Which pair best describes the core elements of a triggered send definition?

• A. Definition and API Request
• B. Email Template and Delivery Time
• C. Triggered Send Route and Activation Key
• D. Definition and API Request

Answer: (A)

A triggered send relies on two parts: a Triggered Send Definition that specifies which email to send and how it should be delivered, and an API Request that triggers the send by supplying the actual recipient data. The Definition holds the email content, subject, sender details, and how recipient fields map into the message. The API Request is what fires the send in real time, delivering the defined email to a specific subscriber with their data. Without the Definition, there’s no configured email to send; without the API Request, nothing would trigger the send. The other options describe pieces that either aren’t the triggering mechanism or aren’t the core pairing needed to execute a triggered send, so the Definition paired with the API Request best captures how triggered sends are set up and executed.