C_ARSUM Ariba Supplier Management Practice Question
A procurement specialist is configuring a new modular questionnaire for supplier qualification in SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance. The questionnaire must collect a supplier's ISO 9001 certificate number, which must be exactly 12 alphanumeric characters. Which question type should the specialist use to enforce this format?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that any text-capturing question type can enforce a format, when only the Regular Expression type applies a pattern-based validation rule.
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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Regular Expression
Enforcing a specific format such as a 12-character alphanumeric ISO 9001 certificate number requires a question type that validates input against a defined pattern. The Regular Expression type in SAP Ariba modular questionnaires provides exactly this capability, applying a pattern match at entry time so invalid values cannot be submitted. Other types either accept unrestricted text or restrict input to a different data domain, so they cannot satisfy the format requirement.
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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Date
Why it's wrong here
The Date question type is designed for calendar dates and presents date-picker controls. It cannot capture an alphanumeric certificate number or enforce a 12-character pattern. Using it would make it impossible for suppliers to enter their ISO 9001 certificate number correctly, so it fails the requirement.
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Text
Why it's wrong here
The Text question type accepts free-form alphanumeric input without any pattern enforcement. It cannot restrict the ISO 9001 certificate number to exactly 12 alphanumeric characters, so suppliers could submit invalid data that fails downstream validation. This option is incorrect for the scenario because format enforcement is required.
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Number
Why it's wrong here
The Number question type only accepts numeric values and may allow decimal or thousands separators. An ISO 9001 certificate number is alphanumeric, so this type would reject valid certificates containing letters. It is therefore unsuitable for enforcing the required 12-character alphanumeric format.
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Regular Expression
Why this is correct
The Regular Expression question type allows the template designer to define a pattern that input must match. By specifying a pattern such as ^[A-Za-z0-9]{12}$, the system enforces exactly 12 alphanumeric characters for the ISO 9001 certificate number, ensuring data quality at the point of supplier entry.
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