PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which of the following is a key difference between a Request for Change (RFC) and an Off-specification (Off-spec)?
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Why each option matters
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An RFC proposes a modification to an agreed product; an Off-spec reports that an agreed product does not meet its specification
An RFC proposes a modification to an agreed product, while an Off-spec reports that an agreed product does not meet its specification. An RFC is proactive; an Off-spec is a deviation that has already occurred.
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An RFC proposes a modification to an agreed product; an Off-spec reports that an agreed product does not meet its specification
Why this is correct
This is the core distinction between the two issue types.
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An RFC is always approved by the Project Board, while an Off-spec is always approved by the Change Authority
Why it's wrong here
Both can be approved at different authority levels depending on the delegation.
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An RFC increases the project budget; an Off-spec decreases it
Why it's wrong here
Both may have cost implications, but neither inherently increases or decreases the budget.
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An Off-spec only applies to products not yet completed; an RFC applies only to completed products
Why it's wrong here
Both can occur at any stage of product development.
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