PRINCE2F Practice Question: Overview of PRINCE2 and the project environment
In PRINCE2, what is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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A Request for Change is a proposal for a change to a product that has been agreed, while an Off-specification is a product that does not meet its specification
In PRINCE2, a Request for Change (RFC) is a proposal for a change to a product that has already been agreed (baselined), whereas an Off-specification (Off-spec) identifies a product that does not meet its specification, either because it is missing or incorrect. Therefore, option A correctly describes this difference. Option B is incorrect because both RFCs and Off-specs are types of issue. Option C is incorrect because an Off-spec is not a change to the plan; it relates to product deviations. Option D is incorrect because both RFCs and Off-specs require a change budget if they are approved.
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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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A Request for Change is a proposal for a change to a product that has been agreed, while an Off-specification is a product that does not meet its specification
Why this is correct
This is the correct distinction.
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An Off-specification is a type of issue, while a Request for Change is not
Why it's wrong here
Both are types of issue.
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A Request for Change is a change to the scope, while an Off-specification is a change to the plan
Why it's wrong here
Both relate to products, not just scope or plan.
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An Off-specification does not require a change budget, while a Request for Change does
Why it's wrong here
Both may require a change budget.
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