ETA & SLA Status Update Communication Survey Template
Assess how clearly you communicate ETAs, service-level agreements, and status updates. Use this survey to find gaps, cut escalations, and build customer trust.
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Sample Survey Items
Q1
Chat Message
Welcome! This brief survey asks about one recent interaction and how clearly we communicated ETAs, status, and SLA timing. Thanks for your feedback.
Q2
Multiple Choice
Which type of interaction are you recalling for this survey?
Delivery/order fulfillment
Support ticket
Service appointment or field visit
Billing or account change
Onboarding or implementation
Q3
Multiple Choice
Were you given an ETA or target resolution time for this interaction?
Yes
No
Not sure / don’t recall
Q4
Opinion Scale
How clear was the initial ETA or time target?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: Very unclearMid: NeutralMax: Very clear
Q5
Rating
How satisfied are you with the frequency of status updates for this interaction?
Scale: 10 (star)
Min: Very dissatisfiedMax: Very satisfied
Q6
Opinion Scale
How easy was it to find the current status when you needed it?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: Very hardMid: NeutralMax: Very easy
Q7
Multiple Choice
Which channels do you prefer for receiving ETAs and updates? Select all that apply.
Email
SMS/text
Mobile app push
In-app/web portal
Phone call
Live chat
WhatsApp or similar
Q8
Matrix
Please rate how clear each element was for this interaction.
Rows
Very clear
Clear
Neutral
Unclear
Very unclear
Expected date or time window
•
•
•
•
•
Timezone was specified correctly
•
•
•
•
•
Next steps or action needed
•
•
•
•
•
Current status meaning (e.g., in progress, pending)
•
•
•
•
•
Where to track status
•
•
•
•
•
Reason for delays or changes
•
•
•
•
•
Escalation options
•
•
•
•
•
Q9
Opinion Scale
How accurate were the communicated ETAs compared to actual timing?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: Not accurateMid: Somewhat accurateMax: Very accurate
Q10
Dropdown
Overall, how did actual timing compare with the SLA commitment?
Ahead of SLA
Met SLA
Missed SLA by less than 24 hours
Missed SLA by 1–3 days
Missed SLA by more than 3 days
No SLA was provided
Q11
Multiple Choice
Did the updates mention your SLA or target deadlines?
Yes, consistently
Yes, at least once
No
Not applicable
Q12
Multiple Choice
If the ETA changed, how was that communicated?
Proactively before the original ETA
At the time of the change
After the original ETA passed
I was not informed
The ETA did not change
Not sure
Q13
Rating
Overall, how satisfied are you with the clarity of ETAs and status updates?
Scale: 10 (star)
Min: Very dissatisfiedMax: Very satisfied
Q14
Multiple Choice
Are you using our service as an individual or for a business?
Individual/personal
Business on behalf of a company
Both
Prefer not to say
Q15
Dropdown
Which region do you primarily live in?
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Latin America
Middle East/Africa
Other or multiple regions
Prefer not to say
Q16
Dropdown
What is your age group?
18–24
25–34
35–44
45–54
55–64
65+
Prefer not to say
Q17
Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes your gender?
Woman
Man
Non-binary
Prefer not to say
Q18
Dropdown
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Less than high school
High school or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctorate or professional degree
Prefer not to say
Q19
Multiple Choice
What is your current employment status?
Employed full time
Employed part time
Self-employed
Student
Not employed
Retired
Prefer not to say
Other
Q20
Multiple Choice
Attention check: To confirm you’re paying attention, please select “Agree.”
Agree
Disagree
Not sure
Q21
Long Text
What would have made ETAs and status updates clearer?
Max 600 chars
Q22
AI Interview
AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on ETA and SLA Clarity
AI InterviewLength: 2Personality: Expert InterviewerMode: Fast
Q23
Chat Message
Thank you for your time—your feedback helps us improve how we communicate ETAs, status, and SLA expectations.
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