Splunk Cloud Certified Admin Exam Blueprint

65Questions
60 minDuration
70%Passing Score
$130Price
3 yearsValid For
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Credential type: certification examination · verified on the issuer's site September 19, 2026 issuer page

Exam Domains

1.1 Describe Cloud topology 5%
  • 1.1Describe Cloud topology
2.1 Define a Splunk index 5%
  • 2.1Define a Splunk index
3.1 Administer Splunk user roles 5%
  • 3.1Administer Splunk user roles
4.1 Review Splunk configuration files and directories 5%
  • 4.1Review Splunk configuration files and directories
5.1 List Splunk forwarder types 15%
  • 5.1List Splunk forwarder types
6.1 Describe Splunk Deployment Server 5%
  • 6.1Describe Splunk Deployment Server
7.1 Describe the Splunk process for inputting data 15%
  • 7.1Describe the Splunk process for inputting data
8.1 Create network (TCP and UDP) inputs 10%
  • 8.1Create network (TCP and UDP) inputs
9.1 Describe the default processing that occurs during the input phase 5%
  • 9.1Describe the default processing that occurs during the input phase
10.1 Describe the default processing that occurs during parsing 10%
  • 10.1Describe the default processing that occurs during parsing
11.1 Explain how data transformations are defined and invoked 10%
  • 11.1Explain how data transformations are defined and invoked
12.1 Review the process for installing apps 5%
  • 12.1Review the process for installing apps
13.1 Isolate problems before contacting Splunk Cloud Support 5%
  • 13.1Isolate problems before contacting Splunk Cloud Support

Exam Details

Question TypesMultiple Choice, Multiple Response
FormatLinear
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsGovernment-issued photo ID required. Name on ID must match registration exactly.
RenewalRequired -- Recertify by passing the current version of the exam before expiry.
PrerequisitesSplunk Core Certified Power User
Retake Policy30-day waiting period between failed attempts. No limit on total attempts.

Official Study Resources

official study guideSplunk How-To YouTube Channel
official study guideSplunk Docs
official study guideSplunk Cloud Administration
official study guideTransitioning to Splunk Cloud