1.2 Why is Systems Engineering Important

Question 1

In a 2013 study by the University of South Australia, what was found to the optimum level of SE effort?

Answer 1

A normalized range of 10% to 14% of the total project cost.

Question 2

From the 1993 study by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU), what was found about the relationship between actual costs accrued and LCC cost committed?

Answer 2

By the time 20% of the actual costs have been accrued, 0% of the total LCC cost had already been committed.