C_ARSUM Multiple Select — 20 Questions

Question 1

Which TWO actions occur automatically when a supplier is 'Qualified' in SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance?

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The supplier record is synched to the SAP Ariba Procurement solution.. Upon reaching the 'Qualified' status, the system triggers downstream integration and data visibility updates. First, the supplier record is synchronized to the Ariba Procurement system to allow for transactional activities like purchase orders. Second, the qualification status is updated in the supplier profile, ensuring that internal stakeholders can identify that the supplier has met all business-specific requirements. This automation reduces manual intervention and ensures procurement teams only engage with fully vetted, authorized suppliers.

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The supplier is automatically invited to participate in a Sourcing event.

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The supplier is automatically blocked from further registration updates.

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The supplier is automatically assigned a performance scorecard.

Question 2

Which THREE data elements are typically managed within the Supplier 360 profile in SAP Ariba?

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Supplier master data (e.g., address, contact info).. The Supplier 360 profile acts as the single source of truth, centralizing core identifying information, performance metrics, and compliance status. Managing these elements in one location ensures that all stakeholders, from sourcing to accounts payable, view consistent data. This holistic view is essential for informed decision-making and risk mitigation, as it prevents discrepancies between different functional areas regarding the supplier's current status and capabilities.

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Historical spend analysis reports.

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Internal employee payroll records.

Question 3

A supplier management lead is configuring a new supplier qualification process in SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance. The lead must decide which elements can be defined directly within a qualification template to control how suppliers are evaluated and approved. Which two elements can be configured in a qualification template? (Choose two.)

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Qualification criteria and associated scoring or pass/fail rules that determine the qualification outcome.. Qualification templates define evaluation logic and lifecycle behavior: criteria with scoring or pass/fail rules, and validity periods with expiration behavior. Bank details, purchasing workflows, and historical scorecards belong to other processes such as supplier master data, procurement configuration, and performance management, so they are not configured in the qualification template.

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The supplier's historical performance scorecards from prior review periods.

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The supplier's bank account and remittance details used for payment processing.

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The purchase order approval workflow and spending limits for the supplier's commodity.

Question 4

A category manager is configuring a supplier qualification process and wants to ensure that suppliers are evaluated against both internal business requirements and external risk factors. Which TWO capabilities should be included in the qualification process design? (Choose two.)

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Internal qualification questionnaire with weighted scoring. A balanced qualification process combines internal evaluation, achieved through weighted questionnaires, with external risk data integration. Together these cover the business-requirement and risk-factor dimensions the category manager wants, while the other options relate to downstream status, historical performance, or onboarding presentation.

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Preferred supplier status assignment rule

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Supplier registration self-service portal customization

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Supplier performance scorecard with historical KPI trends

Question 5

A supplier management lead is designing a new qualification process for a global supplier base. The lead must decide which elements to include so that the process supports consistent evaluation, clear decision outcomes, and traceability. Which two elements are essential components of a supplier qualification process in SAP Ariba Supplier Management? (Choose two.)

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A defined qualification decision model that maps evaluation outcomes to statuses such as Qualified or Disqualified.. A well-structured qualification process requires a qualification template to standardize the questions and criteria used for evaluation, and a decision model to translate those evaluations into consistent statuses such as Qualified or Disqualified. Together they ensure every supplier is assessed the same way and that outcomes are documented. Sourcing auctions, purchase order templates, and performance scorecards belong to different processes and do not provide the evaluation structure or decision logic needed here.

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A purchase order template pre-populated with the supplier's qualification status.

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A sourcing auction configured to run immediately after the supplier submits the qualification questionnaire.

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A supplier performance scorecard that automatically disqualifies suppliers with low scores.

Question 6

A global manufacturer is rolling out SAP Ariba Supplier Management and wants suppliers in high-risk regions to complete an enhanced due-diligence questionnaire. The program lead asks which TWO capabilities in the solution enable the enhanced questionnaire to be triggered automatically based on supplier risk rather than being sent manually. (Choose two.)

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Module-level eligibility rules that evaluate supplier attributes and assign the appropriate modular questionnaire.. Automatic, risk-based questionnaire delivery requires two things: a decision mechanism that evaluates supplier attributes to include the right module, and a data-driven trigger that reacts to risk changes. Module eligibility rules provide the conditional inclusion, while integration events on risk score changes provide the dynamic invocation, together removing manual selection entirely.

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A scheduled task in the supplier's registration project that sends a reminder email to the supplier contact.

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A manual approval task assigned to the category manager to confirm the supplier's risk level.

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A supplier-facing preferred status that is set when the supplier completes basic registration.

Question 7

A supply chain risk analyst is configuring a supplier risk engagement in SAP Ariba Supplier Risk. The analyst needs to identify which data elements feed the inherent risk calculation for a supplier before any mitigation controls are applied. Which two data elements are used as inputs to inherent risk? (Choose two.)

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The supplier's geographic locations, including countries where they operate or source from.. Inherent risk represents the exposure a supplier carries before any controls are applied. The model derives this from the supplier's commodity or category assignments and its geographic locations, because these determine which regional and category-specific threats apply. Internal attributes such as revenue, open purchase orders, or preferred status do not feed the calculation, so they cannot raise or lower inherent risk on their own.

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The number of open purchase orders currently issued to the supplier in the SAP Ariba sourcing pipeline.

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The supplier's declared annual revenue and employee headcount recorded on the supplier profile.

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The supplier's preferred status in the supplier master and the date that status was granted.

Question 8

A supplier manager is preparing to onboard a new strategic supplier and must decide which supplier data will be governed through the supplier record versus collected ad hoc. Which two statements correctly describe how supplier information is organized in SAP Ariba Supplier Management? (Choose two.)

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Supplier information is stored on a supplier profile that aggregates registration, qualification, and performance data.. The supplier profile aggregates registration, qualification, and performance data, and registration responses persist into the record so later processes can reuse them. Suppliers may span multiple commodities, qualification templates can be scoped by commodity or region, and performance data remains linked to the supplier rather than requiring manual reconciliation.

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Each supplier must be assigned to exactly one commodity, which then scopes all of its qualifications.

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Performance data is stored outside the supplier record and must be manually reconciled to the supplier.

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Qualification templates are global objects that cannot be scoped to specific commodities or regions.

Question 9

A supplier manager is creating a new supplier registration questionnaire in SAP Ariba Supplier Management. The manager wants to ensure that the questionnaire captures essential information and complies with internal policies. Which two actions should the manager take when designing the questionnaire? (Choose two.)

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Set up approval tasks that route the registration to the appropriate internal stakeholders for review.. Including conditional questions tailors the questionnaire to the supplier's situation, and setting up approval tasks ensures internal review and compliance. These two actions are key to designing an effective registration questionnaire that captures necessary information while adhering to policies.

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Configure the questionnaire to automatically approve all suppliers to speed up onboarding.

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Enable the 'Allow Multiple Responses' option to let suppliers submit multiple registrations.

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Use only open-ended text fields to allow suppliers maximum flexibility in their responses.

Question 10

A supplier risk analyst is reviewing how SAP Ariba Supplier Management calculates a supplier's risk exposure in a supplier risk project. Which two data inputs directly contribute to the risk score calculation? (Choose two.)

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Third-party risk data feeds such as financial and legal filings. A supplier risk score is produced by combining external risk data feeds with the supplier's own questionnaire responses, which are weighted according to the risk project's scoring configuration. Commercial metrics such as sourcing participation, directory preference, and contract counts are not scored indicators and therefore do not influence the calculated risk exposure.

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The supplier's preferred status in the supplier directory

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The count of contract workspaces linked to the supplier

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The number of sourcing events the supplier participated in

Question 11

A category manager is preparing to onboard a new supplier and wants to ensure the supplier goes through the correct qualification process. Which TWO configuration elements determine the qualification process that will be applied to the supplier? (Choose two.)

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The supplier's assigned commodity or region, which maps to a qualification template. The qualification process a supplier undergoes is determined by the qualification template assigned to them and the supplier attributes, such as commodity or region, that drive that assignment. Together, these ensure the correct questionnaire, documents, and approvals are applied. Other elements like preferred status, sourcing templates, or bank details do not select the qualification process.

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The supplier's preferred status flag set during registration approval

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The supplier's bank account information captured during registration

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The sourcing project template used for the supplier's first event invitation

Question 12

A supplier manager is setting up a new supplier to be eligible for future sourcing events and purchase orders in SAP Ariba. Which two conditions must be satisfied for the supplier to be considered fully onboarded and usable in downstream procurement? (Choose two.)

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The supplier has an approved and active registration or qualification record. A supplier becomes usable downstream when its registration or qualification is approved and active, and when its profile is mapped to the appropriate commodity or region so it can be discovered. Performance scorecards, master agreements, and risk alerts are either post-transaction artifacts or warning signals and play no role in establishing basic eligibility for sourcing and purchasing.

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The supplier has completed a performance scorecard for the previous period

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The supplier has at least one risk alert recorded on its profile

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The supplier has signed a multi-year master purchasing agreement

Question 13

A supplier risk analyst is configuring a supplier risk exposure report in SAP Ariba Supplier Risk. Which two data sources are typically used to calculate the risk exposure score? (Choose two.)

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Supplier qualification status from SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance. Risk exposure in SAP Ariba Supplier Risk is calculated from internal qualification status and external financial and credit data feeds. Qualification status shows whether the supplier meets requirements, while third-party feeds provide objective financial health indicators. Together they form the core inputs for the risk exposure score.

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Buying organization's marketing spend forecast

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Supplier's internal employee satisfaction survey results

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Supplier's social media follower count

Question 14

A supplier risk manager is configuring a risk exposure model in SAP Ariba Supplier Risk. The manager wants to ensure that the model accounts for both inherent risk factors and mitigation controls. Which two components should the manager include in the risk exposure model configuration? (Choose two.)

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Risk factors that represent inherent risk dimensions, such as geographic location and industry.. A risk exposure model in SAP Ariba Supplier Risk is built from risk factors and mitigation controls. Risk factors define inherent risk dimensions, while mitigation controls adjust the risk downward when present. Together, they allow the system to calculate both inherent and residual risk scores. The other options belong to different modules and do not directly configure the risk exposure model.

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Sourcing project templates from SAP Ariba Sourcing.

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Supplier registration questionnaires from the supplier onboarding process.

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Supplier performance scorecards from the Supplier Performance Management module.

Question 15

A supplier manager is configuring a supplier performance management project in SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance. The manager wants the scorecard to reflect both objective transactional data and subjective survey feedback. (Choose two.)

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Configure a scorecard with metrics sourced from transactional systems such as SAP Ariba Procurement.. A balanced supplier performance scorecard combines objective transactional metrics with subjective survey-based ratings. Configuring metrics from transactional systems supplies quantitative data, while survey-based metrics collect internal stakeholder input. Together they populate the scorecard with both dimensions. Self-assessment, qualification questionnaires, and document attachments do not deliver the required combination of objective and subjective scorecard inputs.

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Use a qualification questionnaire to collect performance ratings from buyers.

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Enable supplier self-assessment so the supplier reports its own performance scores.

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Attach historical sourcing event results as a document to the performance project.

Question 16

A supplier management administrator is configuring supplier segmentation for a large manufacturing company. The administrator wants segmentation to drive which qualification template is assigned to a supplier and how frequently performance reviews are scheduled. Which two configuration elements must the administrator define to make segmentation drive those outcomes? (Choose two.)

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Rules that map segmentation values to templates and to review frequencies. Segmentation becomes actionable only when two things exist: the categories and values that classify suppliers, and the rules that translate those values into specific outcomes. Categories such as spend tier or risk level provide the vocabulary, while mapping rules connect that vocabulary to a qualification template and a review cadence. Both are indispensable, and neither alone produces the desired automation.

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A supplier registration template with mandatory diversity questions

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A preferred supplier designation applied to all tier-one suppliers

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A background verification integration connected to an external credit bureau

Question 17

A global procurement organization uses SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance. They want to ensure that a supplier's qualification remains valid over time and that any changes to the supplier's risk profile are detected. The administrator is configuring automated processes. Which two actions can be scheduled or triggered to support ongoing supplier qualification and risk monitoring? (Choose two.)

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Set up a recurring supplier qualification questionnaire that is sent automatically at defined intervals.. Recurring qualification questionnaires and risk alerts are both automated mechanisms that support ongoing supplier qualification and risk monitoring. Recurring questionnaires ensure that supplier information is refreshed periodically, while risk alerts notify buyers of significant changes in risk scores. The other options either bypass controls or do not provide automated, scheduled monitoring.

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Set the supplier's status to 'Preferred' so that they are exempt from future risk assessments.

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Manually review each supplier's profile every quarter and update the qualification status by editing the supplier record.

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Enable automatic approval of all supplier registration requests to reduce cycle time.

Question 18

A supplier manager is reviewing the Supplier 360 profile for a key supplier. They need to quickly assess the supplier's overall health and compliance. Which two types of information are directly accessible from the Supplier 360 profile? (Choose two.)

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Supplier's current qualification status and expiry dates. The Supplier 360 profile is designed to provide a holistic view of a supplier's relationship with the buying organization. It aggregates data from various modules, prominently featuring the supplier's qualification status and expiry dates, as well as performance scorecards and KPI trends. These two elements are essential for quickly assessing overall health and compliance. Other details like financial statements, org charts, or full sourcing event lists are either not included or require accessing separate areas of the system.

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The supplier's internal organizational chart with employee names

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A list of all sourcing events the supplier has participated in

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Detailed financial statements from the supplier's last fiscal year

Question 19

A global retailer is implementing SAP Ariba Supplier Risk. The risk team wants to understand which data inputs contribute to a supplier's risk exposure calculation so they can prioritize monitoring. Which two data inputs are used by SAP Ariba Supplier Risk to calculate risk exposure? (Choose two.)

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Supplier engagement data such as purchase order spend and contract value. SAP Ariba Supplier Risk calculates exposure by combining how much the organization engages with a supplier and what external risk indicators say about that supplier. Engagement data such as spend and contract value establishes the potential impact, while third-party risk data feeds supply financial, legal, and operational signals. Together these inputs produce a risk exposure view that helps the risk team prioritize monitoring and mitigation activities.

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Number of years the supplier has been in business alone

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Supplier's internal employee satisfaction survey results

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Supplier's marketing campaign performance metrics

Question 20

A supplier manager is preparing to send a supplier registration questionnaire to a new potential supplier in SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance. The manager wants to ensure the supplier can access and complete the questionnaire. Which two actions are required to enable supplier access? (Choose two.)

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The supplier must have a valid SAP Ariba account and be invited to the registration project. Supplier access to a registration questionnaire requires two things: the supplier must have a valid SAP Ariba account and be invited to the registration project, and the registration template must be published and associated with that project. These enable the supplier to log in and see the correct questionnaire. Category assignment, risk scoring, and prior modular questionnaires are not prerequisites and would incorrectly block or delay registration.

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The supplier's risk score must be calculated before access is granted

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The supplier must complete a modular questionnaire before the registration questionnaire

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The supplier must be assigned to a sourcing category before registration