What are the components of a triggered send?

• A. Definition + API Request
• B. Email Template only
• C. Subscriber List only
• D. Content Blocks only

Answer: (A)

A triggered send relies on two pieces: a Triggered Send Definition and the API request that fires it. The Triggered Send Definition is the blueprint that specifies which email to send, the sender and delivery settings, and how recipient data maps into the email. The API request is what actually triggers the send in real time, supplying the specific recipient data (and payload) so the email is delivered when the event occurs. Email templates or content blocks describe the email content but don’t define how or when the email is sent, and a subscriber list by itself doesn’t provide the triggering mechanism. So the combination of the definition plus the API request is what constitutes a triggered send.