PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
What is the difference between a Request for Change (RFC) and an Off-specification?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the purpose of an RFC (changing the specification) with an Off-specification (product not meeting the specification), often assuming they are interchangeable or that only certain roles can raise them.
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 concerns a desired change to an approved specification; an Off-specification is a product that does not meet its specification
A Request for Change (RFC) is a formal proposal to modify an approved baseline product or process, while an Off-specification is a product that has been identified as not meeting its agreed specification. The key distinction is that an RFC seeks to change the specification itself, whereas an Off-specification indicates a deviation from an already-approved specification that must be resolved.
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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There is no difference; they are the same thing
Why it's wrong here
They are distinct issue types.
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An RFC is raised by the Project Manager; an Off-specification is raised by the Team Manager
Why it's wrong here
Both can be raised by anyone.
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An RFC requires a change budget; an Off-specification does not
Why it's wrong here
Both may require budget.
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An RFC concerns a desired change to an approved specification; an Off-specification is a product that does not meet its specification
Why this is correct
This is the correct distinction.
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