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SEC-CORE Advanced Security & Identity

Workday Security Core

Certification covering Workday security groups, domain security policies, business process security, and segregation of duties.

Last updated 2026-02-01

3 Questions
2 Free to try
90m Duration
65 Passing score

About the SEC-CORE exam

Workday Security Core (SEC-CORE) is a advanced-level Workday certification covering 3 topic areas. The trykickoff SEC-CORE practice bank holds 3 questions with an explanation on every one, and 2 of them are free to try without an account.

Who this exam is typically for

Security administrators IAM engineers Security analysts Compliance specialists

Sample SEC-CORE question

A real question from the SEC-CORE bank, with the explanation that ships with it.

Security Groups

What is the difference between a role-based and a user-based security group?

  • ARole-based groups assign members automatically; user-based groups are maintained manually
  • BThey are identical
  • CUser-based groups cannot have permissions
  • DRole-based groups only apply to integrations
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: A — Role-based groups assign members automatically; user-based groups are maintained manually

Role-based security groups populate members automatically from assignments, while user-based groups are maintained by hand.

Topics covered

Question distribution across the 3-question SEC-CORE bank.

  • Security Groups 1 questions
  • Domain Security Policy 1 questions
  • Segregation of Duties 1 questions

Skills tested

Every topic area the SEC-CORE bank currently covers.

Security Groups Domain Security Policy Segregation of Duties

Light practice set. A quick check of the topic areas rather than a full mock exam.

How to prepare

A six-step routine that works whether you have a week or a month.

  1. 1

    Check where you stand

    Take the 2 free SEC-CORE questions first. No account is needed, and every answer comes with an explanation.

  2. 2

    Work the topic areas

    Study the 3 topic areas listed below, starting with the ones carrying the most questions.

  3. 3

    Practise with explanations

    Use practice mode so you see the verdict and the reasoning straight after each answer.

  4. 4

    Review your weak topics

    After each attempt, read the per-topic breakdown and redo the areas you scored lowest on.

  5. 5

    Sit a timed attempt

    Switch to exam mode and work to the 90-minute limit to build pacing.

  6. 6

    Retake until consistent

    Repeat until you clear the 65 passing score on the full bank, not just the free set.

What you get

  • Scenario-based questions that mirror the real SEC-CORE exam style.
  • An explanation for every question, so you understand the reasoning, not just the answer.
  • Practice mode with instant feedback and progress saved between sessions.
  • A per-topic breakdown after each attempt to show where to focus next.
  • Unlimited retakes with reshuffled questions on the full bank.

SEC-CORE at a glance

Exam code
SEC-CORE
Vendor
Workday
Category
Security & Identity
Difficulty
Advanced
Duration
90 min
Passing score
65
Total questions
3
Free questions
2

Frequently asked questions

Is the SEC-CORE practice test free?

Yes. trykickoff offers 2 free SEC-CORE practice questions with explanations. The full bank of 3 questions is available for $29.00.

How many questions are in the SEC-CORE question bank?

The trykickoff SEC-CORE bank contains 3 practice questions covering 3 topic areas.

What is the passing score for SEC-CORE?

The passing score for SEC-CORE is 65. The exam duration is approximately 90 minutes.

Do I need an account to practice?

No. You can take the free practice quiz without an account. Creating a free account lets you save progress and unlock full exam banks.

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