Workday HCM exam-day guide
Workday HCM · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID matching the name on your registration. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required.
Appointment confirmation and test-taker ID
Have your registration confirmation and any candidate ID number ready. Confirm with the provider how the ID is delivered and whether it is needed at check-in.
Know your delivery format
Verify whether you are testing at a test center or via remote proctoring, and the exact start time in your local time zone. Confirm with the provider.
Check system requirements (remote only)
If testing remotely, run any required system/equipment check in advance and confirm supported browser, camera, microphone, and OS. Confirm with the provider.
Quiet, private test space (remote only)
Arrange a room with a closed door, stable internet, and no interruptions. Confirm with the provider what is permitted in the room (e.g., whiteboard, notes, water).
Review permitted materials and aids
Determine whether any reference materials, calculator, or scratch materials are allowed. Confirm with the provider; do not assume they are permitted.
Know the exam structure and timing
Review the published number of questions, time limit, and whether sections are timed separately. Confirm with the provider.
Confirm break policy
Check whether scheduled or unscheduled breaks exist and how they affect your clock. Confirm with the provider.
Confirm scoring and results delivery
Understand the passing standard and when/how results are released. Confirm with the provider.
Plan logistics
For a test center, confirm arrival time, parking/transit, and building access; for remote, confirm check-in steps and start early. Confirm with the provider.
Rest and hydration plan
Plan sleep and light meals so you are alert; avoid heavy meals or excess caffeine before the exam.
Backup plan for connectivity (remote only)
Know the provider's support contact and procedure if your connection drops. Confirm with the provider.
Plan the day
Re-read the official candidate handbook or agreement for rules on ID, permitted items, breaks, and scoring. Confirm any unclear points with the provider.
Do a final review focused on weak areas and Workday HCM core concepts (business process configuration, security, reporting, and org structures); stop adding new material.
If testing remotely, complete the system/equipment check and test your camera, microphone, and internet.
Confirm appointment time, location or remote link, and travel/logistics; set reminders.
Prepare your ID and any permitted materials; lay out what you will bring or have at your desk.
Do a light review of key concepts and question-reading strategy only; avoid cramming new topics.
Get a full night's sleep and set two alarms; avoid alcohol and late screen time.
Eat a light meal and hydrate; re-check the start time in your local time zone.
For a test center, arrive early per the provider's guidance; for remote, complete check-in early and clear your space.
Read each question fully, watch for qualifiers (best, first, except), and manage your pace against the time limit.
Flag uncertain items and return if the platform allows; answer every question since unanswered items typically score as incorrect.
Take only permitted breaks and follow proctor instructions; if a technical issue occurs, pause and contact support per the provider's procedure.
Rules to check
Bring the original, unexpired government-issued photo ID whose name matches your registration; confirm accepted ID types with the provider.
Follow all proctor and test-center instructions; unauthorized behavior may lead to dismissal or score cancellation. Confirm specifics with the provider.
Do not bring or use unauthorized materials, devices, or notes; confirm what is permitted (e.g., scratch materials, calculator) with the provider.
Breaks are governed by the provider's policy; confirm whether breaks are scheduled or unscheduled and how they affect your time. Confirm with the provider.
Scoring and the passing standard are set by the provider; confirm the scale, passing score, and results timeline before test day.
If a technical problem occurs during a remote exam, follow the provider's documented support procedure rather than troubleshooting alone. Confirm with the provider.
Review and comply with the provider's candidate agreement, including any confidentiality or non-disclosure terms. Confirm with the provider.