Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

Is it true that a user must have the appropriate role to see and modify knowledge objects within an app?

1. True, roles dictate access

2. False, all users have access

3. It depends on the app

4. True, but only for specific objects

The correct answer is: True, roles dictate access

The assertion is accurate because roles in Splunk define the level of access users have to knowledge objects within an app. Knowledge objects, which include saved searches, dashboards, event types, and tags, are governed by permissions based on the roles assigned to each user. When a user is assigned a role, they inherit the capabilities associated with that role, determining their ability to view, edit, or delete specific knowledge objects. For instance, an admin role typically includes full control over knowledge objects, while a user role may be limited to read-only access for shared knowledge objects. The security model in Splunk ensures that only those with the appropriate role can interact with or modify knowledge objects, thus enforcing strict governance and maintaining data integrity. Whereas other choices might suggest different scenarios, they do not align with the fundamental role-based access control that Splunk employs to manage user permissions within apps.