4. Identify what introduces uncertainty into the result

On the project, which has an impact on the budget, the deadline and the resources required:

• level of difficulty of what is expected in relation to the organization's experience and know-how;

• availability, competence, performance of the personnel involved ;

• Validity and availability of equipment to be used ;

• know-how and experience ;

• efficiency and validity of work procedures ;

• search and analysis time, number of iterations before arriving at the result ;

• etc.

On the purpose of the project, which influences the cost, characteristics and performance of what is to be achieved:

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