Practice Design & Engineering (8.5.1) - Project Management in Hardware System Development
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Question 1 Easy

What is a contingency budget?

💡 Hint: Think about preparing for unexpected costs in a project.

Question 2 Easy

Name one budget category in hardware design.

💡 Hint: Consider what tools are necessary for the design process.

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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

💡 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

💡 Hint: Consider the significance of maintaining oversight on project expenses.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

💡 Hint: Remember to calculate the percentage of the total budget.

Challenge 2 Hard

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

💡 Hint: Identify what communication strategies might promote better budget management.

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