Workday-Pro-Integrations Workday Pro Integrations Certification Exam Questions and Answers

In Workday, for an Integration System User (ISU) to be selectable as a Custom Report Owner, the security group the ISU belongs to must have Modify access to custom reports.

From Workday’s security configuration principle:

An ISU does not appear as a valid report owner unless its security group has Modify permission in the Report/Task Permissions section of the Custom Report Creation domain security policy.

This is because report ownership requires write‑level access over custom report objects.

Therefore, you must update the Report/Task Permissions table to include the ISSG with Modify access.

Options B, C, and D are incorrect because View or Get/Put do not provide report ownership capabilities.

The scenario involves a Core Connector: Worker integration using DIS to export a full file of employee personal data, with the requirement to output only the home phone number when including phone data. Workday’s "Phone Number" field is multi-instance, meaning a worker can have multiple phone types (e.g., Home, Work, Mobile). Let’s determine the configuration:

Requirement:Filter the multi-instance "Phone Number" field to include only the "Home" phone number in the output file. This involves specifying which instance of the phone data to extract.

Integration Field Attributes:In Core Connectors, Integration Field Attributes allow you to refine how multi-instance fields are handled in the output. For the "Phone Number" field, you can set an attribute like "Phone Type" to "Home" to ensure only home phone numbers are included. This is a field-level configuration that filters instances without requiring a calculated field or override.

Option Analysis:

A. Configure an integration map to map the phone type: Incorrect. Integration Maps transform field values (e.g., "United States" to "USA"), not filter multi-instance data like selecting a specific phone type.

B. Include the phone type integration field attribute: Correct. This configures the "Phone Number" field to output only instances where the phone type is "Home," directly meeting the requirement.

C. Configure the phone type integration attribute: Incorrect. "Integration attribute" refers to integration-level settings (e.g., file format), not field-specific configurations. The correct term is "integration field attribute."

D. Configure an integration field override to include phone type: Incorrect. Integration Field Overrides are used to replace a field’s value with a calculated field or custom value, not to filter multi-instance data like phone type.

Implementation:

Edit the Core Connector: Worker integration.

Navigate to the Integration Field Attributes section for the "Phone Number" field.

Set the "Phone Type" attribute to "Home" (or equivalent reference ID for Home phone).

Test the output file to confirm only home phone numbers are included.

References from Workday Pro Integrations Study Guide:

Core Connectors & Document Transformation: Section on "Integration Field Attributes" explains filtering multi-instance fields like phone numbers by type.

Integration System Fundamentals: Notes how Core Connectors handle multi-instance data with field-level attributes.

The is the core component in XSLT. It defines the transformation rules that will be applied to nodes in the XML document.

“Without at least one element, an XSLT file cannot perform any transformation. This is the execution block where processing logic begins.”

Why the others are incorrect:

B. applies templates but is not valid without the actual template definitions.

C. calls named templates — which must first exist.

D. defines format but does not perform transformation logic.

The task is to write XSLT within a template matching wd:Report_Data/wd:Report_Entry to categorize wd:Job_Skills data, outputting "HR Skills" if the value contains "HR" and "NON-HR Skills" if it does not, using a series of elements. The correct syntax must use the contains() function to check for the substring "HR" within wd:Job_Skills, as the question implies partial matching (e.g., "HR Specialist" or "Senior HR"), not exact equality.

Let’s analyze each option:

Option A:

xml

HR Skills

NON-HR Skills

Issues:

is misused here. It outputs the result of the expression (e.g., "true" or "false" for a comparison), not the conditional text. The inside won’t execute as intended.

The = operator checks for exact equality (e.g., wd:Job_Skills must be exactly "HR"), not substring presence, which contradicts the requirement to check if "HR" is contained within the value.

is malformed (self-closing without a test attribute) and misplaced.

Verdict: Incorrect syntax and logic.

Option B:

xml

HR Skills

NON-HR Skills

Issues:

Similar to A, outputs the boolean result of contains() ("true" or "false"), not the conditional text "HR Skills" or "NON-HR Skills."

The elements are inside invalid tags (self-closing, no test), rendering them ineffective.

While contains() is correct for substring checking, the structure fails to meet the requirement.

Verdict: Incorrect structure despite using contains().

Option C:

xml

HR Skills

NON-HR Skills

Analysis:

Uses correctly with test attributes, satisfying the "series of elements" requirement.

However, wd:Job_Skills='HR' tests for exact equality, not whether "HR" is contained within the value. For example, "HR Specialist" would fail this test, outputting "NON-HR Skills" incorrectly.

Verdict: Semantically incorrect due to exact matching instead of substring checking.

Option D:

xml

HR Skills

NON-HR Skills

Analysis:

Correctly uses with test attributes, aligning with the question’s requirement.

The contains() function properly checks if "HR" is a substring within wd:Job_Skills (e.g., "HR Manager" or "Senior HR" returns true).

not(contains()) ensures the opposite condition, covering all cases (mutually exclusive).

outputs the exact strings "HR Skills" or "NON-HR Skills" as required.

Note: The closing tag is a typo in the option (should be ), but in context, it’s an obvious formatting error, not a substantive issue.

Verdict: Correct logic and syntax, making D the best answer.

Correct Implementation in Context:

xml

HR Skills

NON-HR Skills

Example Input: Senior HR Analyst → Output: HR Skills

Example Input: IT Specialist → Output: NON-HR Skills

Workday Pro Integrations Study Guide: "Configure Integration System - TRANSFORMATION" section, detailing and contains() for conditional XSLT logic in Workday.

Workday Documentation: "XSLT Transformations in Workday" under EIB, confirming wd: namespace usage and string functions.

W3C XSLT 1.0 Specification: Section 9.1, "Conditional Processing with ," and Section 11.2, "String Functions" (contains()).

Workday Community: Examples of substring-based conditionals in XSLT for report transformations.

To create a connector-based integration with additional custom configurations such as dynamic file naming and internal-to-external value mapping, the following steps must be followed:

Enable Needed Integration Services:

This step involves activating the required integration services to ensure that the necessary API calls, security, and processing capabilities are available within Workday.

Configure Integration Field Attributes:

Integration Field Attributes allow customization of fields within the integration, enabling changes to formats, mappings, and transformations, such as including a dynamically generated file name with the current date and integration run number.

Configure Integration Maps:

Integration Maps are used to transform internal values into external values as per the vendor’s requirements. This ensures that data fields in Workday align correctly with external system specifications.

Configure Sequence Generator:

The Sequence Generator is used to append unique identifiers to output files, ensuring each integration run produces a uniquely named file (e.g., including the current date and run number).

This workflow ensures that the integration is set up efficiently while meeting the vendor’s additional configuration needs.

This question involves configuring an outbound connector using the Core Connector: Job Postings template in Workday Pro Integrations. We need to meet two specific vendor requirements:

Map worker subtype values according to the provided table (e.g., Seasonal (Fixed) = "S", Regular = "R", Contractor = "C", Consultant = "C", and any other value = "U").

Format the output file name as "CC_Job_Postings_dd-mm-yy_#.xml", where:

"dd" is the current day at runtime,

"mm" is the current month at runtime,

"yy" is the last two digits of the current year at runtime,

"#" is the current value of the sequencer at runtime.

Let’s break down the requirements and evaluate each option to determine the correct configuration steps.

Understanding the Requirements

1. Worker Subtype Mapping

The vendor provides a table for worker subtype values:

Internal Seasonal (Fixed) maps to "S"

Internal Regular maps to "R"

Internal Contractor maps to "C"

Internal Consultant maps to "C"

Any other value should be assigned "U"

In Workday, worker subtypes are typically part of the worker data, and for integrations, we use integration mappings to transform these values into the format required by the vendor. The integration mapping allows us to define how internal Workday values (e.g., worker subtypes) map to external values (e.g., "S", "R", "C", "U"). If no specific mapping exists for a value, we need to set a default value of "U" for any unmatched subtypes, as specified.

This mapping is configured in the integration system’s "Integration Mapping" or "Field Mapping" settings, depending on the template. For the Core Connector: Job Postings, we typically use the "Integration Mapping" feature to handle data transformations, including setting default values for unmapped data.

2. Output File Name Format

The vendor requires the output file to be named "CC_Job_Postings_dd-mm-yy_#.xml", where:

"CC_Job_Postings" is a static prefix,

"dd-mm-yy" represents the current date at runtime (day, month, last two digits of the year),

"#" is the current value from a sequence generator (sequencer) at runtime.

In Workday, file names for integrations are configured in the "File Utility" or "File Output" settings of the integration. To achieve this format:

The date portion ("dd-mm-yy") can be dynamically generated using Workday’s date functions or runtime variables, often configured in the File Utility’s "Filename" field with a "Determine Value at Runtime" setting.

The sequence number ("#") requires a sequence generator, which is enabled and configured to provide a unique incrementing number for each file. Workday uses the "Sequence Generator" feature for this purpose, typically accessed via the "Create ID Definition / Sequence Generator" task.

The Core Connector: Job Postings template supports these configurations, allowing us to set filename patterns in the integration’s setup.

Evaluating Each Option

Let’s analyze each option step by step, ensuring alignment with Workday Pro Integrations best practices and the vendor’s requirements.

Option A:

• Enable the Sequence Generator Field Attribute

• Configure the Sequence Generator

• Configure the Worker Sub Type Integration Mapping leaving the default value blank

Analysis:

Sequence Generator Configuration: Enabling the "Sequence Generator Field Attribute" and configuring the sequence generator is partially correct for the file name’s "#" (sequencer) requirement. However, "Sequence Generator Field Attribute" is not a standard term in Workday; it might refer to enabling a sequence generator in a field mapping, but this is unclear and likely incorrect. Sequence generators are typically enabled as an "Integration Service" or configured in the File Utility, not as a field attribute.

Worker Subtype Mapping: Configuring the worker subtype integration mapping but leaving the default value blank is problematic. The vendor requires any unmapped value to be "U," so leaving it blank would result in missing or null values, failing to meet the requirement.

Date in Filename: This option doesn’t mention configuring the date ("dd-mm-yy") in the filename, which is critical for the "CC_Job_Postings_dd-mm-yy_#.xml" format.

Conclusion: This option is incomplete and incorrect because it doesn’t address the default "U" for unmapped subtypes and lacks date configuration for the filename.

Option B:

• Enable the Integration Mapping Field Attribute

• Configure the Worker Sub Type Integration Mapping leaving the default value blank

• Configure the Sequence Generator

Analysis:

Sequence Generator Configuration: Configuring the sequence generator addresses the "#" (sequencer) in the filename, which is correct for the file name requirement.

Worker Subtype Mapping: Similar to Option A, leaving the default value blank for the worker subtype mapping fails to meet the vendor’s requirement for "U" as the default for unmapped values. This would result in errors or null outputs, which is unacceptable.

Date in Filename: Like Option A, there’s no mention of configuring the date ("dd-mm-yy") in the filename, making this incomplete for the full file name format.

Integration Mapping Field Attribute: This term is ambiguous. Workday uses "Integration Mapping" or "Field Mapping" for data transformations, but "Field Attribute" isn’t standard for enabling mappings. This suggests a misunderstanding of Workday’s configuration.

Conclusion: This option is incomplete and incorrect due to the missing default "U" for worker subtypes and lack of date configuration for the filename.

Option C:

• Enable the Integration Mapping Integration Service

• Configure the Worker Sub Type Integration Mapping and include a default value of "U"

• Configure the Sequence Generator

Analysis:

Sequence Generator Configuration: Configuring the sequence generator is correct for the "#" (sequencer) in the filename, addressing part of the file name requirement.

Worker Subtype Mapping: Including a default value of "U" for the worker subtype mapping aligns perfectly with the vendor’s requirement for any unmapped value to be "U." This is a strong point.

Date in Filename: This option doesn’t mention configuring the date ("dd-mm-yy") in the filename, which is essential for the "CC_Job_Postings_dd-mm-yy_#.xml" format. Without this, the file name requirement isn’t fully met.

Integration Mapping Integration Service: Enabling the "Integration Mapping Integration Service" is vague. Workday doesn’t use this exact term; instead, integration mappings are part of the integration setup, not a separate service. This phrasing suggests confusion or misalignment with Workday terminology.

Conclusion: This option is partially correct (worker subtype mapping) but incomplete due to the missing date configuration for the filename and unclear terminology.

Option D:

• Enable the Sequence Generator Integration Service

• Configure the Sequence Generator

• Configure the Worker Sub Type Integration Mapping and include a default value of "U"

Analysis:

Sequence Generator Configuration: Enabling the "Sequence Generator Integration Service" and configuring the sequence generator addresses the "#" (sequencer) in the filename. While "Sequence Generator Integration Service" isn’t a standard term, it likely refers to enabling and configuring the sequence generator functionality, which is correct. In Workday, this is done via the "Create ID Definition / Sequence Generator" task and linked in the File Utility.

Worker Subtype Mapping: Configuring the worker subtype integration mapping with a default value of "U" meets the vendor’s requirement for any unmapped value, ensuring "S," "R," "C," or "U" is output as specified in the table. This is accurate and aligns with Workday’s integration mapping capabilities.

Date in Filename: Although not explicitly mentioned in the steps, Workday’s Core Connector: Job Postings template and File Utility allow configuring the filename pattern, including dynamic date values ("dd-mm-yy"). The filename "CC_Job_Postings_dd-mm-yy_#.xml" can be set in the File Utility’s "Filename" field with "Determine Value at Runtime," using date functions and the sequence generator. This is a standard practice and implied in the configuration, making this option complete.

Conclusion: This option fully addresses both requirements: worker subtype mapping with "U" as the default and the file name format using the sequence generator and date. The terminology ("Sequence Generator Integration Service") is slightly non-standard but interpretable as enabling/configuring the sequence generator, which is correct in context.

Final Verification

To confirm, let’s summarize the steps for Option D and ensure alignment with Workday Pro Integrations:

Enable the Sequence Generator Integration Service: This likely means enabling and configuring the sequence generator via the "Create ID Definition / Sequence Generator" task, then linking it to the File Utility for the "#" in the filename.

Configure the Sequence Generator: Set up the sequence generator to provide incremental numbers, ensuring each file has a unique "#" value.

Configure the Worker Sub Type Integration Mapping with a default value of "U": Use the integration mapping to map Internal Seasonal (Fixed) to "S," Regular to "R," Contractor to "C," Consultant to "C," and set "U" as the default for any other value. This is done in the integration’s mapping configuration.

Filename Configuration (Implied): In the File Utility, set the filename to "CC_Job_Postings_dd-mm-yy_#.xml," where "dd-mm-yy" uses Workday’s date functions (e.g., %d-%m-%y) and "#" links to the sequence generator.

This matches Workday’s documentation and practices for the Core Connector: Job Postings template, ensuring both requirements are met.

Why Not the Other Options?

Options A and B fail because they leave the default worker subtype value blank, not meeting the "U" requirement.

Option C fails due to missing date configuration for the filename and unclear terminology ("Integration Mapping Integration Service").

Option D is the only one that fully addresses both the worker subtype mapping (with "U" default) and implies the filename configuration, even if the date setup isn’t explicitly listed (it’s standard in Workday).

Supporting Documentation

The reasoning is based on Workday Pro Integrations best practices, including:

Workday Tutorial: Activity Creating Unique Filenames from EIB-Out Integrations – Details on using sequence generators for filenames.

Workday Tutorial: EIB Features – Explains integration mappings and default values.

Get_Sequence_Generators Operation Details – Workday API documentation on sequence generators.

Workday Advanced Studio Tutorial – Covers Core Connector templates and file name configurations.

r/workday Reddit Post: How to Create a New Sequence Generator for Filename for EIB – Community insights on sequence generators.

An Outbound EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder) requires a data source to extract information from Workday. The two valid data source types are:

Custom Report (Advanced or Simple)

Workday Web Service (WWS)

From Workday documentation:

“Outbound EIBs support either a Custom Report marked as Web Service Enabled, or a Workday Public Web Service (WWS) operation, as the data source.”

Custom Reports allow user-defined data with filtering.

Web Services allow access to standard operations like Get_Workers.

Why the other options are incorrect:

A. Business Process is not a data source type.

B. XpressO Reports are not supported for integrations.

C. Business Processes cannot feed EIBs directly as data sources.

Understanding ISUs and Integration Systems in Workday

Integration System User (ISU): An ISU is a specialized user account in Workday designed for integrations, functioning as a service account to authenticate and execute integration processes. ISUs are created using the "Create Integration System User" task and are typically configured with settings like disabling UI sessions and setting long session timeouts (e.g., 0 minutes) to prevent expiration during automated processes. ISUs are not human users but are instead programmatic accounts used for API calls, EIBs, Core Connectors, or other integration mechanisms.

Integration Systems: In Workday, an "integration system" refers to the configuration or setup of an integration, such as an External Integration Business (EIB), Core Connector, or custom integration via web services. Integration systems are defined to handle data exchange between Workday and external systems, and they require authentication, often via an ISU, to execute tasks like data retrieval, transformation, or posting.

Assigning ISUs to Integration Systems: ISUs are used to authenticate and authorize integration systems to interact with Workday. When configuring an integration system, you assign an ISU to provide the credentials needed for the integration to run. This assignment ensures that the integration can access Workday data and functionalities based on the security permissions granted to the ISU via its associated Integration System Security Group (ISSG).

Limitation on Assignment: Workday’s security model imposes restrictions to maintain control and auditability. Specifically, an ISU is designed to be tied to a single integration system to ensure clear accountability, prevent conflicts, and simplify security management. This limitation prevents an ISU from being reused across multiple unrelated integration systems, reducing the risk of unintended access or data leakage.

Evaluating Each Option

Let’s assess each option based on Workday’s integration and security practices:

Option A: An ISU can be assigned to five integration systems.

Analysis: This is incorrect. Workday does not impose a specific numerical limit like "five" for ISU assignments to integration systems. Instead, the limitation is more restrictive: an ISU is typically assigned to only one integration system to ensure focused security and accountability. Allowing an ISU to serve multiple systems could lead to confusion, overlapping permissions, or security risks, which Workday’s design avoids.

Why It Doesn’t Fit: There’s no documentation or standard practice in Workday Pro Integrations suggesting a limit of five integration systems per ISU. This option is arbitrary and inconsistent with Workday’s security model.

Option B: An ISU can be assigned to an unlimited number of integration systems.

Analysis: This is incorrect. Workday’s security best practices do not allow an ISU to be assigned to an unlimited number of integration systems. Allowing this would create security vulnerabilities, as an ISU’s permissions (via its ISSG) could be applied across multiple unrelated systems, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data conflicts. Workday enforces a one-to-one or tightly controlled relationship to maintain auditability and security.

Why It Doesn’t Fit: The principle of least privilege and clear accountability in Workday integrations requires limiting an ISU’s scope, not allowing unlimited assignments.

Option C: An ISU can be assigned to only one integration system.

Analysis: This is correct. In Workday, an ISU is typically assigned to a single integration system to ensure that its credentials and permissions are tightly scoped. This aligns with Workday’s security model, where ISUs are created for specific integration purposes (e.g., an EIB, Core Connector, or web service integration). When configuring an integration system, you specify the ISU in the integration setup (e.g., under "Integration System Attributes" or "Authentication" settings), and it is not reused across multiple systems to prevent conflicts or unintended access. This limitation ensures traceability and security, as the ISU’s actions can be audited within the context of that single integration.

Why It Fits: Workday documentation and best practices, including training materials and community forums, emphasize that ISUs are dedicated to specific integrations. For example, when creating an EIB or Core Connector, you assign an ISU, and it is not shared across other integrations unless explicitly reconfigured, which is rare and discouraged for security reasons.

Option D: An ISU can only be assigned to an ISSG and not an integration system.

Analysis: This is incorrect. While ISUs are indeed assigned to ISSGs to inherit security permissions (as established in Question 26), they are also assigned to integration systems to provide authentication and authorization for executing integration tasks. The ISU’s role includes both: it belongs to an ISSG for permissions and is linked to an integration system for execution. Saying it can only be assigned to an ISSG and not an integration system misrepresents Workday’s design, as ISUs are explicitly configured in integration systems (e.g., EIB, Core Connector) to run processes.

Why It Doesn’t Fit: ISUs are integral to integration systems, providing credentials for API calls or data exchange. Excluding assignment to integration systems contradicts Workday’s integration framework.

Final Verification

The correct answer is Option C, as Workday limits an ISU to a single integration system to ensure security, accountability, and clarity in integration operations. This aligns with the principle of least privilege, where ISUs are scoped narrowly to avoid overexposure. For example, when setting up a Core Connector: Job Postings (as in Question 25), you assign an ISU specifically for that integration, not multiple ones, unless reconfiguring for a different purpose, which is atypical.

Supporting Documentation

The reasoning is based on Workday Pro Integrations security practices, including:

Workday Community documentation on creating and managing ISUs and integration systems.

Tutorials on configuring EIBs, Core Connectors, and web services, which show assigning ISUs to specific integrations (e.g., Workday Advanced Studio Tutorial).

Integration security overviews from implementation partners (e.g., NetIQ, Microsoft Learn, Reco.ai) emphasizing one ISU per integration for security.

Community discussions on Reddit and Workday forums reinforcing that ISUs are tied to single integrations for auditability (r/workday on Reddit).

This question focuses on the purpose of granting an Integration System User (ISU) modify access to the Integration Event domain via an Integration System Security Group (ISSG) in Workday Pro Integrations. Let’s analyze the role of the ISU, the Integration Event domain, and evaluate each option to determine the correct answer.

Understanding ISUs, ISSGs, and the Integration Event Domain

Integration System User (ISU): As described in previous questions, an ISU is a service account for integrations, used to authenticate and execute integration processes in Workday. ISUs are assigned to ISSGs to inherit security permissions and are linked to specific integration systems (e.g., EIBs, Core Connectors) for execution.

Integration System Security Group (ISSG): An ISSG is a security group that defines the permissions for ISUs, controlling what data and functionalities they can access or modify. ISSGs can be unconstrained (access all instances) or constrained (access specific instances based on context). Permissions are granted via domain security policies, such as "Get," "Put," "View," or "Modify," applied to Workday domains.

Integration Event Domain: In Workday, the Integration Event domain (or Integration Events security domain) governs access to integration-related activities, such as managing integration events, schedules, attributes, mappings, and logs. This domain is critical for integrations, as it controls the ability to create, modify, or view integration configurations and runtime events.

"Modify" access to the Integration Event domain allows the ISU to make changes to integration configurations, such as attributes (e.g., file names, endpoints), mappings (e.g., data transformations), and event settings (e.g., schedules or triggers).

This domain does not typically grant UI access or ownership of schedules but focuses on configuration and runtime control.

Purpose of Granting Modify Access: Granting an ISU modify access to the Integration Event domain via an ISSG enables the ISU to perform configuration tasks for integrations, ensuring the integration system can adapt or update its settings programmatically. This is essential for automated integrations that need to adjust mappings, attributes, or event triggers without manual intervention. However, ISUs are not designed for UI interaction or administrative ownership, as they are service accounts.

Evaluating Each Option

Let’s assess each option based on Workday’s security and integration model:

Option A: To have the ISU own the integration schedule.

Analysis: This is incorrect. ISUs do not "own" integration schedules or any other integration components. Ownership is not a concept applicable to ISUs, which are service accounts for execution, not administrative entities. Integration schedules are configured within the integration system (e.g., EIB or Core Connector) and managed by administrators or users with appropriate security roles, not by ISUs. Modify access to the Integration Event domain allows changes to schedules, but it doesn’t imply ownership.

Why It Doesn’t Fit: ISUs lack administrative control or ownership; they execute based on permissions, not manage schedules as owners. This misinterprets the ISU’s role.

Option B: To let the ISU configure integration attributes and maps.

Analysis: This is correct. Granting modify access to the Integration Event domain allows the ISU to alter integration configurations, including attributes (e.g., file names, endpoints, timeouts) and mappings (e.g., data transformations like worker subtype mappings from Question 25). The Integration Event domain governs these configuration elements, and "Modify" permission enables the ISU to update them programmatically during integration execution. This is a standard use case for ISUs in automated integrations, ensuring flexibility without manual intervention.

Why It Fits: Workday’s documentation and training materials indicate that the Integration Event domain controls integration configuration tasks. For example, in an EIB or Core Connector, an ISU with modify access can adjust mappings or attributes, as seen in tutorials on integration setup (Workday Advanced Studio Tutorial). This aligns with the ISU’s role as a service account for dynamic configuration.

Option C: To log into the user interface as the ISU and launch the integration.

Analysis: This is incorrect. ISUs are not intended for UI interaction. When creating an ISU, a best practice is to disable UI sessions (e.g., set "Allow UI Sessions" to "No") and configure a session timeout of 0 minutes to prevent expiration during automation. ISUs operate programmatically via APIs or integration systems, not through the Workday UI. Modify access to the Integration Event domain enables configuration changes, not UI login or manual launching.

Why It Doesn’t Fit: Logging into the UI contradicts ISU design, as they are service accounts, not user accounts. This option misrepresents their purpose.

Option D: To build the integration system as the ISU.

Analysis: This is incorrect. ISUs do not "build" integration systems; they execute or configure existing integrations based on permissions. Building an integration system (e.g., creating EIBs, Core Connectors, or web services) is an administrative task performed by users with appropriate security roles (e.g., Integration Build domain access), not ISUs. Modify access to the Integration Event domain allows configuration changes, not the creation or design of integration systems.

Why It Doesn’t Fit: ISUs lack the authority or capability to build integrations; they are for runtime execution and configuration, not development or design.

Final Verification

The correct answer is Option B, as granting an ISU modify access to the Integration Event domain via an ISSG enables it to configure integration attributes (e.g., file names, endpoints) and maps (e.g., data transformations), which are critical for dynamic integration operations. This aligns with Workday’s security model, where ISUs handle automated tasks within defined permissions, not UI interaction, ownership, or system building.

For example, in the Core Connector: Job Postings from Question 25, an ISU with modify access to Integration Event could update the filename pattern or worker subtype mappings, ensuring the integration adapts to vendor requirements without manual intervention. This is consistent with Workday’s design for integration automation.

Supporting Documentation

The reasoning is based on Workday Pro Integrations security practices, including:

Workday Community documentation on ISUs, ISSGs, and domain security (e.g., Integration Event domain permissions).

Tutorials on configuring EIBs and Core Connectors, showing ISUs modifying attributes and mappings (Workday Advanced Studio Tutorial).

Integration security overviews from implementation partners (e.g., NetIQ, Microsoft Learn, Reco.ai) detailing domain access for ISUs.

Community discussions on Reddit and Workday forums reinforcing ISU roles for configuration, not UI or ownership (r/workday on Reddit).

In Workday integrations, Document Transformation (DT) using XSLT with Workday Transformation Toolkit (XTT) attributes is used to transform XML data, such as the output from a Core Connector or EIB, into a specific format for third-party systems. In this scenario, you need to transform the ps:Position_ID field within the ps:Position element to a fixed length of 10 characters, truncate the value if it exceeds 10 characters, and align the output to the left. The template must match the ps:Position element and apply these formatting rules using XTT attributes.

Here’s why option A is correct:

Template Matching: The correctly targets the ps:Position element in the XML, as shown in the provided snippet, ensuring the transformation applies to the appropriate node.

XTT Attributes:

xtt:fixedLength="10" specifies that the Pos_ID field should be formatted to a fixed length of 10 characters. If the ps:Position_ID value exceeds 10 characters, it will be truncated (by default, XTT truncates without raising an error unless explicitly configured otherwise), meeting the requirement to truncate if the value exceeds.

xtt:align="left" ensures that the output is left-aligned within the 10-character field, aligning with the requirement to align everything to the left.

XPath Selection: The correctly extracts the ps:Position_ID value (e.g., "P-00030") from the ps:Position_Data child element, as shown in the XML structure.

Output Structure: The ... structure ensures the transformed data is wrapped in meaningful tags for the target system, maintaining consistency with Workday integration practices.

Why not the other options?

B.

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This applies xtt:align="left" to the xsl:template element instead of the Pos_ID element. XTT attributes like fixedLength and align must be applied directly to the element being formatted (Pos_ID), not the template itself, making this incorrect.

C.

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This applies xtt:fixedLength="10" to the Position element and xtt:align="left" to Pos_ID. However, XTT attributes like fixedLength and align should be applied to the specific field being formatted (Pos_ID), not the parent element (Position). This misplacement makes it incorrect.

D.

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This applies xtt:fixedLength="10" to the xsl:template element and xtt:align="left" to Pos_ID. Similar to option B, XTT attributes must be applied to the specific element (Pos_ID) being formatted, not the template itself, making this incorrect.

To implement this in XSLT for a Workday integration:

Use the template from option A to match ps:Position, apply xtt:fixedLength="10" and xtt:align="left" to the Pos_ID element, and extract the ps:Position_ID value using the correct XPath. This ensures the ps:Position_ID (e.g., "P-00030") is formatted to 10 characters, truncated if necessary, and left-aligned, meeting the integration file requirements.

Workday Pro Integrations Study Guide: Section on "Document Transformation (DT) and XTT" – Details the use of XTT attributes like fixedLength and align for formatting data in XSLT transformations, including truncation behavior.

Workday Core Connector and EIB Guide: Chapter on "XML Transformations" – Explains how to use XSLT templates with XTT attributes to transform position data, including fixed-length formatting and alignment.

Workday Integration System Fundamentals: Section on "XTT in Integrations" – Covers the application of XTT attributes to specific fields in XML for integration outputs, ensuring compliance with formatting requirements like length and alignment.

In Workday integrations, the Extension for Transformation and Validation (ETV) framework is used within XSLT transformations to apply validation and formatting rules to XML data, such as the output from a Core Connector (e.g., Positions integration). In this scenario, you need to perform an XSLT transformation on the Core Connector: Positions XML output file to display a hyperlink for positions that are not available for hiring as an entry in the Message tab. This requires configuring ETV attributes to ensure the data is present and correctly targeted for the hyperlink.

Here’s why option B is correct:

Requirement Analysis: The requirement specifies showing a hyperlink for positions "not available for hiring." In the provided XML, the ps:Available_For_Hire field under ps:Position_Data indicates whether a position is available for hire (e.g., true). For positions where this is false, you need to create a message (hyperlink) in the Message tab, which typically requires linking to a Workday ID (WID) or other identifier.

ETV Attributes:

etv:required="true": This ensures that the ps:WID value under ps:Additional_Information is mandatory for the transformation. If the WID is missing, the transformation will fail or generate an error, ensuring that the hyperlink can be created only for valid positions with an associated WID.

etv:target="[ps:Additional_Information/ps:WID]": This specifies that the target of the transformation (e.g., the hyperlink) should be the WID value found at ps:Additional_Information/ps:WID in the XML. This WID can be used to construct a hyperlink to the position in Workday, meeting the requirement to show a hyperlink for positions not available for hiring.

Context in XML: The XML shows ps:Additional_Information containing ps:WID (e.g., 73bd4d8562e04b1820f55818467905b), which is a unique identifier for the position. By targeting this WID with etv:target, you ensure the hyperlink points to the correct position record in Workday when ps:Available_For_Hire is false.

Why not the other options?

A.

etv:minLength="0"

etv:targetWID="[ps:Additional_Information/ps:WID]"

etv:minLength="0" allows the WID to be empty or have zero length, which contradicts the need for a valid WID to create a hyperlink. It does not ensure the data is present, making it unsuitable. Additionally, etv:targetWID is not a standard ETV attribute; the correct attribute is etv:target, making this option incorrect.

C.

etv:minLength="0"

etv:target="[ps:Additional_Information/ps:WID]"

Similar to option A, etv:minLength="0" allows the WID to be empty, which does not meet the requirement for a mandatory WID to create a hyperlink. This makes it incorrect, as the hyperlink would fail if the WID is missing.

D.

etv:required="true"

etv:targetWID="[ps:Additional_Information/ps:WID]"

While etv:required="true" ensures the WID is present, etv:targetWID is not a standard ETV attribute. The correct attribute is etv:target, making this option syntactically incorrect and unsuitable for the transformation.

To implement this in XSLT for a Workday integration:

Use the ETV attributes from option B (etv:required="true" and etv:target="[ps:Additional_Information/ps:WID]") within your XSLT template to validate and target the ps:WID for positions where ps:Available_For_Hire is false. This ensures the transformation generates a valid hyperlink in the Message tab, linking to the position’s WID in Workday.

Workday Pro Integrations Study Guide: Section on "ETV in XSLT Transformations" – Details the use of ETV attributes like required and target for validating and targeting data in Workday XML, including handling identifiers like WID for hyperlinks.

Workday Core Connector and EIB Guide: Chapter on "XML Transformations" – Explains how to use ETV attributes in XSLT to process position data, including creating messages or hyperlinks based on conditions like Available_For_Hire.

Workday Integration System Fundamentals: Section on "ETV for Message Generation" – Covers applying ETV attributes to generate hyperlinks in the Message tab, ensuring data integrity and correct targeting of Workday identifiers like WID.

The scenario involves a Core Connector: Worker integration using DIS to export a full file of personal data, restricted to employees only (excluding contingent workers). In Workday, the Worker business object includes both employees and contingent workers, so a filter is needed to limit the population. Let’s explore the configuration:

Requirement:Ensure the integration outputs only employees, not contingent workers. This is a population-level filter, not a field transformation or override.

Integration Population Eligibility:In Core Connectors, the Configure Integration Population Eligibility related action defines which workers are included in the integration’s dataset. You can set eligibility rules, such as "Worker Type equals Employee" (or exclude "Contingent Worker"), to filter the population before data is extracted. For a full file export (no change detection), this ensures the entire output is limited to employees.

Option Analysis:

A. Configure the Integration Population Eligibility: Correct. This filters the worker population to employees only, aligning with the requirement at the dataset level.

B. Configure a map for worker type in the Integration Maps: Incorrect. Integration Maps transform field values (e.g., "Employee" to "EMP"), not filter the population of workers included in the extract.

C. Configure worker type in the Integration Field Attributes: Incorrect. Integration Field Attributes refine how a field is output (e.g., phone type), not the overall population eligibility.

D. Configure eligibility in the Integration Field Overrides: Incorrect. Integration Field Overrides replace field values with custom data (e.g., a calculated field), not define the population of workers.

Implementation:

Edit the Core Connector: Worker integration.

Use the related action Configure Integration Population Eligibility.

Add a rule: "Worker Type equals Employee" (or exclude "Contingent Worker").

Save and test to ensure only employee data is exported.

References from Workday Pro Integrations Study Guide:

Core Connectors & Document Transformation: Section on "Configuring Integration Population Eligibility" explains filtering the worker population for outbound integrations.

Integration System Fundamentals: Discusses population scoping in Core Connectors to meet specific export criteria.

When writing XSLT to transform an XML document, you must declare and reference all XML namespaces used in the source XML.

“To accurately access and transform nodes using XPath, every namespace in the source document must be declared in the XSLT stylesheet.”

This ensures that XPath expressions correctly match the fully qualified elements, especially when multiple namespaces are in use.

Why the others are incorrect:

A (most commonly used) would be incomplete.

C (ETV/XTT) are specific Workday terminologies but don't replace namespace declarations.

D is incorrect; namespaces are required to avoid XPath resolution failures.

The scenario describes a Core Connector: Worker integration configured to output specific fields (Position Title and Business Title) for workers who meet the Integration Population Eligibility criteria (Is Manager = true) and where the Transaction Log service is subscribed to the "Position Edit Event." The integration is launched with specific date parameters, and a test edit is made to Jared Ellis’ position, who is a manager. However, despite the edit being completed with an effective date of 05/24/2024 and an entry moment of 05/24/2024 07:58:53 AM, Jared does not appear in the output. Let’s analyze why and determine the correct configuration element to modify.

In Workday integrations, the Core Connector: Worker uses change detection mechanisms to identify and process updates based on the Transaction Log and date launch parameters. The Transaction Log service captures events such as the "Position Edit Event" and records them with an Effective Date (when the change takes effect) and an Entry Moment (when the change was entered into the system). The integration’s date launch parameters define the time window for which changes are retrieved:

As of Entry Moment: 05/25/2024 12:00:00 AM – This specifies the latest point in time for when changes were entered into Workday.

Effective Date: 05/25/2024 – This defines the date for which the changes are effective.

Last Successful As of Entry Moment: 05/23/2024 12:00:00 AM – This indicates the starting point for entry moments from the last successful run.

Last Successful Effective Date: 05/23/2024 – This indicates the starting point for effective dates from the last successful run.

For an incremental run (like this one, since "Last Successful" parameters are provided), Workday processes changes where the Entry Moment falls between the Last Successful As of Entry Moment (05/23/2024 12:00:00 AM) and the As of Entry Moment (05/25/2024 12:00:00 AM), and where the Effective Date falls between the Last Successful Effective Date (05/23/2024) and the Effective Date (05/25/2024).

Now, let’s evaluate Jared Ellis’ edit:

Entry Moment: 05/24/2024 07:58:53 AM – This falls within the range of 05/23/2024 12:00:00 AM to 05/25/2024 12:00:00 AM.

Effective Date: 05/24/2024 – This falls within the range of 05/23/2024 to 05/25/2024.

At first glance, Jared’s edit seems to fit the date parameter window. However, the issue lies in the time component of the date launch parameters. Workday interprets these parameters with precision down to the second. The As of Entry Moment is set to 05/25/2024 12:00:00 AM (midnight), which is the very start of May 25, 2024. Jared’s Entry Moment of 05/24/2024 07:58:53 AM is correctly within the range from 05/23/2024 12:00:00 AM to 05/25/2024 12:00:00 AM. However, the Transaction Log subscription to "Position Edit Event" relies on the change being fully processed and available in the log by the time the integration runs.

The integration might have run at a point where the effective date window or the subscription logic did not correctly capture the event due to a mismatch in how the Effective Date is evaluated against the Last Successful Effective Date. Specifically, if the integration only processes changes with an Effective Date strictly after the Last Successful Effective Date (05/23/2024) up to the Effective Date (05/25/2024), and the logic excludes changes effective exactly on 05/24/2024 due to a boundary condition or a timing issue in the transaction log, Jared’s change might not be picked up.

To resolve this, modifying the Date launch parameters is necessary. Adjusting the As of Entry Moment to a later time (e.g., 05/25/2024 11:59:59 PM) or ensuring the Effective Date range explicitly includes all changes effective on or after 05/23/2024 through 05/25/2024 would ensure Jared’s edit is captured. This adjustment aligns the time window to include all relevant transactions logged before the integration run.

Let’s evaluate the other options:

A. Integration Population Eligibility: This is set to "Is Manager = true," and Jared is a manager. This filter is working correctly and does not need modification.

B. Integration Field Attributes: These are configured to output Position Title and Business Title, and the edit was to the Job Profile (part of Position Data). The fields are appropriately configured, so this is not the issue.

D. Transaction Log Subscription: The subscription is set to "Position Edit Event," which matches Jared’s edit. The subscription type is correct, so no change is needed here.

Thus, the issue stems from the date launch parameters not fully encompassing the timing of Jared’s edit in the Transaction Log, making C. Date launch parameters the correct answer.

Workday Pro Integrations Study Guide References

Workday Integrations Study Guide: Core Connector: Worker – Section on "Change Detection Using Transaction Log" explains how Transaction Log subscriptions filter events based on date parameters.

Workday Integrations Study Guide: Launch Parameters – Details the role of "As of Entry Moment" and "Effective Date" in defining the scope of incremental runs.

Workday Integrations Study Guide: Incremental Processing – Describes how "Last Successful" parameters establish the baseline for detecting changes in subsequent runs.

The scenario involves a Core Connector: Candidate Outbound integration requiring a calculated field for the average number of jobs a candidate applied to, which isn’t a delivered Workday field. The task is to output this calculated field in the integration file. Core Connectors in Workday use predefined templates but allow customization through various configuration options. Let’s evaluate the steps:

Context:

Core Connector: Candidate Outbound uses the Data Initialization Service (DIS) to extract candidate data.

A calculated field must be created (e.g., averaging the "Number of Job Applications" field across a candidate’s records).

This value needs to be included in the output file sent to the vendor.

Integration Field Overrides:In Core Connectors, calculated fields are typically incorporated into the output by defining integration field overrides. This feature allows you to map a calculated field to a specific field in the connector’s output structure, overriding the default delivered value (or adding a new field). The calculated field is built separately (e.g., in Report Writer or Calculated Fields) and then referenced in the integration configuration.

Option Analysis:

A. Configure a custom field override service to output the calculation: Incorrect. There’s no "custom field override service" in Workday Core Connectors. This might confuse with integration field overrides, but it’s not a distinct service.

B. Configure integration attributes to output the calculation: Incorrect. Integration attributes define metadata or settings for the integration (e.g., file name, delivery method), not specific field mappings for output data.

C. Configure integration field attributes to output the calculation: Incorrect. "Integration field attributes" isn’t a precise Workday term for this purpose; it may confuse with field-level settings, but field overrides are the correct mechanism.

D. Configure integration field overrides to output the calculation: Correct. This is the standard method in Core Connectors to include calculated fields in the output file by overriding or adding to the delivered field structure.

Implementation:

Create a calculated field (e.g., "Average Job Applications") using functions like Arithmetic Calculation to average job application counts.

In the Core Connector configuration, navigate to the Integration Field Overrides section.

Define a new field or override an existing one, mapping it to the calculated field.

Test the integration to ensure the calculated value appears in the output file.

References from Workday Pro Integrations Study Guide:

Core Connectors & Document Transformation: Section on "Configuring Integration Field Overrides" explains mapping calculated fields to output files.

Integration System Fundamentals: Details how Core Connectors extend delivered functionality with custom calculations.

Whenever changes are made to domain security policies, they remain in a pending state until you explicitly activate them by running the:

Activate Pending Security Policy Changes task.

This ensures that all updates to permissions are applied across the tenant for real-time enforcement.

Why the others are incorrect:

A. Activate Previous Security Timestamp reverts to a prior configuration.

B. Activate All Pending Authentication Policy Changes is only for authentication rules.

D. Activate Metadata Schedule applies to metadata changes, not security.

The element is the root element in an XSLT document. It must include:

XSLT Version – This defines the XSLT specification version being used (e.g., version="1.0" or version="2.0").

Namespaces – XSLT operates within an XML namespace (xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform "), which is required to define the transformation rules.

Breakdown of Answer Choices:

A. XSLT Version & Namespaces ✅ (Correct)

The element requires both the XSLT version and the namespace declaration for proper execution.

Example:

xml

CopyEdit

B. XSLT Version & Encoding ❌ (Incorrect)

Encoding (encoding="UTF-8") is a property of the XML declaration (), not an attribute of .

C. XML Version & Namespaces ❌ (Incorrect)

XML version () is part of the XML prolog, not an attribute of .

D. Namespaces & Encoding ❌ (Incorrect)

Encoding is not an attribute of .

Final Correct Syntax:

This ensures that the XSLT file is processed correctly.

Workday Pro Integrations Study Guide References:

ReportWriterTraining.pdf – Chapter 9: Working With XML and XSLT covers XSLT basics, including the required attributes for .

Workday_Advanced_Business_Process_part_2.pdf – Chapter 5: Web Services and Integrations details how Workday uses XSLT for transformations .

Key Points:

The correct approach is adjusting the connector's filename launch parameter, which allows setting a static filename and meeting the vendor's requirement of no longer needing unique filenames.

This method ensures that the filename sequence generator is bypassed without disrupting the integration process.

Comprehensive Detailed Explanation:

In Workday Pro Integrations, filename sequence generators are commonly used to generate unique filenames to avoid overwrites in integrations. However, when a vendor no longer requires unique filenames, modifications must be made to use a fixed filename instead.

Why Option D?

Adjusting the connector’s filename launch parameter lets you set a static filename at runtime, effectively overriding any sequence generator settings.

Unlike deleting the sequence generator (which could cause errors), this method ensures smooth execution of the integration with a fixed filename.

This aligns with Workday's best practices for integration configurations, particularly in External Integration Business (EIB) and other Workday connector integrations.

Steps to Implement:

Access the integration’s configuration in Workday.

Locate the filename launch parameter for the connector.

Set it to a static value (e.g., "data.txt") to ensure consistent naming.

Supporting Documentation:

Workday documentation on integration configurations, particularly for EIB systems, confirms that filename settings can be adjusted via launch parameters.

The "Get_Sequence_Generators Operation Details" in Workday API documentation supports modifying filename configurations through launch parameters​.

As an integration developer working with Workday, you are tasked with transforming the output of an Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) that calls the Get_Job_Profiles web service operation. The provided XML shows the response from this operation, and you need to write XSLT to select the value of the element. The root template of your XSLT matches on and applies a template to . Within this template, you use the element to extract the value. Let’s analyze the XML structure, the requirement, and each option to determine the correct XPath syntax.

Understanding the XML and Requirement

The XML snippet provided is a SOAP response from the Get_Job_Profiles web service operation in Workday, using the namespace xmlns:wd="urn:com.workday/bsvc" and version wd:version="v43.0". Key elements relevant to the question include:

The root element is .

It contains , which includes elements.

Within , there are:

, which contains elements (e.g., a Job_Profile_ID).

, which contains with the value Senior_Benefits_Analyst.

The task is to select the value of (e.g., "Senior_Benefits_Analyst") using XPath within an XSLT template that matches . The element outputs the value of the selected node, so you need the correct XPath path from the context to .

Analysis of Options

Let’s evaluate each option based on the XML structure and XPath syntax rules:

Option A: wd:Job_Profile/wd:Job_Profile_Data/wd:Job_Code

This XPath starts from wd:Job_Profile and navigates to wd:Job_Profile_Data/wd:Job_Code. However, in the XML, is the parent element, and is a direct child containing . The path wd:Job_Profile/wd:Job_Profile_Data/wd:Job_Code is technically correct in terms of structure, as it follows the hierarchy:

→ → .

However, since the template matches , the context node is already . You don’t need to include wd:Job_Profile/ at the beginning of the XPath unless navigating from a higher level. Starting directly with wd:Job_Profile_Data/wd:Job_Code (Option C) is more concise and appropriate for the context. This option is technically valid but redundant and less efficient, making it less preferred compared to Option C.

Option B: wd:Job_Profile_Data[@wd:Job_Code]

This XPath uses an attribute selector ([@wd:Job_Code]) to filter based on an attribute named wd:Job_Code. However, examining the XML, does not have a wd:Job_Code attribute—it has a child element with the value "Senior_Benefits_Analyst." The [@attribute] syntax is used for attributes, not child elements, so this XPath is incorrect. It would not select the value and would likely return no results or an error. This option is invalid.

Option C: wd:Job_Profile_Data/wd:Job_Code

This XPath starts from wd:Job_Profile_Data (a direct child of ) and navigates to wd:Job_Code. Since the template matches , the context node is , and wd:Job_Profile_Data/wd:Job_Code correctly points to the element within . This path is:

Concise and appropriate for the context.

Directly selects the value "Senior_Benefits_Analyst" when used with .

Matches the XML structure, as contains as a child.

This is the most straightforward and correct option for selecting the value within the template.

Option D: wd:Job_Profile_Reference/wd:ID[@wd:type='Job_Profile_ID']

This XPath navigates to (a child of ) and then to with an attribute wd:type="Job_Profile_ID". In the XML, contains:

1740d3eca2f2ed9b6174ca7d2ae88c8c

Senior_Benefits_Analyst

The XPath wd:Job_Profile_Reference/wd:ID[@wd:type='Job_Profile_ID'] selects the element with wd:type="Job_Profile_ID", which has the value "Senior_Benefits_Analyst." However, this is not the value—the is a separate element under , not . The question specifically asks for the value, so this option is incorrect, as it selects a different piece of data (the job profile ID, not the job code).

Why Option C is Correct

Option C, wd:Job_Profile_Data/wd:Job_Code, is the correct XPath syntax because:

It starts from the context node (as the template matches this element) and navigates to , which directly selects the element’s value ("Senior_Benefits_Analyst").

It is concise and aligns with standard XPath navigation in XSLT, avoiding unnecessary redundancy (unlike Option A) or incorrect attribute selectors (unlike Option B).

It matches the XML structure, where is a child of and contains as a child.

When used with in the template, it outputs the job code value, fulfilling the requirement.

Practical Example in XSLT

Here’s how this might look in your XSLT:

xml

WrapCopy

This would output "Senior_Benefits_Analyst" for the element in the XML.

Verification with Workday Documentation

The Workday Pro Integrations Study Guide and SOAP API Reference (available via Workday Community) detail the structure of the Get_Job_Profiles response and how to use XPath in XSLT for transformations. The XML structure shows as the container for job profile details, including . The guide emphasizes using relative XPath paths within templates to navigate from the matched element (e.g., ) to child elements like .

Workday Pro Integrations Study Guide References

Section: XSLT Transformations in EIBs – Describes using XSLT to transform web service responses, including selecting elements with XPath.

Section: Workday Web Services – Details the Get_Job_Profiles operation and its XML output structure, including and .

Section: XPath Syntax – Explains how to navigate XML hierarchies in Workday XSLT, using relative paths like wd:Job_Profile_Data/wd:Job_Code from a context.

Workday Community SOAP API Reference – Provides examples of XPath navigation for Workday web service responses.

Option C is the verified answer, as it correctly selects the value using the appropriate XPath syntax within the template context.

In Workday integrations, XSLT is used to transform XML data, such as the output from a web service-enabled report or EIB, into a desired format for third-party systems. In this scenario, you need to write XSLT to process wd:Education_Group elements within a template matching wd:Report_Entry, using an element to iterate only over wd:Education_Group elements where the wd:Degree is "MBA." The correct XPath syntax for the select attribute is critical to ensure accurate filtering.

Here’s why option A is correct:

XPath Syntax Explanation: In XPath, square brackets [ ] are used to specify predicates or conditions to filter elements. The condition wd:Degree='MBA' checks if the wd:Degree child element has the value "MBA." When applied to wd:Education_Group, the expression wd:Education_Group[wd:Degree='MBA'] selects only those wd:Education_Group elements that contain a wd:Degree child element with the value "MBA."

Context in XSLT: Within an element in a template matching wd:Report_Entry, the select attribute uses XPath to specify which nodes to process. This syntax ensures that the template only applies to wd:Education_Group elements where the degree is "MBA," aligning with the requirement to conditionally process only those specific education groups.

XML Structure Alignment: Based on the provided XML snippet, wd:Education_Group contains wd:Education and wd:Degree child elements (e.g., MBA). The XPath wd:Education_Group[wd:Degree='MBA'] correctly navigates to wd:Education_Group and filters based on the wd:Degree value, matching the structure and requirement.

Why not the other options?

B. wd:Education_Group/wd:Degree='MBA': This is not a valid XPath expression for a predicate. It attempts to navigate to wd:Degree as a child but does not use square brackets [ ] to create a filtering condition. This would be interpreted as selecting wd:Degree elements under wd:Education_Group, but it wouldn’t filter based on the value "MBA" correctly within an context.

C. wd:Report_Entry/wd:Education_Group/wd:Degree='MBA' 1:Degree='MBA': This is syntactically incorrect and unclear. It includes a malformed condition (1:Degree='MBA') and does not use proper XPath predicate syntax. It fails to filter wd:Education_Group elements based on wd:Degree='MBA' and is not valid for use in select.

D. wd:Report_Entry/wd:Education_Group[wd:Degree='MBA' 1:Degree='MBA']: This is also syntactically incorrect due to the inclusion of 1:Degree='MBA' within the predicate. The 1: prefix is not valid XPath syntax and introduces an error. The correct predicate should only be wd:Degree='MBA' to filter the wd:Education_Group elements.

To implement this in XSLT:

Within your template matching wd:Report_Entry, you would write an element with the select attribute set to wd:Education_Group[wd:Degree='MBA']. This ensures that only wd:Education_Group elements with a wd:Degree value of "MBA" are processed by the corresponding templates, effectively filtering out other degrees (e.g., B.S., B.A.) in the transformation.

This approach ensures the XSLT transformation aligns with Workday’s XML structure and integration requirements for processing education data in a report output.

Workday Pro Integrations Study Guide: Section on "XSLT Transformations for Workday Integrations" – Details the use of XPath in XSLT for filtering XML elements, including predicates for conditional processing based on child element values.

Workday EIB and Web Services Guide: Chapter on "XML and XSLT for Report Data" – Explains the structure of Workday XML (e.g., wd:Education_Group, wd:Degree) and how to use XPath to navigate and filter data.

Workday Reporting and Analytics Guide: Section on "Web Service-Enabled Reports" – Covers integrating report outputs with XSLT for transformations, including examples of filtering elements based on specific values like degree types.

The scenario describes a Core Connector: Worker integration configured to output Position Title and Business Title fields for workers who meet the Integration Population Eligibility criteria (Is Manager = true), with the Transaction Log service subscribed to the "Position Edit Event." The integration is launched with specific date parameters, and a test is performed by updating Jared Ellis’ Business Title via an "Edit Position" action. Jared is a manager, and the change is logged with an effective date of 05/27/2024 and an entry moment of 05/24/2024 07:58:53 AM. Despite this, Jared does not appear in the output. Let’s analyze why and determine the configuration element that needs modification.

In Workday, the Core Connector: Worker integration relies on the Transaction Log service to detect changes based on subscribed transaction types and processes them according to the date launch parameters. The integration is configured as an incremental run (since "Last Successful" parameters are provided), meaning it captures changes that occurred since the last successful run, within the specified date ranges. The date launch parameters are:

As of Entry Moment: 05/25/2024 12:00:00 AM – The latest point for when changes were entered into the system.

Effective Date: 05/25/2024 – The latest effective date for changes to be considered.

Last Successful As of Entry Moment: 05/23/2024 12:00:00 AM – The starting point for entry moments from the last run.

Last Successful Effective Date: 05/23/2024 – The starting point for effective dates from the last run.

For an incremental run, Workday processes changes where:

The Entry Moment falls between the Last Successful As of Entry Moment (05/23/2024 12:00:00 AM) and the As of Entry Moment (05/25/2024 12:00:00 AM), and

The Effective Date falls between the Last Successful Effective Date (05/23/2024) and the Effective Date (05/25/2024).

Now, let’s evaluate Jared Ellis’ change:

Entry Moment: 05/24/2024 07:58:53 AM – This falls within the range of 05/23/2024 12:00:00 AM to 05/25/2024 12:00:00 AM, so the entry timing is captured correctly.

Effective Date: 05/27/2024 – This is after the Effective Date of 05/25/2024 specified in the launch parameters.

The issue arises with the Effective Date. The integration only processes changes with an effective date between 05/23/2024 (Last Successful Effective Date) and 05/25/2024 (Effective Date). Jared’s change, with an effective date of 05/27/2024, falls outside this range. In Workday, the effective date determines when a change takes effect, and incremental integrations rely on this date to filter relevant transactions. Even though the entry moment (when the change was entered) is within the specified window, the effective date being in the future (relative to the integration’s Effective Date of 05/25/2024) excludes Jared from the output.

To include Jared Ellis in the output, the Date launch parameters must be modified. Specifically, the Effective Date needs to be adjusted to a date that includes 05/27/2024 (e.g., 05/27/2024 or later). This ensures the integration captures changes effective up to or beyond Jared’s edit. Alternatively, if the intent is to process future-dated changes entered within the current window, the integration could be adjusted to consider the entry moment as the primary filter, though this would typically require a different configuration approach (e.g., full file mode or a custom report, not standard incremental behavior).

Let’s evaluate the other options:

A. Integration Population Eligibility: Set to "Is Manager = true," and Jared is a manager. This filter is correct and does not need modification.

C. Integration Field Attributes: Configured to output Position Title and Business Title, and the change to Business Title is within scope. The field configuration is appropriate.

D. Transaction log subscription: Subscribed to "Position Edit Event," which matches the "Edit Position" action performed on Jared. The subscription type is correct.

The mismatch between the integration’s Effective Date (05/25/2024) and Jared’s change effective date (05/27/2024) is the reason for exclusion, making B. Date launch parameters the correct answer.

Workday Pro Integrations Study Guide References

Workday Integrations Study Guide: Core Connector: Worker – Section on "Change Detection" explains how effective dates and entry moments govern incremental processing.

Workday Integrations Study Guide: Launch Parameters – Details the roles of "Effective Date" and "As of Entry Moment" in filtering changes, emphasizing that incremental runs focus on the effective date range.

Workday Integrations Study Guide: Incremental Processing – Describes how future-dated changes (effective dates beyond the launch parameter) are excluded unless the parameters are adjusted accordingly.