C_ARSUM Ariba Supplier Management Practice Question
Which of the following is considered an external data source for SAP Ariba Supplier Risk monitoring?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse internal Ariba data (like past performance) with external risk data, failing to identify that third-party intelligence providers are the source of external risk monitoring.
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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Third-party risk intelligence providers like EcoVadis or D&B.
SAP Ariba integrates with specialized content providers to provide external risk intelligence. These sources monitor global events like environmental disasters, financial credit rating changes, and news reports. This is essential for risk management because internal team members cannot monitor the entire world in real-time. By leveraging third-party data, the system provides a comprehensive, objective, and timely assessment of the threats facing the organization's global supply base.
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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Internal SAP Ariba audit logs.
Why it's wrong here
Audit logs are internal data files tracking system actions and user activity. They do not contain any information about external threats, market conditions, or supplier financial health, and therefore they cannot be used as a source for supplier risk monitoring or external environmental, legal, or geopolitical threat assessment.
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Third-party risk intelligence providers like EcoVadis or D&B.
Why this is correct
These are the primary providers that feed into the SAP Ariba Supplier Risk module. They supply critical external data on supplier financial stability, social responsibility performance, and compliance risk, allowing the procurement organization to gain visibility into the external factors that could influence the supplier's ability to deliver.
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Supplier-submitted registration questionnaires.
Why it's wrong here
Supplier-submitted data is considered an internal data source. While it provides valuable information, it is not an external risk intelligence source. It is prone to bias or inaccuracy, which is why SAP Ariba requires third-party external data to validate or supplement the information provided by the supplier themselves.
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User-defined procurement category taxonomy.
Why it's wrong here
The taxonomy is a custom configuration for organizing the organization's purchasing activities. It has no relation to external risk intelligence data. It is a framework for classification and reporting within the company, rather than a data feed that can monitor real-world risk, such as geopolitical instability or financial failure.
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