Question 1hardmulti select
Full question →- A
Off-specification
Correct.
- B
Problem/Concern
Correct.
- C
Request for Change
Correct.
- D
Risk
Why wrong: Risk is a separate practice.
- E
Exception
Why wrong: Exception is a report, not an issue type.
Question 244 of 1,731
Quick Answer
The answer is Request for Change, Off-specification, and Problem/Concern. These three are the only recognized types of issue in PRINCE2 because the methodology defines an issue as any relevant event that was not planned but requires management action, and it categorizes every such event into one of these three buckets. A Request for Change proposes a modification to a product or baseline, an Off-specification identifies something that should be provided but is missing or broken, and a Problem/Concern covers any other query or worry that does not fit the first two. On the PRINCE2 Foundation exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish these from distractors like “Risk” or “Change Authority,” which are related but separate concepts. A common trap is confusing a Request for Change with a Change Authority, but remember that the three issue types are always about what needs action, not who approves it. To lock it in, use the mnemonic “PRO” for Problem, Request, Off-specification.
PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
This PRINCE2F practice question tests your understanding of prince2 practices. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Which THREE of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
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
✓
Off-specification
The three issue types are: Request for Change, Off-specification, and Problem/Concern.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Off-specification
Why this is correct
Correct.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Problem/Concern
Why this is correct
Correct.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Request for Change
Why this is correct
Correct.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Risk
Why it's wrong here
Risk is a separate practice.
- ✗
Exception
Why it's wrong here
Exception is a report, not an issue type.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the PRINCE2F exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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PRINCE2 Practices — This question tests PRINCE2 Practices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Off-specification — The three issue types are: Request for Change, Off-specification, and Problem/Concern.
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Variation 1. Which THREE of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
medium- ✓ A.Request for Change
- ✓ B.Problem/Concern
- C.Risk
- ✓ D.Off-specification
- E.Change
Why A: Options B, C, and D are correct. The three types of issue are: Request for Change (RFC), Off-specification, and Problem/Concern. 'Risk' is not an issue; it is a potential future event. 'Change' is a general term, not a specific type.
Variation 2. Which TWO of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
medium- A.Exception Plan
- ✓ B.Off-specification
- C.Risk
- D.Lessons Report
- ✓ E.Request for Change
Why B: The three predefined issue types are Request for Change, Off-specification, and Problem/Concern. Risk is a different management product.
Variation 3. Which TWO of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
easy- A.Problem
- B.Threat
- ✓ C.Request for Change
- D.Quality review
- ✓ E.Off-specification
Why C: PRINCE2 defines three issue types: Request for Change, Off-specification, and Problem/Concern. Option B and D are correct. Option A is a risk type, not an issue. Option C is a general term. Option E is a quality activity.
Variation 4. Which TWO of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
medium- ✓ A.Request for Change
- ✓ B.Off-specification
- C.Risk
- D.Opportunity
- E.Change budget
Why A: Request for Change and Off-specification are two types of issue. The third is Problem/Concern. All three are valid; the question asks for two of them.
Variation 5. Which TWO of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
medium- A.Risk
- ✓ B.Off-specification
- ✓ C.Request for Change
- D.Constraint
- E.Assumption
Why B: Request for Change and Off-specification are types of issue. Options A and B are correct.
Variation 6. Which TWO of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
medium- A.Risk
- B.Action Item
- C.Lessons Learned
- ✓ D.Off-specification
- ✓ E.Request for Change
Why D: The three issue types are Request for Change, Off-specification, and Problem/Concern.
Variation 7. Which TWO of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
easy- ✓ A.Request for Change
- B.Risk
- ✓ C.Off-specification
- D.Defect
- E.Change Request
Why A: The three issue types are Request for Change, Off-specification, and Problem/Concern. Two of them are RFC and Off-specification.
Variation 8. Which TWO of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
medium- ✓ A.Request for Change
- B.Assumption
- C.Constraint
- D.Risk
- ✓ E.Off-specification
Why A: PRINCE2 defines three types of issue: Request for Change (RFC), Off-specification (Off-spec), and Problem/Concern. Risk is a separate concept.
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