PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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A Request for Change proposes a modification to an agreed baseline, while an Off-specification identifies a product that does not meet its specification.
A Request for Change proposes a modification to an agreed baseline, while an Off-specification is something that should be provided but is not (or is forecast not to be).
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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A Request for Change can only be raised by the Project Board, while an Off-specification can be raised by anyone.
Why it's wrong here
Both can be raised by various roles; there is no such restriction.
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There is no difference; they are the same thing with different names.
Why it's wrong here
They are distinct issue types with different meanings.
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A Request for Change is raised for any deviation, while an Off-specification is only for threats.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect; Off-specification is about missing or incorrect products, not just threats.
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A Request for Change proposes a modification to an agreed baseline, while an Off-specification identifies a product that does not meet its specification.
Why this is correct
Correct distinction: RFC proposes a change; Off-specification identifies a failure to meet the specification.
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