Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect — Question 9

Which Splunk server role regulates the functioning of indexer cluster?

Answer options

• A. Indexer
• B. Deployer
• C. Master Node
• D. Monitoring Console

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Master Node, as it is responsible for managing the indexer cluster and coordinating the activities of the indexers. The other options, such as Indexer and Deployer, serve different purposes within the Splunk architecture, while Monitoring Console is primarily for monitoring and reporting rather than cluster management.