No, sketchy might be the wrong word. Perhaps forcibly closed is a better one here. My mistake.

I am considering different 3D model formats provided by Autodesk. As the thesis is sponsored by a company (and a project that has to be implemented), they also have an interest in the results of my work. Sketchy business models like this are a strong deterrant to using a format, so when it comes to the decision, which format will ultimately be used, I do think it is relevant.

I have updated the question, the professor clarified himself, Thanks for your helpful answers and comments :)

It's an advanced electrical engineering class. The biggest benefit comes from example diagrams for certain circuits, so both would be located on the sheets. This is not negligible in this case

It's an advanced electrical engineering class, so mostly applied mathematics. Usually some diagrams come in handy, as well as rules for creating said diagrams. I'm well aware of what would come in handy, and I always learn as if I weren't allowed a cheat sheet at all, with that strategy I've had a lot of success over the years