PRINCE2F Practice Question: Overview of PRINCE2 and the project environment
Which issue type is used to record a request for a new product or a change to an existing product that has been baselined?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the distinction between 'Request for Change' and 'Off-specification' by presenting a scenario where a product is already baselined and a modification is needed, leading candidates to mistakenly choose Off-specification because they confuse a change request with a defect report.
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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Request for Change
In PRINCE2, a Request for Change (RFC) is the correct issue type for recording a proposal for a new product or a modification to a product that has already been baselined (i.e., approved and placed under configuration management). This aligns with the PRINCE2 principle of 'Manage by Stages' and the Change Control approach, where any change to a baselined product must be formally captured as an RFC before being assessed and potentially approved via the change 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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Risk
Why it's wrong here
A risk is an uncertain event, not an issue.
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Request for Change
Why this is correct
An RFC proposes a change to a baselined product.
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Problem/Concern
Why it's wrong here
Problem/Concern is a general issue type.
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Off-specification
Why it's wrong here
Off-spec records a failure to meet the specification.
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