C_ARSUM Ariba Supplier Management Practice Question
A supplier manager is configuring a Supplier Qualification process in SAP Ariba. They want to ensure that suppliers who fail a critical compliance question are automatically disqualified and cannot proceed to the next phase. Which configuration element should they use to enforce this requirement?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that a threshold score or negative weight will automatically disqualify a supplier, when in fact only a critical question with a disqualification rule can enforce that behavior.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Mark the question as 'Critical' and configure a disqualification rule
Marking a question as 'Critical' and configuring a disqualification rule is the correct approach because it directly ties a failed response to automatic disqualification. This ensures that suppliers who fail critical compliance questions cannot proceed, regardless of other scores. Other options like threshold scores or negative weights only affect scoring and do not enforce automatic disqualification, making them unsuitable for this strict compliance requirement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Use a conditional question that skips to the next phase
Why it's wrong here
Conditional questions are used to dynamically show or hide subsequent questions based on previous answers, not to disqualify a supplier. They can route the supplier to different sections but do not enforce automatic disqualification. This option would not prevent a supplier who fails the critical question from proceeding, as it only controls question flow.
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Assign a negative weight to the question
Why it's wrong here
Assigning a negative weight to a question reduces the overall score if answered incorrectly, but it does not automatically disqualify the supplier. The supplier could still pass if other questions provide enough positive weight. This approach does not guarantee automatic disqualification and therefore fails to meet the requirement.
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Set a threshold score on the questionnaire
Why it's wrong here
A threshold score allows the buyer to define a minimum score for the entire questionnaire, but it does not automatically disqualify a supplier based on a single critical question. The supplier could still pass if other questions compensate, which does not meet the requirement for automatic disqualification on a critical compliance question. Threshold scores are better suited for overall qualification criteria.
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Mark the question as 'Critical' and configure a disqualification rule
Why this is correct
In SAP Ariba Supplier Qualification, questions can be marked as 'Critical', and a disqualification rule can be set so that if the supplier answers incorrectly, they are automatically disqualified. This precisely enforces the requirement that failing a critical compliance question prevents progression. The system will flag the supplier and halt the process, ensuring compliance.
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