Software Engineering

14.4.2 
Assess project implications
The project team should evaluate the developmental implications and risks asso-
ciated with the execution of competing alternatives. The project plan, schedule, 

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14.5 
Evaluate trade-study results
and work breakdown structure (WBS) should be reviewed to determine how well 
each alternative corresponds to and complements the achievement of project objec-
tives. The intent is to ensure that the effort to pursue an architectural solution can be 
accommodated within established project resources. The project team may propose 
the application of project reserve resources to accommodate uncertainty and protect 
against technical risks. The challenges associated with incorporating an architec-
tural solution into the project structure must be evaluated to provide an adequate 
scheduling margin to account for potential complications.