Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

True or False: If a knowledge object is shared globally, then the local.meta file in the metadata folder is updated with a stanza for the KO including the setting 'export = system'.

1. True

2. False

3. Only for specific users

4. It requires manual approval

The correct answer is: True

When a knowledge object is shared globally in Splunk, the local.meta file in the metadata folder is updated to reflect this change. The inclusion of the stanza in the local.meta file serves to designate the knowledge object as a global object. The 'export = system' setting is a key part of this process, indicating that the knowledge object can be accessed by all users within the Splunk environment. This mechanism ensures that global knowledge objects are properly tracked and managed within Splunk’s permissions structure, allowing for seamless access across different roles and user types. By utilizing the 'local.meta' file, Splunk not only keeps the metadata organized but also allows administrators to easily review and manage the visibility and accessibility of knowledge objects. The other options do not accurately represent the process or requirements for sharing knowledge objects in Splunk. There isn’t a limitation regarding specific users in relation to global sharing, nor is there a requirement for manual approval in this context. The automatic update of the local.meta file upon sharing a knowledge object globally is a designed feature of Splunk’s architecture.