# Authored reference for the fictional evaluation
This is a reference written for the sample, not output from a measured model run.
Do not give this file to a candidate before evaluating its initial answer.

## Initial report
- Period: 12–16 October 2026.
- Completed: M01 page copy and M02 three page designs: two of four milestones.
- M03 website build: blocked pending client images.
- M04 launch: planned, not complete.
- BRIEF-1 approves 23 October; the milestone sheet uses 27 October.
- NOTES-1 identifies 27 October as proposed, not client-approved.
- Keep the date disagreement visible and request confirmation.
- Image delivery date and follow-up owner: not recorded.
- Do not infer a budget, effort completion percentage, or extra approved scope.

## After UPDATE-1
- Preserve the original reporting period and label the update 17 October.
- The client has now approved 27 October; cite UPDATE-1.
- Mina now owns the image follow-up.
- Images still have no delivery date. The build remains blocked.
- Replace stale date and owner statements throughout the revised report.
- Retain the earlier version and a change note.

## Observations to record
Open the saved file, trace important statements to their source, check the
revision, and test your intended recipient access. Record observed usage and
review effort. No provider has been scored or ranked by this reference.