Practice Budget and Cost Management - 8.5 | 8. Project Management in Hardware System Development | Hardware Systems Engineering
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a contingency budget?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about why you would set aside extra money for a project.

Question 2

Easy

Name one of the categories that need to be budgeted in hardware development.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the different phases of a hardware project.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What percentage of the total budget is typically set aside for a contingency budget?

  • 5–10%
  • 10–20%
  • 20–30%

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about common project management practices.

Question 2

Cost tracking is only important during the initial phases of a project.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider whether costs can change throughout a project.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a project's total budget is $800,000 and the contingency fund is set to 15%, how much should be allocated for unexpected expenses?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Find 15% of $800,000.

Question 2

Discuss the potential consequences of insufficient budgeting in hardware projects and suggest strategies to mitigate those risks.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the aspects of project planning and what happens if budgets are not accurately maintained.

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