What denotes the completion state of a survey in the system?

The completion state of a survey in the system is denoted by its transition into a status of “completion pending.” This indicates that the survey has been finalized from a design or distribution perspective but is awaiting confirmation that all necessary data or responses have been collected before it is fully considered complete.

The concept of “completion pending” is crucial in survey management because it allows the system to account for any outstanding responses, ensuring that the data is accurately captured and validated before being analyzed or reported. This state helps to prevent any premature conclusions about the survey's results, emphasizing the importance of waiting until all intended participants have submitted their responses.

In contrast, the other choices describe various operational states of a survey but do not accurately represent its completion status. For instance, a survey starting to process immediately might refer to it being sent for analysis, rather than being complete. Sending it directly to users involves its distribution rather than indicating completion. Triggering an alert might pertain to notifications related to the survey's activity or responses but does not encapsulate the finality of completion within the system.