A Workday credential carries real weight with employers, and the Workday Pro Absence Certification exam is the step that earns it. Getcertkey makes that step shorter with 101 expert-prepared practice questions for the Workday-Pro-Absence exam.
Workday Workday-Pro-Absence Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Workday |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Workday Pro Absence Certification |
| Exam Number: | Workday-Pro-Absence |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Proctored Exam, Scenario-Based Questions, Multiple Response, Multiple Choice |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50 |
| Exam Price: | $99 (event offering; standard pricing may vary by Workday program access) |
| Passing Score: | 80% |
| Related Certifications: | Workday Pro U.S. Payroll Certification Workday Pro Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking Certifications Workday Pro Time Tracking Certification |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years (recertification required) |
| Recommended Training: | Payroll for Administrators HCM Core for Administrators |
| Exam Registration: | Workday Community Training and Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored exam |
| Pre Condition: | Candidates must be Workday customers or partners and complete required Workday Pro training courses before taking the certification exam. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://community-content.workday.com/en-us/public/learn/training/workday-pro/workday-pro-certifications/payroll-absence-and-time-tracking-pro-certifications.html |
Workday Workday-Pro-Absence Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Time Off Management | - Time off adjustments - Time off overrides - Time off corrections |
| Topic 2: Time Off Configuration | - Time off plan administration tasks - Setting up time off calculations - Configuring time off business processes |
| Topic 3: Leave of Absence Management | - Leave components and leave families - Managing leaves of absence |
| Topic 4: Leave of Absence Configuration | - Setting up leave components using calculated fields - Configuring leave of absence business processes |
| Topic 5: Workday HCM Core or Payroll Concepts | - Key Workday Payroll concepts - Key Workday HCM Core concepts |
Common Questions About the Workday Workday-Pro-Absence Exam
What is the Workday Pro Absence Certification exam all about?
The Workday-Pro-Absence exam is the official Workday exam behind the Workday Pro Absence Certification certification, validating the skills measured by the Workday Pro Absence Certification credential. It sits at the Professional level of the Workday certification program. It also connects to Workday Pro Time Tracking Certification, Workday Pro U.S. Payroll Certification, Workday Pro Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking Certifications, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the Workday-Pro-Absence exam, and how much time do I get?
The Workday-Pro-Absence exam contains 50 questions to be completed within 120 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
What score do I need to pass the Workday-Pro-Absence exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the Workday-Pro-Absence exam is 80%, and the official registration fee is $99 (event offering; standard pricing may vary by Workday program access). Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 101 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the Workday-Pro-Absence exam?
Candidates must be Workday customers or partners and complete required Workday Pro training courses before taking the certification exam. Requirements can change when Workday revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
How do I register for the Workday-Pro-Absence exam?
You can book the Workday Pro Absence Certification exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Online proctored exam. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the Workday-Pro-Absence exam?
Workday recommends the following training resources for the Workday Pro Absence Certification exam:
Official courses build the foundation; the 101 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
Can I try the Workday-Pro-Absence practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free Workday-Pro-Absence PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if Workday revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.
What if I fail the Workday-Pro-Absence exam, and how is my order delivered?
Every Workday Pro Absence Certification purchase on Getcertkey is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can claim a full refund by submitting a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip and your official score report as a PDF within two days of the exam date; claims are processed within seven days of submission. The guarantee does not apply to exams taken within three days of purchase, to material that was downloaded but never used in an exam attempt, or to free products and expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you would rather not take a refund, you can instead exchange your purchase for two free exam preparation products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product.
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What topics are covered in the Workday-Pro-Absence exam?
The Workday Pro Absence Certification exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Time Off Management
- Time Off Configuration
- Workday HCM Core or Payroll Concepts
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
Workday Pro Absence Certification Sample Questions:
Question #1
What is the primary purpose of a balance period within a balance-tracking time off plan?
A. It controls which security groups can view the time off plan.
B. It defines the date range over which Workday calculates and sums accrual, time off, and plan balances.
C. It identifies the frequency with which payroll calculates earnings.
D. It determines which business process approves time off requests.
Question #2
Refer to the following scenario to answer the question below.
You created eight leave types that workers are eligible for. Workers need to be able to request six of these for themselves.
Managers must be able to enter all eight on behalf of a worker.
What do you need to configure to make leave types available for eligible workers to request?
A. Add each leave type to the appropriate absence table.
B. Add the new leave type to the manager Leave Type security segment.
C. Add the Employee as Self security group to the appropriate segment-based security group.
D. Coordinate each leave type with an intermittent time off.
Question #3
A worker has lost eligibility for a time off plan. Administrators must continue to view the worker's historical balance for an as-of date after the worker's final eligible processing period. Which Balance Visibility option should be selected?
A. Eligible in period or prior periods, based on As of Date
B. Eligible in balance period, based on As of Date
C. Eligible in period, based on As of Date
D. Never show balance
Question #4
What is the functional difference between an eligibility rule and a validation rule for a leave type?
A. Eligibility controls manager security; validation controls employee security.
B. Eligibility determines the leave balance; validation determines the accrual frequency.
C. Eligibility determines who can select and request the leave; validation prevents invalid requests or generates warnings after eligibility is established.
D. Eligibility applies only to payroll, while validation applies only to benefits.
Question #5
Refer to the following scenario to answer the question below.
You need to create an accrual that gives U.S. workers the following accrual rates:
# Workers in California accrue 12 hours per period.
# Workers in Illinois accrue 10 hours per period.
# Workers in all other states accrue 8 hours per period.
What calculation type should you use to identify California and Illinois workers?
A. Instance Value Calculation
B. Lookup Calculation
C. Value Comparison Calculation
D. Instance Set Comparison Calculation
Solutions:
| Question #1 Correct Answer: B | Question #2 Correct Answer: C | Question #3 Correct Answer: A | Question #4 Correct Answer: C | Question #5 Correct Answer: C |


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