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
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A Request for Change is for new requirements; an Off-specification is a product not meeting its specification
A Request for Change proposes a change that is not currently required by the baseline, while an Off-specification is a failure to deliver something that was specified.
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A Request for Change is raised by the team; an Off-specification is raised by the Project Board
Why it's wrong here
Both can be raised by anyone.
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A Request for Change is for new requirements; an Off-specification is a product not meeting its specification
Why this is correct
Correct distinction.
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There is no difference; they are synonyms
Why it's wrong here
They are distinct issue types.
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A Request for Change is always about cost; an Off-specification is about quality
Why it's wrong here
Both can involve various aspects.
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