Splunk SPLK-2003 Exam - Topic 17 Question 73 Discussion

Actual exam question for Splunk's SPLK-2003 exam

Question #: 73
Topic #: 17

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How can the DECIDED process be restarted?

ABy restarting the playbook daemon.

BOn the System Health page.

CIn Administration > Server Settings.

DBy restarting the automation service.

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Suggested Answer: D

DECIDED process is a core component of the SOAR automation engine that handles the execution of playbooks and actions. The DECIDED process can be restarted by restarting the automation service, which can be done from the command line using the service phantom restart command2. Restarting the automation service also restarts the playbook daemon, which is another core component of the SOAR automation engine that handles the loading and unloading of playbooks3. Therefore, option D is the correct answer, as it restarts both the DECIDED process and the playbook daemon. Option A is incorrect, because restarting the playbook daemon alone does not restart the DECIDED process. Option B is incorrect, because the System Health page does not provide an option to restart the DECIDED process or the automation service. Option C is incorrect, because the Administration > Server Settings page does not provide an option to restart the DECIDED process or the automation service.

In Splunk SOAR, if the DECIDED process, which is responsible for playbook execution, needs to be restarted, this can typically be done by restarting the automation (or phantom) service. This service manages the automation processes, including playbook execution. Restarting it can reset the DECIDED process, resolving issues related to playbook execution or process hangs.

by Hollis at Nov 25, 2025, 02:47 AM

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Shaquana

6 days ago

D is good, but I worry about potential downtime.

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Alecia

11 days ago

I agree with Beatriz. A is clear and effective.

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Evangelina

17 days ago

C is a bit hidden. I wouldn’t choose that one.

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Janae

22 days ago

B could work too, but I feel it’s not the most direct way.

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Mignon

27 days ago

I’m leaning towards D. Restarting the automation service seems straightforward.

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Beatriz

2 months ago

I think option A is the best choice. Restarting the playbook daemon makes sense.

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Katy

2 months ago

D seems like the safest option to me.

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Willard

2 months ago

I think B is more straightforward.

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Pearlie

2 months ago

A is the way to go!

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Coleen

2 months ago

Haha, I bet the correct answer is "All of the above" and they're just trying to trick us!

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Rebecka

2 months ago

A) By restarting the playbook daemon. Seems like the most straightforward solution to me.

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Marguerita

3 months ago

C) In Administration > Server Settings. I'm pretty sure that's where you can restart the DECIDED process.

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Gregoria

3 months ago

I thought it was in Administration > Server Settings, but I might be mixing it up with another process.

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Clarence

3 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I feel like restarting the playbook daemon was mentioned as a possible solution.

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Chaya

3 months ago

I remember something about restarting the automation service being an option, but I can't recall if that's the only way.

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Shaun

3 months ago

I've dealt with this kind of issue before. My strategy would be to start by checking the System Health page, since that's often where you can find options for restarting key processes. If that doesn't work, I'd move on to the administration settings.

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Lyndia

3 months ago

I'm a little confused by this question. Is the DECIDED process something specific to the system, or is it a more general process? I'll need to do some research to understand what it is before I can decide how to restart it.

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Evelynn

4 months ago

I think the DECIDED process can be restarted from the System Health page, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Jade

4 months ago

D) By restarting the automation service. That's the only way to reset the DECIDED process.

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Dianne

4 months ago

Okay, this one seems straightforward. I'd go with option D and try restarting the automation service. That's probably the most reliable way to get the DECIDED process going again.

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Ramonita

4 months ago

I thought it was in Administration > Server Settings?

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Jesusa

4 months ago

Wait, can you really restart it from the System Health page?

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Thersa

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not too familiar with the DECIDED process. I'll need to think through the different administration pages and services to figure out where I can find the option to restart it.

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Hana

5 months ago

I think the key here is to look for the process that controls the DECIDED process. Restarting that service or daemon seems like the most direct approach.

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Ezekiel

1 day ago

I agree, restarting the daemon sounds right.

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