C_ARSUM Ariba Supplier Management Practice Question
Exhibit
{
"policy": "Supplier_Registration_Approval",
"auto_approve": false,
"delegate_approval": true,
"workflow_level": "Project_Owner"
}Refer to the exhibit. What is the expected behavior when a supplier submits their registration in a system configured with this policy?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often misinterpret the 'delegate_approval' flag, assuming it allows the supplier to change approvers, rather than allowing the project owner to reassign the task to another internal user.
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 project owner can reassign the approval task to another user.
The exhibit indicates that 'auto_approve' is false and 'delegate_approval' is true. Therefore, the system will not automatically approve the registration, and the designated project owner has the authority to delegate the approval task to another user. This is a common pattern in enterprise environments where subject matter experts must review supplier data but may need to reassign tasks due to workload or absence, ensuring business continuity in the onboarding process.
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 registration is automatically approved upon submission by the supplier.
Why it's wrong here
The policy explicitly states 'auto_approve' is false. This means manual intervention is strictly required by an authorized reviewer. Automatic approval would bypass critical risk and compliance checks, which is contrary to the configured policy designed to ensure that every submission receives proper scrutiny before the vendor is fully onboarded.
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The registration approval task is automatically routed to the global administrator.
Why it's wrong here
The policy defines the 'workflow_level' as 'Project_Owner', not the global administrator. Routing to a global admin would be inefficient and create a bottleneck. The system correctly routes the approval request to the individual responsible for the specific supplier project, maintaining decentralized and accountable management of the supplier lifecycle.
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The project owner can reassign the approval task to another user.
Why this is correct
Since 'delegate_approval' is set to true, the project owner holds the necessary permissions to transfer the approval responsibility. This flexibility is vital in large organizations where the assigned project owner might not be the subject matter expert required to validate the specific compliance or financial data provided by the supplier.
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The registration is rejected if the project owner is not online.
Why it's wrong here
The configuration does not include a timeout or rejection policy based on user online status. Rejection is a distinct action that requires a manual decision. The system will hold the approval task in a pending state until the assigned owner or a delegate takes action, regardless of their current online presence.
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