What is the nature of a provisional license?

A provisional license serves as a temporary license that allows the holder to operate under certain conditions while they work toward meeting the requirements for full licensure. This type of license is granted to individuals who have begun the process of fulfilling all the necessary qualifications but have not yet completed every step required for a full license.

The provisional status indicates that the licensee's qualifications are still under review, and it is a way for regulatory bodies to allow new entrants into the field to begin practicing while ensuring they comply with the standards required for a permanent license. Once the applicant fulfills all requirements and gets full approval, the provisional license can be upgraded to a full license.

Other choices, like a full-time license or a permanent license, refer to complete, fully-approved licenses that demonstrate that all requirements have been satisfied. Meanwhile, an expired license indicates that the authorization to operate has ended, which is contrary to the purpose of a provisional license. Thus, the provisional license specifically signifies a temporary authorization contingent upon further action.