C_ARSUM Ariba Supplier Management Practice Question
Which component in SAP Ariba Supplier Management is responsible for collecting and verifying a supplier's diversity certification?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often incorrectly select 'Qualification' as the primary collection point, failing to realize that the 'Registration' phase is the standard entry point for initial supplier profile and certification data.
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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Supplier Registration Questionnaire
The Registration project is the primary vehicle for collecting supplier-provided data, including diversity information. Suppliers fill out questionnaires that capture their certifications, which are then verified by internal stakeholders. This process is essential for organizations tracking spend against diverse suppliers, ensuring that certification data is accurate, up-to-date, and available for reporting across the entire SAP Ariba procurement environment.
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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Supplier Performance Scorecard
Why it's wrong here
Performance scorecards are used to evaluate operational metrics and KPIs, such as delivery accuracy or service quality. They are not designed to collect or verify certifications. Using a scorecard for compliance documentation would result in fragmented data, making it difficult for procurement teams to report on diverse spending.
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Supplier Registration Questionnaire
Why this is correct
The registration project contains questionnaires specifically designed to collect supplier information, including diversity certifications. This module allows for internal validation workflows, ensuring that the documents provided by the supplier meet corporate compliance standards before the supplier is fully registered for business in the Ariba network.
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Supplier Qualification Project
Why it's wrong here
Qualification projects are commodity-specific and focus on technical capabilities rather than corporate certifications like diversity. While qualification is part of the supplier lifecycle, diversity certification is managed at the organizational level during the initial registration phase, not during the commodity-specific qualification process for a specific product or service.
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Supplier Risk Exposure Audit
Why it's wrong here
Risk exposure audits are conducted to identify financial, legal, or geopolitical risks associated with a supplier. They are not intended for the collection of diversity documentation. Mixing risk assessments with certification collection would create an inefficient workflow that fails to leverage the structured data collection tools in registration.
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