Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

Which CLI command allows you to view system resource limits in Splunk?

1. resource -a

2. limit -a

3. ulimit -a

4. config -a

The correct answer is: ulimit -a

The command that allows you to view system resource limits in Splunk is "ulimit -a". This command is part of the Unix/Linux shell and provides information about various user-level resource limits on the system, such as the maximum size of files, maximum number of processes, maximum user ID, and more. When you run "ulimit -a" in the terminal, it shows all current limits that affect the running processes of the user, which is critical for understanding the environment in which Splunk is operating. This information can help administrators troubleshoot issues related to resource allocation or determine if adjustments are needed to optimize Splunk's performance. The other options do not pertain to viewing system resource limits specifically within the context of Splunk. "resource -a" and "limit -a" are not standard commands that provide relevant information about resource limits. "config -a" is more likely associated with configuration-related commands in Splunk, rather than system-level resource limits, making "ulimit -a" the appropriate choice for viewing those specific details.