Which of the following best describes the function of a sequence generator in Workday?

• A. Assigns a unique number to each person, position, or incident within a specified time period.
• B. Generates payroll schedules for each department.
• C. Creates user accounts for new hires.
• D. Calculates tax withholdings for payroll.

Answer: (A)

Sequence generator creates unique, sequential numbers for records such as people, positions, or incidents within a defined time period. This guarantees each new record receives a distinct identifier, which helps with tracking, auditing, and data integrity. It is not about payroll scheduling, user provisioning, or tax calculations—they are separate processes in Workday. For example, a new hire might receive an identifier like EMP-2026-0001, then EMP-2026-0002, and so on within the chosen period.