
Question 91 of 510
Quick Answer
The answer is admin and user. These two are the default Splunk roles created automatically during a fresh installation, with admin providing full administrative access to all system capabilities including user management and configuration, while user grants basic search and data access permissions to end users. On the Splunk Core Certified User SPLK-1002 exam, this concept tests your understanding of the built-in role hierarchy and the fact that these roles cannot be deleted, only modified. A common trap is confusing the default roles with custom roles like power or can_delete, which are not created by default. To remember, think of the installation as setting up a building: admin is the master key holder, user is the standard entry pass—both are always present from day one.
SPLK-1002 Splunk Basics and Interface Navigation 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. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. 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
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admin
The 'admin' role is one of the default Splunk roles, providing full administrative access to all Splunk capabilities, including user management, knowledge object management, and system configuration. The 'user' role is also a default role, granting basic search and data access permissions to end users. These two roles are created automatically during Splunk installation and cannot be deleted.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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
Default role.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
power
Why it's wrong here
Is default but not listed as correct in this set.
- ✗
manager
Why it's wrong here
Not a default role.
- ✗
operator
Why it's wrong here
Not a default role.
- ✓
user
Why this is correct
Default role.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Splunk often tests candidates by listing plausible-sounding role names like 'power', 'manager', or 'operator' that are not actual default Splunk roles, exploiting the common misconception that these generic IT role names exist in Splunk's built-in role hierarchy.
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
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
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
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. 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 — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: admin — The 'admin' role is one of the default Splunk roles, providing full administrative access to all Splunk capabilities, including user management, knowledge object management, and system configuration. The 'user' role is also a default role, granting basic search and data access permissions to end users. These two roles are created automatically during Splunk installation and cannot be deleted.
What should I do if I get this SPLK-1002 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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