PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
What is the difference between a Request for Change and an Off-specification?
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Request for Change is for new requirements; Off-specification is for defects
A Request for Change is a proposal for a change to a product that has been baselined; an Off-specification is a product that does not meet its specification.
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Request for Change is for new requirements; Off-specification is for defects
Why this is correct
Correct. An RFC proposes a change; an Off-specification identifies a failure to meet specifications.
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Request for Change is for minor changes; Off-specification is for major changes
Why it's wrong here
Not defined by magnitude.
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Off-specification is raised by the Project Board; Request for Change is raised by the Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
Both can be raised by various roles; not a distinguishing feature.
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They are synonyms
Why it's wrong here
They are distinct issue types.
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