After a progress check has cleared, which release should replace the earlier conditional progress release?
Correct Answer
B) An unconditional waiver and release for the progress payment that has been paid.
After payment clears, an unconditional release is used for the paid progress payment.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
After payment clears, an unconditional release is used for the paid progress payment.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: A new preliminary notice.
A new preliminary notice. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for lien releases.
Option C: A blank invoice form.
A blank invoice form. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for lien releases.
Option D: A request for information from the architect, even though design questions do not prove the claimant was paid.
A request for information from the architect, even though design questions do not prove the claimant was paid. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for lien releases.
Memory Technique
Lien the controlling choice Closing File: scope, authority, price, paper.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Lien releases from CSLB Conditional and Unconditional Waiver and Release Forms. / California Civil Code unconditional waiver and release on progress payment; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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