Question

pauls painting, inc. pauls painting, inc (\contractor\) provides quality residential and commercial painting. all jobs are based upon the terms of this contract described below and on the attachment. contractor agrees to perform the following services in consideration of clients payment. - prepare the clients premises for painting as follows: clean, apply primer coating, and sand. (client shall be responsible for removing items such as furniture from premises before contractor arrives.) - apply two coats of paint to the surfaces of clients premises. unless otherwise specified, this includes all walls, ceilings, and trim. - clean up any drips and spills and remove all of contractors materials and debris from the job site. - guarantee that all materials are as specified and all work is performed in accordance with specifications. payment: contractor will receive a draw of 50% of the contract price from the client upon acceptance of this contract in order to purchase materials. the remaining 50% will be paid upon satisfactory completion of the job and cleanup. changes: any changes to the specifications above must be requested by the client in writing and agreed to by the contractor in writing. additional charges may apply and will be payable upon completion of cleanup. you work as a painter for pauls painting, inc. as it is used in the document shown, draw means a partial payment: a that is based upon inadequate performance. b that occurs before the job is begun. c intended to account for the cost of cleaning. d intended to account for additional paint coats. e that is enforceable when the contract changes.

Explanation:

The text states that the contractor will receive a draw (partial payment) of 50% of the contract price upon acceptance of the contract to purchase materials. This draw occurs before the job is begun.

Answer:

B. that occurs before the job is begun.