The scope of the assessment will identify key details for the assessment. Assessment scope may include:

• Asset details and boundary conditions

• Level of service standards

• Importance or criticality of assets and sub elements

• Time horizon of the assessment

• Geography or geographies of a Portfolio (considering different climate regions)

• Governance and jurisdictional consideration

• Assessment process selection or screening

• To assist in this process, decision making tools or process may be employed. Examples Include multi factor analysis, SWOT, surveys, etc..,