Splunk Core Certified User Practice Exam

Which roles are able to create reports in Splunk? (Select all that apply)

1. Admin

2. User

3. Power

4. Guest

The correct answer is: Admin

Admins have full access to create, modify, and manage reports in Splunk. They are responsible for overseeing the Splunk environment, managing user roles, and ensuring that the system functions efficiently. Due to their elevated permissions, Admins can create reports that cater to various needs within an organization. Users typically have some permissions to access and interact with Splunk's data but may have limited capabilities when it comes to reporting. Depending on the specific settings in a given Splunk environment, Users might not possess the necessary permissions to create reports. This often applies to more basic roles that focus mainly on searching and viewing data. Power users possess more capabilities than standard Users and are generally allowed to create reports and dashboards. They have additional rights for creating analytical views of the data that can help in generating insights and conducting more detailed searches. Guests, typically, have the least access and are often restricted to very basic functionalities. They generally do not have permission to create reports, as their role is limited to viewing data or basic functionalities without the ability to create or modify substantial content. In summary, Admins and Power roles are definitely able to create reports in Splunk due to their elevated permissions, while User roles may have restricted capabilities, and Guests usually do not have the ability