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.
Correct answer & explanation
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A Request for Change proposes a modification; Off-specification identifies something that is missing or not working
A Request for Change is a proposal for a modification, while an Off-specification is something that should have been provided but is missing or not working.
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 the same
Why it's wrong here
They are distinct issue types.
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Off-specification is raised by the Project Board; Request for Change by users
Why it's wrong here
Either can be raised by any stakeholder.
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A Request for Change is always budgeted; Off-specification is not
Why it's wrong here
Both may require budget; the key difference is intent: proposed change vs existing deviation.
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A Request for Change proposes a modification; Off-specification identifies something that is missing or not working
Why this is correct
Correct distinction per PRINCE2.
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