Originally Posted by TiredSoul

Semantics but a 'stage check' is not a 'check-ride' so mention it under option #2.
Which stage check by the way? End-of-course or intermediate?

Option # 1 is for any checks failed while employed as a 135/121 pilot or obviously in the Military.
These all have mandatory checks.
Proficiency checks, currency checks and that sort of thing.