The owner changes the selected window model but the price stays the same. What document control is still needed?
Correct Answer
C) Written scope change.
A model substitution changes scope or product description, so it should be documented as a written change even without a price increase.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
A model substitution changes scope or product description, so it should be documented as a written change even without a price increase.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: No document because price is unchanged.
No document because price is unchanged. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for no-cost change order.
Option B: Supplier packing list approval.
Supplier packing list approval. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for no-cost change order.
Option D: Final invoice notation only.
Final invoice notation only. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for no-cost change order.
Memory Technique
No-Cost Change Order square for Coordinating Selections: scope, authority, price, paper.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize No-cost change order from CSLB 2026 Law Book; CSLB Home Improvement Contracts / B&P Code Section 7159 written change order requirements; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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