PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse the direction of change (supplier vs. requester) or the roles involved, rather than focusing on the fundamental difference between proposing a change (RFC) and reporting a deviation from specification (Off-spec).
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 is for changing a product; an Off-specification is for a product that is not meeting its specification
A Request for Change (RFC) is a formal proposal to modify a product or process, while an Off-specification (Off-spec) is a notification that a product does not meet its agreed specification. In PRINCE2, an RFC seeks approval for a change, whereas an Off-spec identifies a deviation that must be resolved, often through a concession or corrective action.
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 always a change requested by the supplier
Why it's wrong here
An Off-specification is a deviation from the specification, not a request for change.
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A Request for Change is raised by the Project Board; an Off-specification is raised by the Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
Both can be raised by anyone.
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A Request for Change is for changing a product; an Off-specification is for a product that is not meeting its specification
Why this is correct
This is the correct distinction.
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There is no difference; they are synonyms
Why it's wrong here
They are distinct types of issue.
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