PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are types of issues in PRINCE2?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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Request for Change
The three official issue types in PRINCE2 are: Request for Change, Off-specification, and Problem/Concern. Options C and E are correct. Option A (Risk) is not an issue type; it is a separate concept. Option B (Defect) is not an official issue type. Option D (Change Request) is a synonym but the official term is 'Request for Change'.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Risk
Why it's wrong here
A risk is an uncertain event, not an issue.
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Defect
Why it's wrong here
Defects are typically recorded as Off-specifications, not a separate issue type.
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Request for Change
Why this is correct
A Request for Change is a formal proposal for a change to a product's specification.
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Change Request
Why it's wrong here
The correct term is 'Request for Change', not 'Change Request'.
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Off-specification
Why this is correct
An Off-specification is a product that has not met its specification.
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