PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are types of issue in PRINCE2?
⚠ Common exam trap
In PRINCE2, candidates often confuse issues (events that have already occurred) with risks (uncertain future events). This leads to selecting 'Risk' or 'Opportunity' as types of issues, when the correct types are Request for Change and Off-specification, which are managed under the Issue and Change Control practice.
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, an issue is a relevant event that has occurred and requires management attention. The two defined types of issue are a Request for Change (RFC), which is a proposal for a change to a product's specification or baseline, and an Off-specification, which is something that should be provided by the project but is not (e.g., a missing feature or a product that does not meet its specification). Both are formally captured and managed through the Issue and Change Control practice.
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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Request for Change
Why this is correct
A Request for Change is a type of issue.
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Off-specification
Why this is correct
An Off-specification is a type of issue.
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Risk
Why it's wrong here
Risk is managed separately and is not an issue type.
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Opportunity
Why it's wrong here
Opportunity is a type of risk, not an issue.
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Change budget
Why it's wrong here
Change budget is a financial allocation, not an issue type.
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