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# Schedule Risk Assessment

Schedule and submit a new risk assessment to initiate the Risk Management workflow.

## Workflow Overview

<i class="fa-location-dot">:location-dot:</i>  **Current Task:** Schedule Risk Assessment

<i class="fa-user">:user:</i>  **Performed By:** Assessment Creator (e.g., Risk Manager, Project Manager, Compliance Manager)

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## Completing the Form

Use the **Schedule Risk Assessment** form to create and schedule a risk assessment.

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{% hint style="success" %}
For guidance on common form features and functions, see [**Working with Forms**](/interfacing-help-files/end-users/exploring-apps/working-with-forms.md).
{% endhint %}

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{% stepper %}
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### Define Scope & Parameters

Specify the purpose, focus, and context of the risk assessment.

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* **Purpose of the Assessment:\*** Enter a brief description defining the primary objective of the risk assessment.
* **Lead Risk Assessor:\*** Select the user, role, or group responsible for leading and completing the risk evaluation.
* **Assessment Reviewer:** Select the user, role, or group responsible for reviewing the assessment results.
* **Start of Assessment Period:\*** Select the start date of the assessment period.
* **End of Assessment Period:\*** Select the end date of the assessment period.

{% hint style="danger" %}
The selected end date cannot be earlier than the start date.
{% endhint %}

* **Focus of the Assessment:\*** Specify the focus area for the risk assessment, defining what it will investigate and evaluate.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Additional fields will appear based on your selection.

<details>

<summary><mark style="color:orange;"><strong>Asset</strong></mark></summary>

Use this option to focus the assessment on risks associated with a specific asset, considering factors like maintenance, security, and regulatory compliance.

{% hint style="info" %}
An **asset** is a tangible or intangible entity that serves a function or is used by a resource to fulfill a function. It is essential for supporting an organization’s operations or achieving its objectives. Examples include equipment, property, or technology.
{% endhint %}

If this option is selected, the following fields appear:

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To assign an asset, follow these steps:

* **Select Folder**
  * In the **Select an Asset Folder** field, click the <i class="fa-chevron-down">:chevron-down:</i> to open a form displaying a tree structure of documentation folders.
  * Double-click the desired folder to select it.
* **Select Asset**
  * Once a folder is chosen, its contents populate the grid below.
  * Check the **Selected** box next to the asset you want to assign.
  * To apply your changes, click **Save Changes** or click outside the grid.
    * To discard them, click **Discard Changes**.
* **Assign Asset**
  * Click **Assign Selected** to finalize the assignment.
* **Review Assigned & Impacted Documentation**
  * The assigned asset appears in the **Asset to Be Assessed** grid.

    * Only one asset can be assigned to a risk assessment at a time. To assign a different asset, first remove the current asset by clicking the **Delete** ( <i class="fa-trash-can">:trash-can:</i> ) icon.

    <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><p>Confirm deletion by clicking <strong>Save Changes</strong> or clicking outside the grid. To cancel, click <strong>Discard Changes</strong> or <strong>Undelete</strong> ( <i class="fa-xmark">:xmark:</i> ).</p></div>
  * If any items are impacted by the assigned asset, they will appear in the **Impact** grid.

</details>

<details>

<summary><mark style="color:orange;"><strong>Department</strong></mark></summary>

Use this option to focus the assessment on risks within a particular department, identifying issues that could impact departmental operations and objectives.

If this option is selected, the following field appears:

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* [**Department:**](#user-content-fn-1)[^1] Select the department to be assessed for risks.

</details>

<details>

<summary><mark style="color:orange;"><strong>Process</strong></mark></summary>

Use this option to focus the assessment on risks associated with a specific process, evaluating factors such as efficiency, controls, dependencies, and compliance requirements.

If this option is selected, the following fields appear:

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To assign a process, follow these steps:

* **Select Folder**
  * In the **Select a Process Folder** field, click the <i class="fa-chevron-down">:chevron-down:</i> to open a form displaying a tree structure of documentation folders.
  * Double-click the desired folder to select it.
* **Select Process**
  * Once a folder is chosen, its contents populate the grid below.
  * Check the **Selected** box next to the process you want to assign.
  * To apply your changes, click **Save Changes** or click outside the grid.
    * To discard them, click **Discard Changes**.
* **Assign Process**
  * Click **Assign Selected** to finalize the assignment.
* **Review Assigned & Impacted Documentation**
  * The assigned process appears in the **Process to Be Assessed** grid.

    * Only one process can be assigned to a risk assessment at a time. To assign a different process, first remove the current process by clicking the **Delete** ( <i class="fa-trash-can">:trash-can:</i> ) icon.

    <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><p>Confirm deletion by clicking <strong>Save Changes</strong> or clicking outside the grid. To cancel, click <strong>Discard Changes</strong> or <strong>Undelete</strong> ( <i class="fa-xmark">:xmark:</i> ).</p></div>
  * If any items are impacted by the assigned process, they will appear in the **Impact** grid.

</details>

<details>

<summary><mark style="color:orange;"><strong>Product</strong></mark></summary>

Use this option to focus the assessment on risks associated with a specific product, encompassing its development, production, and market performance.

If this option is selected, the following fields appear:

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* [**Product:**](#user-content-fn-2)[^2] Select the product to be assessed for risks.

{% hint style="warning" %}
When a product is selected, the following read-only fields are automatically populated with available information.

* **Identifier:** The unique identifier assigned to the selected product.
* **Device Class:** The device class or category to which the product belongs.
* **Status:** The current status of the product.
* **Version:** The version number or iteration of the product.
  {% endhint %}

</details>

<details>

<summary><mark style="color:orange;"><strong>Project</strong></mark></summary>

Use this option to focus the assessment on risks related to a specific project, evaluating aspects like timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables.

If this option is selected, the following field appears:

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* [**Project:**](#user-content-fn-3)[^3] Select the project to be assessed for risks.

</details>

<details>

<summary><mark style="color:orange;"><strong>Risk</strong></mark></summary>

Use this option to focus the assessment on a specific risk, evaluating its impact and relevance either within a chosen context or across different areas of the organization.

If this option is selected, the following fields appear:

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To assign a risk, follow these steps:

* **Select Folder**
  * In the **Select a Risk Folder** field, click the <i class="fa-chevron-down">:chevron-down:</i> to open a form displaying a tree structure of documentation folders.
  * Double-click the desired folder to select it.
* **Select Risk**
  * Once a folder is chosen, its contents populate the grid below.
  * Check the **Selected** box next to the risk you want to assign.
  * To apply your changes, click **Save Changes** or click outside the grid.
    * To discard them, click **Discard Changes**.
* **Assign Risk**
  * Click **Assign Selected** to finalize the assignment.
* **Review Assigned & Impacted Documentation**
  * The assigned risk appears in the **Risk to Be Assessed** grid.

    * Only one risk can be assigned to a risk assessment at a time. To assign a different risk, first remove the current risk by clicking the **Delete** ( <i class="fa-trash-can">:trash-can:</i> ) icon.

    <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><p>Confirm deletion by clicking <strong>Save Changes</strong> or clicking outside the grid. To cancel, click <strong>Discard Changes</strong> or <strong>Undelete</strong> ( <i class="fa-xmark">:xmark:</i> ).</p></div>
  * If any items are impacted by the assigned risk, they will appear in the **Impact** grid.

</details>

<details>

<summary><mark style="color:orange;"><strong>Service</strong></mark></summary>

Use this option to focus the assessment on risks related to the organization’s capabilities, identifying vulnerabilities that could impact operational efficiency.

{% hint style="info" %}
A **business capability** refers to the integrated set of resources, processes, and skills that enable an organization to perform key functions or achieve specific goals.
{% endhint %}

If this option is selected, the following fields appear:

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To assign a capability, follow these steps:

* **Select Folder**
  * In the **Select a Capability Folder** field, click the <i class="fa-chevron-down">:chevron-down:</i> to open a form displaying a tree structure of documentation folders.
  * Double-click the desired folder to select it.
* **Select Capability**
  * Once a folder is chosen, its contents populate the grid below.
  * Check the **Selected** box next the capability you want to assign.
  * To apply your changes, click **Save Changes** or click outside the grid.
    * To discard them, click **Discard Changes**.
* **Assign Capability**
  * Click **Assign Selected** to finalize the assignment.
* **Review Assigned & Impacted Documentation**
  * The assigned capability appears in the **Capability to Be Assessed** grid.

    * Only one capability can be assigned to a risk assessment at a time. To assign a different capability, first remove the current capability by clicking the **Delete** ( <i class="fa-trash-can">:trash-can:</i> ) icon.

    <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><p>Confirm deletion by clicking <strong>Save Changes</strong> or clicking outside the grid. To cancel, click <strong>Discard Changes</strong> or <strong>Undelete</strong> ( <i class="fa-xmark">:xmark:</i> ).</p></div>
  * If any items are impacted by the assigned capability, they will appear in the **Impact** grid.

</details>

<details>

<summary><mark style="color:orange;"><strong>Supplier</strong></mark></summary>

Use this option to focus the assessment on risks associated with a specific supplier, examining factors such as reliability, quality, and supply chain stability.

If this option is selected, the following fields appear:

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* [**Supplier:**](#user-content-fn-4)[^4] Select the supplier to be assessed for risks.

{% hint style="warning" %}
When a supplier is selected, the following read-only fields are automatically populated with available information.

* **Representative Name:** The name of the representative associated with the selected supplier.
* **Representative Email:** The email address of the supplier’s representative
  {% endhint %}

</details>

<details>

<summary><mark style="color:orange;"><strong>Other</strong></mark></summary>

Use this option to focus the assessment on risks in an area not covered by the predefined options.

If this option is selected, the following field appears:

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* **Other:** Specify the custom risk category to assess.

</details>
{% endhint %}

* **Context of the Assessment:** Provide background information about the assessment, including its scope, required resources, recommended measures, and other relevant details.
* **Assessment Participant(s):** Select the user(s), role(s), or group(s) who will contribute to the assessment.

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**Read-Only Fields** (🔒)

* **Assessment ID:** A system-generated, unique identifier used for tracking and reference.

{% hint style="warning" %}
This ID is assigned upon submission:

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{% endhint %}

***

{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Assign Questionnaire (Optional)

From the **Analysis Questionnaire** dropdown, select a questionnaire to assign to the risk assessment.

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Upon selection, a grid will appear, displaying the list of questions contained within the questionnaire.

{% hint style="danger" %}
If a questionnaire is selected in this section, the **Risk Assessment Questionnaire (Optional)** accordion will be shown to the lead risk assessor in the [**Execute Risk Assessment**](/interfacing-help-files/risk-analysts/risk-application/creating-and-managing-risk-assessments/execute-risk-assessment.md) task. If no questionnaire is selected, the accordion will be hidden.
{% endhint %}

***

{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Submit Assessment

Click **Submit** to enter the assessment into the **Risk Management** workflow, routing it to the designated lead assessor for [execution](/interfacing-help-files/risk-analysts/risk-application/creating-and-managing-risk-assessments/execute-risk-assessment.md).

***

{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

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## See Also

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tracking &#x26; Monitoring Risk Assessments</strong></td><td>View the status and progress of risk assessments throughout their lifecycle.</td><td><a href="https://1488562728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTx7AmE0d2Q4ja20EYjF5%2Fuploads%2FNZOvD3ldHJ3i1zsvDksS%2FCR-V16-Icons-1.png?alt=media&amp;token=7c420cc4-9abf-4601-8fc3-8e9769771b27">App-V16-Icons-1.png</a></td><td><a href="/interfacing-help-files/risk-analysts/risk-application/tracking-and-monitoring-risk-assessments.md">Tracking &amp; Monitoring Risk Assessments</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Managing Risk Assessment Questionnaires</strong></td><td>Create, review, and maintain questionnaires used to gather structured information during risk assessments.</td><td><a href="https://1488562728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTx7AmE0d2Q4ja20EYjF5%2Fuploads%2FNZOvD3ldHJ3i1zsvDksS%2FCR-V16-Icons-1.png?alt=media&amp;token=7c420cc4-9abf-4601-8fc3-8e9769771b27">App-V16-Icons-1.png</a></td><td><a href="/interfacing-help-files/risk-analysts/risk-application/managing-risk-assessment-questionnaires.md">Managing Risk Assessment Questionnaires</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

[^1]: 💡 **For Administrators:**

    * Manage the options that populate the **Department** dropdown in:
      * **Library** > [**Organization**](/interfacing-help-files/process-analysts/organization-management.md).
    * Only **active** departments will appear in the dropdown.

[^2]: 💡 **For Administrators:**

    * The list of products is sourced from the [**Product(s) / Equipment**](/interfacing-help-files/supplier-and-product-management/products-equipment-application.md) application.

[^3]: 💡 **For Administrators:**

    * Manage the options that populate the **Project** dropdown in:
      * **QMS Admin Settings** > **Risk Settings** > [**Project**](/interfacing-help-files/administration-and-configuration/configuring-application-settings/risk-application-settings/project-list.md)**.**
    * Only **active** projects will appear in the dropdown.

[^4]: 💡 **For Administrators:**

    * The list of suppliers is sourced from the **Supplier List** module of the **Supplier** application.


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