What does your data source selection determine for a report?

What does your data source selection determine for a report?

• A. Starting dataset only
• B. PBO, starting dataset, which users you can share the report with
• C. Data source type
• D. Report title

Answer: (B)

Choosing a data source establishes the foundation of a report. It determines the primary business object the report pulls from, and thus the starting dataset you’ll work with. Because security in Workday is tied to that data context, it also governs who can run or share the report—the people who have access to the data source’s object can typically access the report as well. For example, selecting a Worker data source makes the report use worker records and start with the worker-related dataset, and it frames who can view or share the results based on those access rules. The report title is set separately by you, so it isn’t dictated by the data source.

Choosing a data source establishes the foundation of a report. It determines the primary business object the report pulls from, and thus the starting dataset you’ll work with. Because security in Workday is tied to that data context, it also governs who can run or share the report—the people who have access to the data source’s object can typically access the report as well. For example, selecting a Worker data source makes the report use worker records and start with the worker-related dataset, and it frames who can view or share the results based on those access rules. The report title is set separately by you, so it isn’t dictated by the data source.