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# Risk assessment methodology form

# Risk assessment methodology form {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Use the Risk Assessment Methodology form in the Core UI to create a risk assessment methodology (RAM).
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| Field | Description |
|-|-|
| Name | Name of the risk assessment methodology. For example, <kbd class="ph userinput">Data Risk Evaluation</kbd>. |
| Assess | Select the assessment context: * Risk * Object {#risk-assessment-methodology-form-prm__ul_oyk_cz3_yfc} |
| Applicable entity classes | Unlock this field and add the entity classes for which you want to create the risk assessment methodology. |
| Workflows | Specify the assessments and workflow that are performed in the risk assessment methodology. Depending on the options selected, the corresponding assessment type and workflows are enabled. |
| Rollup Configurations ||
| Calculate ALE based on | Select the basis for calculating ALE: * Sum * Average * Maximum * Minimum {#risk-assessment-methodology-form-prm__ul_nlf_3z3_yfc} |
| Calculate score based on | Select the basis for calculating score: * Average * Maximum * Minimum {#risk-assessment-methodology-form-prm__ul_shj_kz3_yfc} |
| Risk Response Configurations | Make the required selections. |
| Business Rules and Validations ||
| Final comment is required | Select the basis for final comment: * None * Always * On breach of appetite * On breach of tolerance {#risk-assessment-methodology-form-prm__ul_vbj_4z3_yfc} |
| Automatically create issue | Select the basis for creating the issue automatically: * None * On breach of appetite * On breach of tolerance {#risk-assessment-methodology-form-prm__ul_cr2_sz3_yfc} |
| Reference Information | Make the required selections. |
| Other Configurations ||
| Advance reminder (days) | Enter the number of days for which you want to set an advanced reminder. |
| Overdue reminder (days) | Enter the number of days for which you want to set an overdue reminder. |
| Risk identification | Select the basis for identifying risk: * None * From Library * Ad-hoc * From Library and Ad-hoc {#risk-assessment-methodology-form-prm__ul_lzc_zz3_yfc} |
| Other options | Make the required selections for the remaining options. |
[Table 1. Risk Assessment Methodology form]

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