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Design for Affordability (Life Cycle Costing)

Discussion Question 1: In your own words, define life cycle costs. Describe what is included and what is not included when doing life cycle costs.

Discussion Question 2: Define and describe cost breakdown structure (CBS) and how it relates to work breakdown structure (WBS). What is the purpose of CBS, and what is included and what is not included when doing CBS?

Discussion Question 3: Describe the meaning of learning curve, and explain how learning curves are developed.

Discussion Question 4: Describe how learning curves can be applied, and discuss some of the precautions that should be taken when applying them.

Discussion Question 5: Describe the meaning of sensitivity analysis. Describe the value when conducting such analysis, and explain the importance.

Discussion Question 6: Describe Pareto analysis and its benefits.

Systems Engineering Planning and Organization

Discussion Question 1: When should you start systems engineering planning during the life cycle? What is included in systems engineering planning, and why is this important?

Discussion Question 2: Explain the purpose of the systems engineering management plan (SEMP) and when it should be developed in the life cycle. Explain its relationship with the following plans: program management plan (PMP), reliability program plan, integrated logistic support plan (ILSP), configuration management plan, and test and evaluation master plan (TEMP).

Discussion Question 3: Explain the purpose of the work breakdown structure (WBS). What is the difference between a summary work breakdown structure (SWBS) and a contract work breakdown structure (CWBS)?

Discussion Question 4: What are some of the key objectives when organizing for systems engineering?