PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices 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 is a proposal for a change to a baseline, while an off-specification is a product that does not meet its specification
A Request for Change (RFC) is a proposal to change a product baseline, while an Off-specification is a product that does not meet its specification at the time of delivery or is missing entirely. Option B is incorrect because both RFCs and Off-specifications are types of issues in PRINCE2. Option C is incorrect because both are recorded in the Issue Register, not the Quality Register. Option D is incorrect because both can be approved at appropriate levels, and an Off-specification can also be approved by the Change Authority depending on the delegated authority.
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 RFC is a proposal for a change to a baseline, while an off-specification is a product that does not meet its specification
Why this is correct
This is the correct distinction: RFC proposes change; off-specification is a deviation from what was agreed.
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An RFC is a type of issue, while an off-specification is not
Why it's wrong here
Both RFC and off-specification are types of issues in PRINCE2.
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An RFC is recorded in the Issue Register, while an off-specification is recorded in the Quality Register
Why it's wrong here
Both are recorded in the Issue Register.
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An RFC can be approved by the Change Authority, while an off-specification must be approved by the Project Board
Why it's wrong here
Both can be delegated to the Change Authority depending on the change budget.
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