C_ARSUM Ariba Supplier Management Practice Question
A buying organization has configured a modular questionnaire in SAP Ariba Supplier Management. During a qualification project, the internal category manager needs to provide an assessment of the supplier's technical capabilities. The category manager is not a supplier user and does not have a supplier account. Which type of questionnaire should be used to collect this internal feedback?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse a modular questionnaire template with an internal questionnaire, assuming any questionnaire can be completed by internal users without supplier accounts.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Internal questionnaire
Internal questionnaires are specifically designed for internal stakeholders who do not have supplier portal access. They allow employees such as category managers to provide assessments and feedback within the SAP Ariba Supplier Management process. External questionnaires require supplier login, and registration questionnaires are for new supplier onboarding. The modular questionnaire template is merely a building block, not the appropriate questionnaire type for this scenario.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Modular questionnaire template
Why it's wrong here
A modular questionnaire template is a reusable structure that can be used to create both internal and external questionnaires. It is not a type of questionnaire itself. The category manager needs a specific questionnaire type that supports internal respondents, not just a template.
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External questionnaire
Why it's wrong here
An external questionnaire is intended for suppliers or other external parties to complete. It is typically sent to a supplier contact who logs in to the SAP Ariba supplier portal. Since the category manager is internal and has no supplier account, an external questionnaire would not be appropriate for collecting this feedback.
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Registration questionnaire
Why it's wrong here
A registration questionnaire is part of the supplier registration process and is used to collect information from prospective suppliers when they first register. It is not designed for internal stakeholders to provide assessments of an existing supplier's capabilities during a qualification project.
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Internal questionnaire
Why this is correct
An internal questionnaire is designed to be completed by internal stakeholders, such as category managers or other employees, who do not have supplier user accounts. It allows the buying organization to gather assessments and feedback from within the company as part of the qualification or performance management process.
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