> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.riskbase.uk/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.riskbase.uk/creating-+-modifying-assessment-templates/checklists-and-questions.md). # Checklists and Questions *Checklists and Questions are used in RiskBase to assess the condition of an asset (I.e., part of a building).* *RiskBase provides each user with a library of ready-to-go checklists and questions which can be used for a range of assessment types (E.g., Door Surveys, Fire Risk Assessments).* *However, users can completely customise this library to suit the requirements of their assessment.* ## Viewing checklists and questions: 1. Sign-In to the RiskBase application: [app.riskbase.uk](http://app.riskbase.uk) 2. Go to **Settings** (bottom right corner). 3. Click on the **Checklists and Questions** tab. 4. Select a folder of checklists and questions (E.g., Door Survey, Fire Risk Assessment). 5. Click on a checklist to view all checklist items within, or click on a question to view its available answers. ## Editing a checklist: 1. Click on a checklist. 2. Click on a checklist item and edit the wording if required. There may be actions or controls already linked to this checklist item. This means they will appear as suggestions to be added to an assessment when the checklist item is agreed or disagreed with. 3. Click on an action or control and edit the wording if required. 4. To add a new one to a checklist item, click **New** next to **Action** or **Control**. 5. Fill in the necessary information and click **Save**. **Adding a checklist item to a checklist:** 1. Click on a checklist 2. Click **New** next to **Checklist Items**. 3. Fill in the statement that will be agreed or disagreed with. 4. Click **New** next to **Action** or **Control** to add suggested actions and controls. 5. Click **Save**. **Adding a new checklist to a section:** 1. Find the heading that the new checklist will sit under (e.g., Elimination and Control of Fire Hazards). 2. Scroll down and click **New Checklist**. 3. Give it a name and description. 4. Add a checklist item by clicking **New**. 5. Write out the statement that will be agreed or disagreed with. 6. To add an action to be suggested when this statement is disagreed with, click **New**. 7. Add information to this action (e.g., severity, cost etc.). 8. Click **Save**. 9. Repeat steps 6-8 to add suggested control to appear when this statement is agreed with. 10. Once all actions and controls have been added, click **Save**. 11. Repeat steps 4-10 to add more checklist items to the checklist. 12. Once completed click **Save**. **Adding a new question to a section:** 1. Click **New Question** at the bottom of the section. 2. Write out the question. 3. To add an answer, click **New**. 4. Fill in the answer (e.g., Yes or No). 5. If the answer is negative, add an action by clicking **New** and filling in its details. 6. Click **Save** to add this answer to the question item. 7. Once all answers have been added, click **Save** to add this question to the section. **Adding a new section:** 1. Scroll to the bottom of the screen on the right hand side. 2. Click **New Section**. 3. Give it a name and description. 4. Under this new section, select **New Checklist** or **New Question**. 5. Repeat the steps listed in ‘Adding a new checklist’ or ‘Adding a new question’ to add checklists and questions to this section. **Using the three dots:** Checklists and Questions can be viewed, reordered, and deleted by clicking the three dots next to each one. Section headings can also be reordered by clicking the three dots next to them. Clicking the three dots next to a question also provides the option to add a **New Sub-Checklist** or **New Sub-Question**. * Based on the answer of the question, an assessor would be required to fill in a follow-up Checklist or Question. * To add one, follow the steps in ‘Adding a new checklist’ or ‘Adding a new question’. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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