SPLK-1001 Default Roles Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are default Splunk roles?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates may mistakenly think only 'admin' and 'user' are default roles, but 'power' is also a default role that is always present.
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 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.
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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admin
Why this is correct
Correct. 'admin' is a default role with full administrative capabilities.
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power
Why this is correct
Correct. 'power' is a default role providing elevated permissions.
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manager
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. 'manager' is not a default Splunk role.
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operator
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. 'operator' is not a default Splunk role.
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user
Why this is correct
Correct. 'user' is a default role for basic search and data access.
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