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Splunk Core Certified Consultant Exam (SPLK-3003) - Splunk Exam Questions

Last updated on June 20, 2026

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A new single-site three indexer cluster is being stood up with replication_factor:2, search_factor:2. At

which step would the Indexer Cluster be classed as ‘Indexing Ready’ and be able to ingest new data?

Step 1: Install and configure Cluster Master (CM)/Master Node with base clustering stanza settings,
restarting CM.

Step 2: Configure a base app in etc/master-apps on the CM to enable a splunktcp input on port 9997
and deploy index creation configurations.

Step 3: Install and configure Indexer 1 so that once restarted, it contacts the CM, download the latest
config bundle.

Step 4: Indexer 1 restarts and has successfully joined the cluster.

Step 5: Install and configure Indexer 2 so that once restarted, it contacts the CM, downloads the
latest config bundle

Step 6: Indexer 2 restarts and has successfully joined the cluster.

Step 7: Install and configure Indexer 3 so that once restarted, it contacts the CM, downloads the
latest config bundle.

Step 8: Indexer 3 restarts and has successfully joined the cluster.
Options
A Step 6
B Step 8
C Step 4
D Step 2
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When a bucket rolls from cold to frozen on a clustered indexer, which of the following scenarios occurs?
Options
A The bucket rolls to frozen on all clustered indexers simultaneously.
B Nothing. Replicated copies of the bucket will remain on all other indexers until a local retention rule causes it to roll.
C Replicated copies of the bucket will remain on all other indexers and the Cluster Master (CM) assigns a new primary bucket.
D All replicated copies will be rolled to frozen; original copies will remain.
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Monitoring Console (MC) health check configuration items are stored in which configuration file?
Options
A distsearch.conf
B checklist.conf
C alert_actions.conf
D healthcheck.conf
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The Splunk Validated Architectures (SVAs) document provides a series of approved Splunk topologies. Which statement accurately describes how it should be used by a customer?
Options
A Using the guided requirements gathering in the SVAs document, choose a topology that suits requirements, and be sure not to deviate from the specified design.
B Choose an SVA topology code that includes Search Head and Indexer Clustering because it offers the highest level of resilience.
C Customers should identify their requirements, provisionally choose an approved design that meets them, then consider design principles and best practices to come to an informed design decision.
D Customer should look at the category tables, pick the highest number that their budget permits,
then select this design topology as the chosen design.
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In an environment that has Indexer Clustering, the Monitoring Console (MC) provides dashboards to monitor environment health. As the environment grows over time and new indexers are added,

which steps would ensure the MC is aware of the additional indexers?
Options
A Remove and re-add the cluster master from the indexer clustering UI page to add new peers, then apply the changes under the MC setup UI.
B Each new indexer needs to be added using the distributed search UI, then settings must be saved under the MC setup UI.
C Using the MC setup UI, review and apply the changes.
D No changes are necessary, the Monitoring Console has self-configuration capabilities.
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