Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

What does the 'edit_user' capability allow in Splunk?

1. To manage roles

2. To modify user accounts

3. To execute saved searches

4. To ingest data

The correct answer is: To modify user accounts

The 'edit_user' capability in Splunk specifically allows a user to modify user accounts. This includes the ability to change user details such as usernames, passwords, roles, and other account settings. Having this capability is essential for administrators who need to manage user access and ensure that user accounts are configured correctly to adhere to organizational policies. A user with the 'edit_user' capability can facilitate account maintenance and security by updating user permissions or deactivating accounts as necessary. This level of control is crucial in maintaining the integrity and function of the Splunk environment, ensuring that users have the appropriate levels of access based on their roles and responsibilities. In contrast, managing roles is typically associated with a different capability related specifically to role management. Executing saved searches pertains to search capabilities that allow users to run pre-defined queries, while ingesting data is associated with capabilities related to data input and management. Each of these functionalities requires different permissions not covered by the 'edit_user' capability.