PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
In PRINCE2, what is the difference between a Request for Change (RFC) and an Off-specification?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse the proactive nature of an RFC with the reactive nature of an Off-specification, often assuming both are just 'problems' or that they are interchangeable terms for any issue.
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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An RFC is a proposed change; an off-specification is a failure to meet a specified requirement
In PRINCE2, a Request for Change (RFC) is a formal proposal to change a product, baseline, or agreed scope, while an Off-specification is a formal notification that a product or deliverable does not meet its specified requirements. The key distinction is that an RFC is a proactive suggestion for change, whereas an Off-specification is a reactive report of a deviation or failure against an agreed specification.
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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There is no difference; they are synonyms
Why it's wrong here
They have different meanings.
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An RFC is always approved; an off-specification is always rejected
Why it's wrong here
Both can be approved or rejected.
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An RFC is about cost; an off-specification is about time
Why it's wrong here
Both can relate to any aspect.
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An RFC is a proposed change; an off-specification is a failure to meet a specified requirement
Why this is correct
This is the core distinction.
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