PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
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 Off-specification is a failure to meet a specification; a Request for Change is a proposal to change a specification
An Off-specification is something that should be provided but is not (or is wrong). A Request for Change is a proposed modification to a baselined product.
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; the terms are interchangeable
Why it's wrong here
They are distinct issue types.
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A Request for Change is raised by the Project Board; an Off-specification is raised by the Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
Both can be raised by any stakeholder, not limited to these roles.
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A Request for Change seeks to change a product without a baseline; an Off-specification relates to a baselined product
Why it's wrong here
Both apply to baselined products.
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An Off-specification is a failure to meet a specification; a Request for Change is a proposal to change a specification
Why this is correct
Off-specification indicates non-conformance; Request for Change proposes a deliberate change.
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