PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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An Off-specification is something that should be provided but is not, while a Request for Change is a proposal to change a baseline
A Request for Change (RFC) is a proposal to modify a baseline, while an Off-specification (Off-spec) describes something that should be provided by the product but is not. Therefore, option A is correct.
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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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An Off-specification is something that should be provided but is not, while a Request for Change is a proposal to change a baseline
Why this is correct
This correctly distinguishes the two.
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A Request for Change always requires a change budget, while an Off-specification does not
Why it's wrong here
Both may require a change budget.
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A Request for Change is raised by the Project Board, while an Off-specification is raised by the Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
Both can be raised by anyone.
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An Off-specification is recorded in the Risk Register, while a Request for Change is in the Issue Register
Why it's wrong here
Both are recorded in the Issue Register.
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