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Which Workday object determines what type of time a worker is allowed to enter, the time entry method available to them, and the time validations applied to their submissions?

Time Period Schedule

Time Profile

Pay Group

Time Entry Template

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Key Facts: Workday Pro Time Tracking Exam

Online

Delivery

Workday Pro

60 Q

Approx. Length

Workday Pro program

90 min

Time Limit

Workday Pro

80%

Passing Score

Workday Pro

Pro Only

Eligibility

Workday Pro program

60-100 hrs

Study Time

Recommended

The Workday Pro Time Tracking exam tests configuration of Time Profiles, Time Period Schedules, Time Entry Codes, Calculation Tags, Time Off Plans, Schedules, and Payroll integration. It is taken by partner consultants and customer admins who complete the Workday Pro program.

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1Which Workday object determines what type of time a worker is allowed to enter, the time entry method available to them, and the time validations applied to their submissions?

A.Time Period Schedule

B.Time Profile

C.Pay Group

D.Time Entry Template

Explanation: A Time Profile is the central configuration object that defines what time a worker can enter, how they enter it (web, calendar, check-in/out), the time entry codes available, and the validations applied. Every worker eligible for Workday Time Tracking must be assigned a Time Profile via an eligibility rule.

2An implementer needs the time entry calendar to display 7 days starting on Monday and group hours into a weekly total. Which configuration object controls this?

A.Time Period Schedule

B.Time Entry Template

C.Pay Calculation Group

D.Calculation Tag

Explanation: The Time Entry Template defines the visual layout of the calendar a worker sees, including which days are displayed, the first day of the week, weekly totals, summary fields, and which time entry codes appear in the quick add. It is referenced by the Time Profile.

3A worker performs the same duties at two different positions during the week and must charge time to whichever position they worked. Which Time Entry Code configuration option supports this?

A.Worker-Based Time Entry Code

B.Position-Based Time Entry Code

C.Project-Based Time Entry Code

D.Calculated Time Entry Code

Explanation: Position-Based Time Entry Codes let a worker holding multiple positions enter time and indicate which position the hours apply to. The code resolves to that specific position for downstream pay calculations and costing.

4Which statement about Calculation Tags is most accurate?

A.They are assigned directly to workers like Time Profiles

B.They are applied to time blocks by Time Calculations and consumed by other calculations or by Payroll

C.They replace the Time Period Schedule on a worker

D.They control which Time Off Plans a worker can use

Explanation: Calculation Tags are labels that Time Calculations stamp onto time blocks (for example, Eligible for Overtime, Holiday Worked). Other Time Calculations and Workday Payroll Earnings reference these tags to determine premium pay, overtime, and reporting.

5Which Time Calculation type is best suited to automatically generate a meal-penalty time block when a worker works more than 5 consecutive hours without a meal break?

A.Distribute Time Calculation

B.Auto-Add Time Calculation

C.Validation Time Calculation

D.Time Period Calculation

Explanation: Auto-Add Time Calculations create new time blocks based on conditions evaluated against existing time. A meal penalty rule uses an Auto-Add calculation to insert the penalty block when the no-meal-break condition is met.

6A worker enters 50 hours of regular time in a workweek where overtime is owed after 40. Which Time Calculation moves the 10 excess hours to an Overtime time entry code?

A.Auto-Add Time Calculation

B.Distribute Time Calculation

C.Calculated Field Calculation

D.Validation Time Calculation

Explanation: Distribute Time Calculations reallocate hours from one time entry code to another based on thresholds. The classic example is moving hours over 40 in a week from Regular to Overtime.

7Which object defines the recurring start/end dates that align worker time submissions with payroll, such as the bi-weekly period running Sunday through Saturday?

A.Period Schedule

B.Time Period Schedule

C.Pay Group

D.Holiday Calendar

Explanation: The Time Period Schedule generates recurring time periods (Daily, Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Semi-Monthly, Monthly, Quarterly) and defines the start day. Workers submit time for each generated period and Time Calculations evaluate within these boundaries.

8Which Time Period Schedule type would you choose for non-exempt workers paid every two weeks ending on Saturday?

A.Weekly

B.Semi-Monthly

C.Bi-Weekly

D.Monthly

Explanation: Bi-Weekly Time Period Schedules generate 14-day recurring periods aligned to a chosen anchor date. This is typical for hourly, non-exempt workers paid every two weeks.

9A worker submits a time block that exceeds 16 hours on a single day. The implementation should block submission and display a hard-stop error. Which feature is appropriate?

A.A Validation Time Calculation with severity Critical

B.An Auto-Add Time Calculation

C.A Distribute Time Calculation

D.A Time Off Plan rule

Explanation: Validation Time Calculations evaluate conditions and raise either a warning (worker can submit) or critical error (worker cannot submit). For a hard-stop on excessive daily hours, the validation is configured at Critical severity.

10What is the primary purpose of an Eligibility Rule in Workday Time Tracking when used on a Time Profile?

A.It determines which workers receive the Time Profile

B.It calculates the worker's accrued vacation balance

C.It sets the worker's Pay Group

D.It assigns the worker's Holiday Calendar

Explanation: Eligibility Rules evaluate worker attributes (such as worker type, location, or job profile) and determine which Time Profile applies. The first matching rule in the assigned order wins.

About the Workday Pro Time Tracking Exam

The Workday Pro Time Tracking certification validates the knowledge needed to design, configure, and support Workday Time Tracking. It covers Time Profiles, Time Period Schedules, Time Entry Codes, Time Calculations (Auto-Add, Distribute, Validations), Calculation Tags, Time Off Plans, Leaves of Absence, Schedules, and Workday Payroll integration.

Questions

60 scored questions

Time Limit

90 minutes

Passing Score

80%

Exam Fee

Included with Workday Pro program enrollment (Workday (Workday Pro Certification Program))

Workday Pro Time Tracking Exam Content Outline

20%

Time Profiles & Eligibility

Time Profile configuration, eligibility rules, Time Entry Templates, and assignment to workers

20%

Time Calculations & Tags

Auto-Add, Distribute, Validation calculations and Calculation Tags applied to time blocks

15%

Time Period Schedules & Time Entry Codes

Daily, weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly schedules; Position-Based vs Worker-Based Time Entry Codes

20%

Time Off Plans & Leaves of Absence

Accrual, carryover, plan limits, Time Off Plan entries; Continuous and Intermittent leaves

15%

Scheduling & Holiday Calendars

Schedule Patterns, Pattern Calendar, Shifts, Position-Based schedules, Holiday Calendars

10%

Payroll Integration & Operations

Pay Group, Pay Calculation Group, Calculation Tag-to-Earning mapping, approvals, troubleshooting

How to Pass the Workday Pro Time Tracking Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 80%
Exam length: 60 questions
Time limit: 90 minutes
Exam fee: Included with Workday Pro program enrollment

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Workday Pro Time Tracking Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the Time Profile chain: Eligibility Rule → Time Profile → Time Entry Template + Time Period Schedule + Time Entry Codes

2Practice configuring Auto-Add, Distribute, and Validation Time Calculations and trace their Calculation Tags to Payroll Earnings

3Know the difference between Position-Based and Worker-Based Time Entry Codes and when each applies

4Study Time Off Plans deeply: accrual rules, plan limits, carryover limits, and the difference between Continuous and Intermittent leaves

5Understand Scheduling: Shifts, Schedule Patterns, Pattern Calendar, and Position-Based schedule assignment

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should take the Workday Pro Time Tracking certification?

Workday partner consultants and customer administrators who configure or support Workday Time Tracking. Candidates typically complete the Workday Pro Time Tracking program before sitting the exam.

What are the prerequisites?

Candidates must be employed by a Workday partner or customer with Workday Pro access, and complete the Workday Pro Time Tracking learning curriculum, including hands-on labs in a training tenant.

How is the exam delivered?

The exam is delivered online through the Workday Pro learning platform. It is multiple choice, time-boxed, and uses scenario-based questions that mirror real configuration tasks.

How long should I study?

Plan 60-100 hours including the official Workday Pro coursework, hands-on lab time in a training tenant, and review of Time Tracking, Absence, and Payroll integration topics.