Stepwise refinement

Identifies highest-risk systems & processes by using a small number of questions to “filter out” lower-risk systems. Uses more questions in additional passes to successively narrow the focus.

Consistent questions

Asks users to answer risk-assessment questions, some of which are specific to the type of process or system and to existing or planned status. (These questions can be modified by administrators.)

Calculates risk

Calculates risk for each process or system, using the above answers along with built-in weighting factors and algorithms (that can also be modified).

Recommends risk-based validation actions

Selects validation actions (from customizable library) based on the assessed risk of the process or system.

Reports from database 

Stores the questions, answers, factors, and risk assessments for all processes and systems in a single database.  Creates reports on single or multiple processes and systems.