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
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A Request for Change proposes a modification to an approved product, while an Off-specification identifies a product that does not meet its specification
A Request for Change is a proposal for a modification to a product that has been approved, while an Off-specification is a product that does not meet its specification.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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A Request for Change is for any change, while an Off-specification is for a product that has not been approved
Why it's wrong here
Off-specification concerns approved products that fail to meet specification.
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A Request for Change proposes a modification to an approved product, while an Off-specification identifies a product that does not meet its specification
Why this is correct
This is the correct distinction.
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A Request for Change is raised by the Project Manager, while an Off-specification is raised by the Team Manager
Why it's wrong here
Both can be raised by anyone.
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A Request for Change requires a change budget, while an Off-specification requires contingency
Why it's wrong here
Both may require budget, but the distinction is in definition.
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