Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

At index time, which directory is indexed first in the precedence order?

1. etc/system/default

2. system local directory

3. app default directories

4. app local directories

The correct answer is: system local directory

At index time, the system local directory is indexed first in the precedence order because it is where local configuration files are stored that can override any default settings. The indexing process follows a specific hierarchy where the system local directory takes the top priority over other configuration directories. This means that any settings defined in the system local directory will be applied before those in the app's default or local directories or in the system default directory. This hierarchical structure ensures that customizations specific to the environment or instance take precedence, allowing administrators to maintain control over how data is indexed and processed based on unique requirements. By indexing the system local directory first, Splunk allows for effective management of configurations that are critical for ensuring proper data handling and compliance with local policies.