C_ARSUM Ariba Supplier Management Practice Question
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.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is thinking that more flexibility (open-ended fields) or speed (auto-approval) is beneficial, when structure and control are more important for compliance.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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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.
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 up approval tasks that route the registration to the appropriate internal stakeholders for review.
Why this is correct
Approval tasks are essential to enforce internal policies by ensuring that designated reviewers examine the submitted registration before it is approved. This step is configured in the registration template and helps maintain compliance and control over the supplier onboarding process.
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Include conditional questions that appear based on previous answers to gather relevant details.
Why this is correct
Conditional questions allow the questionnaire to adapt based on responses, ensuring that only pertinent information is requested. This improves user experience and data accuracy, and is a best practice in SAP Ariba questionnaire design to avoid overwhelming suppliers with irrelevant questions.
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Configure the questionnaire to automatically approve all suppliers to speed up onboarding.
Why it's wrong here
Automatic approval bypasses necessary reviews and violates internal policies that require verification. It defeats the purpose of collecting information and ensuring compliance. The manager should not skip approvals, as this could lead to onboarding unqualified or non-compliant suppliers.
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Enable the 'Allow Multiple Responses' option to let suppliers submit multiple registrations.
Why it's wrong here
Allowing multiple responses is not typically desired for a single supplier registration, as it can create duplicate records and confusion. This option is used in survey-type questionnaires, not standard supplier registration, and does not align with capturing essential information once per supplier.
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Use only open-ended text fields to allow suppliers maximum flexibility in their responses.
Why it's wrong here
While open-ended fields provide flexibility, they are not efficient for capturing structured data like certifications or financial figures. Using only text fields makes analysis and validation difficult. A mix of field types (e.g., dropdowns, dates, numbers) is recommended for accurate and consistent data capture.
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