Illustrate how to consider hardware needs when planning your lab budget.

What will be an ideal response?

ANSWER: You should plan your hardware needs carefully, especially if you have budget limitations. Include in your planning the amount of time you expect the forensic workstation to be running, how often you expect hardware failures, consultant and vendor fees to support the hardware, and how often to anticipate replacing forensic workstations. The longer you expect the forensic workstation to be running, the more you need to anticipate physical equipment failure and the expense of replacement equipment.