C_ARSUM Ariba Supplier Management Practice Question
A supplier manager is preparing to send a supplier registration questionnaire to a new potential supplier in SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance. The manager wants to ensure the supplier can access and complete the questionnaire. Which two actions are required to enable supplier access? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is adding extra prerequisites like risk scoring or category assignment, which are not required for a supplier to access and complete a registration questionnaire.
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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The supplier must have a valid SAP Ariba account and be invited to the registration project
Supplier access to a registration questionnaire requires two things: the supplier must have a valid SAP Ariba account and be invited to the registration project, and the registration template must be published and associated with that project. These enable the supplier to log in and see the correct questionnaire. Category assignment, risk scoring, and prior modular questionnaires are not prerequisites and would incorrectly block or delay registration.
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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The supplier must have a valid SAP Ariba account and be invited to the registration project
Why this is correct
For a supplier to access a registration questionnaire, they must have an active SAP Ariba account and be explicitly invited to the registration project. The invitation triggers the email notification with the link to the questionnaire. Without a valid account and invitation, the supplier cannot log in or see the project, so these are essential prerequisites for access.
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The supplier's risk score must be calculated before access is granted
Why it's wrong here
Risk score calculation is part of supplier risk management and typically occurs after or alongside qualification, not as a gate for registration questionnaire access. Requiring a risk score before registration would be circular, since much of the data needed for risk assessment comes from the registration itself. This is not a standard prerequisite for supplier access.
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The supplier must complete a modular questionnaire before the registration questionnaire
Why it's wrong here
Modular questionnaires are used for incremental data collection after registration or during qualification. They are not a prerequisite for the initial registration questionnaire. Requiring a modular questionnaire first would invert the normal lifecycle and is not how SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance is designed to onboard new suppliers.
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The supplier must be assigned to a sourcing category before registration
Why it's wrong here
Sourcing category assignment is used in sourcing and contract processes, not as a prerequisite for registration questionnaire access. A supplier can complete registration without being assigned to a sourcing category. Requiring category assignment before registration would unnecessarily block onboarding and is not part of the standard access setup.
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The registration template must be published and associated with the project
Why this is correct
The registration template defines the questions and structure of the questionnaire. It must be published and linked to the registration project so that the supplier sees the correct content when they log in. An unpublished or unassociated template would result in an empty or inaccessible questionnaire, preventing the supplier from completing registration.
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