PRINCE2F Request for Change Practice Question
What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse issues with risks. Remember that issues are events that have already occurred or are known, while risks are uncertain events.
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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A Request for Change proposes a change to a baselined product, whereas an Off-specification reports a deviation from a specification
A Request for Change (RFC) is a proposal to change a baselined product, while an Off-specification (Off-spec) reports that a product does not meet its specification or that a product is missing. Option A is incorrect because Off-specifications are not a type of risk; they are a type of issue. Option C is incorrect because both can be rejected or accepted; the decision is not predetermined. Option D is incorrect because an Off-specification may include a suggested corrective action, just as an RFC may include a solution.
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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An Off-specification is a type of risk, whereas a Request for Change is an issue
Why it's wrong here
Both are types of issue, not risk.
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A Request for Change proposes a change to a baselined product, whereas an Off-specification reports a deviation from a specification
Why this is correct
A Request for Change is for a desired change to an approved baseline; an Off-specification is a failure to meet the agreed specification.
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A Request for Change can be rejected, whereas an Off-specification must be accepted
Why it's wrong here
Both can be rejected or accepted depending on the situation.
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A Request for Change includes a suggested solution, whereas an Off-specification does not
Why it's wrong here
An Off-specification may also include a suggested corrective action.
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