A progress check has been handed to a subcontractor but has not cleared. Which release best matches the status?
Correct Answer
D) Conditional progress.
While payment has not cleared, a conditional progress release matches the payment status.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
While payment has not cleared, a conditional progress release matches the payment status.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Unconditional final release.
Unconditional final release. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for lien releases.
Option B: Permit signoff form.
Permit signoff form. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for lien releases.
Option C: Certificate holder.
Certificate holder. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for lien releases.
Memory Technique
Exchanging Payment shortcut is not a term until paper carries it.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Lien releases from CSLB conditional and unconditional waiver/release forms guidance. / California Civil Code conditional waiver and release on progress payment; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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