Exam Certified CPQ Specialist topic 1 question 156 discussion

https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.approvals_create_automatedfield.htm&type=5

Choose C. Pros: Simplicity: This option is straightforward and leverages Salesforce's built-in functionality. Dynamic Updates: Automatically routes requests to the correct manager without needing manual updates if management changes. Less Maintenance: Minimal administrative overhead since it doesn’t require custom fields or additional logic. Cons: May not support complex routing scenarios or specific exceptions without additional configurations. Option A requires more config. The setup is fully explained here; https://salesforce.stackexchange.com/questions/28156/approval-process-next-automated-approver-determined-by#:~:text=Selecting%20Next%20Automated%20Approver%20Determined,field)%20of%20the%20current%20user.

"Next Automated Approver Determined By" is used in NATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS This question is talking about Advanced Approvals and Approval Rules and therefore, A is the correct answer. https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.cpq_aa_dynamic_approvers.htm&type=5

I think it's A because it's mentioned that Advanced Approvals and Approval Rules are used: https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.cpq_aa_dynamic_approvers.htm&type=5 The Next Automated Approver Determined By is used in native approval processes.

Further confirmation it's A - https://milomassimo.com/Salesforce-CPQ-Advanced-Approvers.html To quote - "We can also assign approvers dynamically based on certain criteria by populating the "Approver Field" on the Approval Rule record with the API name of a field on the object you submit for approval. This field needs to be populated with the ID of the approver's user record. "

https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.cpq_aa_dynamic_approvers.htm&type=5