Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

In Splunk, what does a user with only a 'user' role lack access to?

1. The administrative settings

2. Search capabilities

3. Viewing events

4. Creating reports

The correct answer is: The administrative settings

A user with only a 'user' role in Splunk is essentially granted the most basic level of access necessary to interact with the platform. This role does not include permissions for managing or altering the administrative settings of the Splunk environment. Administrative settings encompass critical configurations, such as managing user roles and capabilities, adjusting data inputs, and controlling overall system settings that require a higher level of permission typically found in roles like 'admin' or 'power user'. In contrast, a user with the 'user' role can still perform essential functions such as searching and viewing events, as well as creating reports, all of which are fundamental to data interaction within Splunk. This level of access is designed to enable users to conduct their data analysis tasks without the authority to modify system-wide settings or controls that could impact other users or the overall stability of the environment.