Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

What is indexed second at search time in Splunk?

1. System directories

2. Current user directory for app

3. App directory - running app

4. System default directories

The correct answer is: App directory - running app

In Splunk, when a search is initiated, the system goes through various directories to gather the necessary information to process the query. The option that indicates the indexed second at search time is the app directory for the running application. This is because Splunk is designed to provide relevant results based on the context of the application that is currently being used. The app directory pertains to the specific app that is running the search, and it contains search-time configurations, such as event types, field extractions, and lookups that enhance how the search is processed and interpreted. By indexing this directory second during the search time, Splunk ensures that it tailors its response based on the specific requirements and configurations of the app, which can greatly affect search results and their relevance. The ability to use app-specific configurations allows for a modular framework in Splunk, enabling users to customize searches based on varying applications while maintaining the broader capabilities of the platform.