PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question

What is the difference between a Request for Change (RFC) and an Off-specification?

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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An RFC seeks to change a product's specification; an Off-specification occurs when a product does not meet its specification.

An RFC proposes a change or enhancement; an Off-specification is a product that fails to meet its specification. Both are issues but differ in cause.

Answer analysis

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

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An RFC is raised by the Project Manager; an Off-specification is raised by the team.
Why it's wrong here
Both can be raised by anyone.
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An RFC is related to cost; an Off-specification is related to time.
Why it's wrong here
Both can have cost/time implications, but this is not the defining difference.
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An RFC seeks to change a product's specification; an Off-specification occurs when a product does not meet its specification.
Why this is correct
Correct. RFC proposes a change; Off-spec is a deviation from the existing specification.
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There is no difference; they are the same.
Why it's wrong here
They are distinct issue types in PRINCE2.

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