C_ARSUM Ariba Supplier Management Practice Question
Exhibit
{
"field": "Supplier_Diversity_Status",
"visibility": "Internal_Only",
"edit_mode": "Read_Only",
"user_group": "Procurement_Admin"
}Refer to the exhibit. What is the effect of this field configuration on the supplier's ability to update their diversity status?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates frequently overlook the 'Read_Only' constraint, assuming that if a field is 'Internal_Only', users might still be able to edit it if they have general portal access.
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
✓
Only users in the 'Procurement_Admin' group can modify the value.
The configuration marks the 'Supplier_Diversity_Status' field as 'Internal_Only' with 'Read_Only' edit mode for anyone other than the 'Procurement_Admin'. This means the supplier cannot see or modify this field from their portal. This is a common security configuration where diversity certifications are validated by internal specialists rather than self-reported by suppliers to prevent fraud and maintain the integrity of diversity reporting metrics within the organization.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
The supplier can update the status via the registration portal.
Why it's wrong here
The 'Read_Only' setting for general users and the 'Internal_Only' visibility flag explicitly prevent the supplier from accessing this field in their registration portal. Allowing suppliers to self-report such data without internal validation would undermine the accuracy and reliability of the company's supplier diversity reporting initiatives and compliance standards.
- ✓
Only users in the 'Procurement_Admin' group can modify the value.
Why this is correct
The combination of the visibility and edit mode settings restricts modification rights exclusively to the 'Procurement_Admin' group. This ensures that diversity information is handled in a controlled, centralized manner, preventing unauthorized changes and ensuring that only verified certifications are recorded against the supplier's profile in the Ariba system.
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The field is visible to all internal users for editing.
Why it's wrong here
The configuration limits access to the 'Procurement_Admin' group. Other internal users may be able to view the field, but they cannot edit it, as the edit mode is locked to prevent non-authorized personnel from altering sensitive diversity data, which is critical for legal and regulatory diversity tracking.
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The system automatically updates the status based on external API data.
Why it's wrong here
The configuration settings provided do not mention an API integration; they define manual visibility and edit permissions within the UI. Relying on an external API would require a totally different set of configuration parameters, such as a sync-trigger or automated update flag, which is not reflected in this JSON.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official SAP exam blueprint
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