Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

When defining server classes, which takes precedence?

1. Inclusion

2. Exclusion

3. Neither

4. Both equally

The correct answer is: Inclusion

In the context of defining server classes in Splunk, inclusion takes precedence over exclusion. When you configure server classes, you typically specify which hosts or groups of hosts should be included in a class, as well as those that should be excluded. If a host matches both an inclusion rule and an exclusion rule, the inclusion rule will override the exclusion. This precedence is crucial for avoiding misconfigurations where important data might be unintentionally excluded from being indexed or processed. Understanding this relationship allows administrators to effectively manage server classes and ensures that the intended configurations are applied correctly. The other options do not accurately reflect the behavior of server classes. Exclusion, while important, cannot prevent hosts that are included from being part of a server class if they meet an inclusion criterion. The concepts of neither taking precedence and both equally applying do not align with the operational rules set by Splunk for handling server class definitions, making the emphasis on inclusion as the dominating factor essential for effective Splunk management.