What happens to a paused flow interview in Salesforce?

When a flow interview is paused in Salesforce, it is saved until it is either resumed or explicitly deleted. Pausing a flow allows users to temporarily halt the execution while preserving the current state and data. This capability is particularly useful for processes that require user input or verification before proceeding further.

By saving the paused flow, Salesforce ensures that the data and context are not lost, allowing users or administrators to resume the flow at a later time without needing to start over. This feature enhances the user experience and provides flexibility in handling flow processes, especially in complex scenarios where immediate continuation may not be possible or necessary.

The other options do not accurately reflect how paused flow interviews are managed within Salesforce. For instance, flows are not automatically deleted when paused, nor do they remain active in the background as if they were still running. Additionally, although an admin can manage flow interviews, anyone with the appropriate permissions can typically resume a paused flow interview, not exclusively an admin.