Practice Design & Engineering - 8.5.1 | 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 preparing for unexpected costs in a project.

Question 2

Easy

Name one budget category in hardware design.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what tools are necessary for the design process.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a contingency budget?

  • Funding for the initial project phase
  • A reserve for unexpected costs
  • Budget allocated for marketing

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about why a backup is essential in budgeting.

Question 2

True or False: Cost tracking is important to avoid budget overruns.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the significance of maintaining oversight on project expenses.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider you are managing a project where initial funding is $100,000. If you allocate 15% for contingency, how much should you set aside? Discuss potential scenarios where this budget could be used.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember to calculate the percentage of the total budget.

Question 2

Analyze the impacts of not tracking project costs on a sample hardware project. What best practices would you suggest to ensure effective budget management?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Identify what communication strategies might promote better budget management.

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