Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

Which configuration is indexed third at index time in Splunk?

1. App local directories

2. App default directories

3. System default directories

4. Etc/system/local

The correct answer is: App default directories

In Splunk, the order of how configurations are indexed at index time is determined by a hierarchy that Splunk follows to manage various settings across different contexts. Indexed third at index time refers to the application of configurations from the app default directories. The app default directories are part of the hierarchy where default configurations for apps are stored. They are loaded after the system default settings but before app local settings. This means that if a configuration is specified in the app default directories, it can be overridden by configurations in the app local directories, which are considered after the app defaults. Understanding this order is crucial for managing Splunk's behavior, especially when you are applying configurations that need to maintain specific priorities or properties in the data processing pipeline. The distinction ensures that custom settings are respected and prioritized over default settings, allowing for flexibility and customization in how Splunk interacts with data.