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# Set up the Vulnerability Assessment Template

# Set up the Vulnerability Assessment Template {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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Create the Vulnerability Assessment Template by defining the assessment parameters for Operational vulnerability. The assessment template is based on the Metric type assessment. It helps you to define important assessment details such as the assessment duration, associated tables, filter conditions,
and so on.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_oper_res.admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllOperational VulnerabilityVulnerability Assessment Template.
2. To create the Vulnerability Assessment (Assessment Metric Type) template, select New.
3. On the Assessment Metric Type record form, fill in the fields.  
   For more information on the fields, see [Assessment metric type form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ltqjRcFvxglxgLuhATYruQ "Use the Assessment Metric Type form to create an assessment questionnaire template instead of using the default template for Operational vulnerability.").
4. Use the Smart Assessment template that has been added to the vulnerability type.
5. Select Submit.
6. To copy an existing assessment template, select it from the list and select Copy.
7. To update an existing assessment template, select it from the list and select Update.
8. To delete an existing assessment template, select it from the list and select Delete.
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