When a record is submitted for an approval process in Salesforce, it is locked by default to maintain data integrity during the review period. This lock prevents the submitter and other users (except administrators or designated approvers with edit permissions) from editing the record. If the original submitter attempts to edit any field on the locked record, the system will display an error message indicating that the record is locked for approval.

B. User will be able to edit the description field only.

The record lock applies to the entire record for the submitter, not just specific fields. The user cannot edit any part of the record.

C. User will see the record is now owned by their manager.

Submitting a record for approval assigns an approval request to the manager but does not transfer record ownership.

D. User will be able to edit the name, but unable to edit the description.

The lock is not field-specific for the submitter. They are prevented from editing all fields on the record, including the name and description.

1. Salesforce Help Documentation, "Considerations for Approval Processes":

Reference: Under the "General Considerations" section, it states, "After a record is submitted for approval, it’s locked. Users can’t edit it... The record remains locked until the approval process is completed." This directly confirms the record locking behavior.

2. Salesforce Help Documentation, "Approval Process Fields":

Reference: In the "Record Editability Properties" section, the documentation specifies the options for who can edit records pending approval. The default setting is "Administrators Only," explicitly excluding the submitter unless they are also an administrator.

3. Trailhead, "Formulas and Validations" Module, "Set Up an Approval Process" Unit:

Reference: This unit explains the core functionality: "When a user submits a record for approval, the record is locked. No one can edit the record—not even an admin—until it’s been approved, rejected, or recalled." (Note: While the Trailhead text is absolute, the system allows admins and designated approvers to edit if configured, but the principle of locking for the submitter holds true).