PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Practices Practice Question
A Team Manager realizes that a delivered product component does not meet the quality criteria specified in its Product Description, but the deviation is minor and could potentially be accepted as-is. Under PRINCE2, how should this be logged?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Off-specification
A product that fails to meet its specification is logged as an 'off-specification' in the Issue Register.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Off-specification
Why this is correct
An off-specification is something that should be provided by the project but currently is not (or is flawed).
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Risk Register entry
Why it's wrong here
Since the failure has already occurred, it is an issue, not a risk.
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Exception Report
Why it's wrong here
An Exception Report is raised only when stage tolerances are forecast to be breached.
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Request for Change
Why it's wrong here
A request for change is for modifying the baseline, whereas an off-specification is when a product fails its current specification.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official AXELOS / PeopleCert exam blueprint
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