C_ARSUM Ariba Supplier Management Practice Question
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.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is thinking that a status change like 'Preferred' or manual reviews can replace automated monitoring, when only scheduled questionnaires and risk alerts provide continuous oversight.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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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.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Set the supplier's status to 'Preferred' so that they are exempt from future risk assessments.
Why it's wrong here
Marking a supplier as Preferred does not exempt them from risk assessments. Preferred status is a designation for sourcing preference, not a waiver of risk monitoring. This option misrepresents the purpose of the Preferred status and would not achieve the goal of ongoing risk detection.
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Set up a recurring supplier qualification questionnaire that is sent automatically at defined intervals.
Why this is correct
Recurring qualification questionnaires can be scheduled in SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance to automatically request updated information from suppliers. This ensures that qualification data remains current and that any changes are captured. It is a standard mechanism for ongoing qualification maintenance without manual intervention.
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Configure a supplier risk alert that notifies the buyer when a supplier's risk score changes beyond a threshold.
Why this is correct
Risk alerts in SAP Ariba Supplier Management can be configured to monitor supplier risk scores and trigger notifications when a score crosses a defined threshold. This enables proactive risk management and supports continuous monitoring of supplier risk. It is a core feature for detecting changes in a supplier's risk profile.
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Manually review each supplier's profile every quarter and update the qualification status by editing the supplier record.
Why it's wrong here
Manual quarterly reviews are not automated and do not leverage scheduled or triggered processes. While manual reviews can be part of a process, the question asks for actions that can be scheduled or triggered. This option is labor-intensive and does not provide the timely detection that automated alerts or recurring questionnaires offer.
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Enable automatic approval of all supplier registration requests to reduce cycle time.
Why it's wrong here
Automatic approval of all registrations would bypass necessary vetting and is not a valid configuration for ongoing qualification. It would undermine the control environment and is not a supported mechanism for maintaining qualification validity. This action does not relate to scheduled qualification or risk monitoring.
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