PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are types of issues in PRINCE2?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common pitfall in PRINCE2 is confusing issue types with risk categories. 'Change' is not a formal issue type; the correct term is 'Request for Change'. Similarly, 'Opportunity' is a risk type, not an issue type. Know the three defined issue types: Request for Change, Off-specification, and Problem/Concern.
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Request for Change
In PRINCE2, an issue is a relevant event that has occurred and requires management attention. A Request for Change (A) is a formal proposal for a modification to a product, baseline, or agreed scope, making it a standard type of issue. An Off-specification (D) is a type of issue that identifies a product that should be provided but is not, or that is provided but does not meet its specification, also making it a standard type of issue.
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Request for Change
Why this is correct
An RFC is a type of issue.
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Change
Why it's wrong here
Change is a practice, not an issue type.
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Risk
Why it's wrong here
A risk is an uncertain event, not an issue.
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Off-specification
Why this is correct
An Off-spec is a type of issue.
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Opportunity
Why it's wrong here
In PRINCE2, the three defined types of issues are a Request for Change, an Off-Specification, and a Problem/Concern. An Opportunity is not a recognised issue type; it is instead a type of risk (a positive risk) managed via the risk management approach. This option is tempting because the term "opportunity" sounds like a project event requiring a decision, but PRINCE2 explicitly separates risk management from issue management, reserving "issue" for events that have already occurred or require a deviation decision.
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