Under Which of the Following Circumstances Does a Holder Taking

Under which of the following circumstances does a holder taking an instrument for value not become a holder in due course?

A) If the holder acquires a security interest or some other lien in the instrument.
B) If the holder purchases the instrument at a judicial sale or under legal process.
C) If the holder takes the instrument for payment of a preceding claim.
D) If the holder performs the promise for which the instrument was issued.
E) If the holder exchanges the instrument for an irrevocable obligation to a third party.