ASFPM CFM EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
What are the 3 most common types of flooding? -
....ANSWER ...-Riverine, Coastal, Shallow
_________ flooding has accounted for the most flood related deaths in
recent history. - ....ANSWER ...-Flash
What term is used to describe a curve in a river channel? -
....ANSWER ...-Meander
The major Cause of Coastal flooding is_________? -
....ANSWER ...-Storm Surge
What causes a tsunami? - ....ANSWER ...-Underwater earthquakes
or underwater volcanoes
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,What topic does the CFM exam not cover? - ....ANSWER ...-
Global Warming
As a result of floodplain development,____________? -
....ANSWER ...-Infrastructures are often damaged by flood
What results in increased runoff when there is an increase in impervious
surfaces? - ....ANSWER ...-Watershed development
What is one of the problems with constructing seawalls to protect
buildings from flooding or erosion? - ....ANSWER ...-the
acceleration of erosion to adjoining properties at the ends of seawalls.
What are the 5 main causes of flood damage? - ....ANSWER ...-
Hydrodynamic Forces, Debris Impact, Hydrostatic Forces, Sediment
and Contamination, Soaking
Standing water as little as __________ deep can collapse the walls of a
frame house. - ....ANSWER ...-3 feet
Prior to the 1960's, what was the primary way to reduce flood issues? -
....ANSWER ...-Structural Flood Control projects
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,A decision-making process that aims to achieve the wise use of the
nation's floodplains is _______. - ....ANSWER ...-Floodplain
Management
What areas are conductive to flash flooding? - ....ANSWER ...-
hilly areas with steep slopes and narrow valleys, urban areas, and areas
below dams
Where stormwater runoff collects in depressions and cannot drain out is
known as __________? - ....ANSWER ...-Ponding
Hydrodynamic forces are caused by ___________ water. -
....ANSWER ...-Moving
Hydrostatic forces are caused by_________water. -
....ANSWER ...-Static
Which of the following materials or household items is particularly
susceptible to flood damage by soaking? - ....ANSWER ...-wood,
electrical appliances, gasoline engines, carpet
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, What are the 3 basic parts of the NFIP? - ....ANSWER ...-
mapping, insurance, regulations
What year was FEMA started in? - ....ANSWER ...-1979
Flood insurance was first made available to home owners from the feds
in_______. - ....ANSWER ...-1968 (NFIP was created)
Today flood insurance is sold by - ....ANSWER ...-NFIP and
Local Insurance Companies
CBRA________ building in coastal barriers - ....ANSWER ...-
discourages
A project is proposed in the flood fringe and the owner plans to divert
the stream to another course(same property) a ________ is issued by
FEMA. - ....ANSWER ...-LOMC and/or LOMR
ICC is______? - ....ANSWER ...-additional money from NFIP on
top of the claim to bring the structure into compliance (increased cost of
compliance)
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QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
What are the 3 most common types of flooding? -
....ANSWER ...-Riverine, Coastal, Shallow
_________ flooding has accounted for the most flood related deaths in
recent history. - ....ANSWER ...-Flash
What term is used to describe a curve in a river channel? -
....ANSWER ...-Meander
The major Cause of Coastal flooding is_________? -
....ANSWER ...-Storm Surge
What causes a tsunami? - ....ANSWER ...-Underwater earthquakes
or underwater volcanoes
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,What topic does the CFM exam not cover? - ....ANSWER ...-
Global Warming
As a result of floodplain development,____________? -
....ANSWER ...-Infrastructures are often damaged by flood
What results in increased runoff when there is an increase in impervious
surfaces? - ....ANSWER ...-Watershed development
What is one of the problems with constructing seawalls to protect
buildings from flooding or erosion? - ....ANSWER ...-the
acceleration of erosion to adjoining properties at the ends of seawalls.
What are the 5 main causes of flood damage? - ....ANSWER ...-
Hydrodynamic Forces, Debris Impact, Hydrostatic Forces, Sediment
and Contamination, Soaking
Standing water as little as __________ deep can collapse the walls of a
frame house. - ....ANSWER ...-3 feet
Prior to the 1960's, what was the primary way to reduce flood issues? -
....ANSWER ...-Structural Flood Control projects
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,A decision-making process that aims to achieve the wise use of the
nation's floodplains is _______. - ....ANSWER ...-Floodplain
Management
What areas are conductive to flash flooding? - ....ANSWER ...-
hilly areas with steep slopes and narrow valleys, urban areas, and areas
below dams
Where stormwater runoff collects in depressions and cannot drain out is
known as __________? - ....ANSWER ...-Ponding
Hydrodynamic forces are caused by ___________ water. -
....ANSWER ...-Moving
Hydrostatic forces are caused by_________water. -
....ANSWER ...-Static
Which of the following materials or household items is particularly
susceptible to flood damage by soaking? - ....ANSWER ...-wood,
electrical appliances, gasoline engines, carpet
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, What are the 3 basic parts of the NFIP? - ....ANSWER ...-
mapping, insurance, regulations
What year was FEMA started in? - ....ANSWER ...-1979
Flood insurance was first made available to home owners from the feds
in_______. - ....ANSWER ...-1968 (NFIP was created)
Today flood insurance is sold by - ....ANSWER ...-NFIP and
Local Insurance Companies
CBRA________ building in coastal barriers - ....ANSWER ...-
discourages
A project is proposed in the flood fringe and the owner plans to divert
the stream to another course(same property) a ________ is issued by
FEMA. - ....ANSWER ...-LOMC and/or LOMR
ICC is______? - ....ANSWER ...-additional money from NFIP on
top of the claim to bring the structure into compliance (increased cost of
compliance)
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