Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

What is the implication of using .meta file settings for exported objects?

1. All app directories are ignored

2. Global access is denied

3. Directories are evaluated in reverse order

4. Only local directories are indexed

The correct answer is: Directories are evaluated in reverse order

Using .meta file settings for exported objects influences the behavior of how Splunk processes and prioritizes its directory structures and permissions. When directories are evaluated in reverse order, it means that Splunk will check the most specific directory settings first before applying broader settings. This is particularly important in managing access control and configuration settings for various objects. For example, if you have defined permissions in both a local directory and a parent directory, Splunk will first evaluate the permissions set in the local directory. If there’s a conflict or a specific setting in the local directory, that will take precedence over any broader settings defined in the parent directory. This ensures that specific configurations can override general ones, providing a more tailored and sophisticated way to manage access and settings for different objects within Splunk. By contrast, the other options do not accurately reflect the role of the .meta file settings. All app directories being ignored does not relate to the functionality of .meta files, nor does global access being denied encompass how permissions are structured and granted. Saying that only local directories are indexed also misrepresents how Splunk processes permissions and directory evaluations, which is not limited strictly to local settings.