CFM Exam questions and
answers 100% verified.
Shallow flooding problems fall into (3) categories CORRECT ANSWER.
Sheet
flow, ponding, urban drainage, coastal flooding (depths 1-3 feet)
Describe areas where ponding may be a problem CORRECT ANSWER.
Glaciated
areas, caves and sinkholes, man-made features
What are (5) Special Flood Hazards CORRECT ANSWER. Closed basin
lakes, uncertain flow paths, dam breaks, ice jams, mud flows
Alluvial fan flooding is what type of special flood hazard and what are
the inherent hazards thereof? CORRECT ANSWER. Uncertain flow path:
(1) velocity and debris (2) sediment and debris deposition (3) potential
for channel to move
What is the NFIP definition of a mudslide CORRECT ANSWER. Liquid mud
down a hillside resulting from loss of brush cover and subsequent
accumulation of water on the ground
Describe NFIP regulations for mudslides CORRECT ANSWER. Provides
coverage in these areas but does not require mapping or management
measures
What is the estimate regarding the number of households that dwell in
floodplains nationwide? CORRECT ANSWER. 8-10 Million
What are (2) problems that develop from development in floodplains. CORRECT
ANSWER.
(1) Alters floodplain and dynamic of flooding (2) building and infrastructure
damage
Regarding urbanization and watersheds what timing issue may persist in
sub- watersheds? CORRECT ANSWER. Development of one sub-watershed
faster than another
,one, lead to peak that will arrive to the main channel at the same time as
the underdeveloped sub-watershed.
Annually, floods kill how many people? CORRECT ANSWER. 150, largely by
vehicles (can float in up to 2 feet of water)
Annually, what is the approximate property damage due to flooding CORRECT
ANSWER.
$6 Billion
What are the (5) main causes of flood damage that one should be
knowledgeable as a floodplain manager? CORRECT ANSWER.
Hydrodynamic forces, hydro static
forces, debris impacts, soaking, sediment and contaminants
What are (3) hydrodynamic force impacts regarding flood damage? CORRECT
ANSWER. Frontal, drag, suction/eddy/negative pressure
Floods that have a velocity greater than ? are regarding as a high
velocity flood? CORRECT ANSWER. 5 feet per second
How many feet of standing water are enough to cause a collapse of wall
structures? CORRECT ANSWER. 3 feet, hydrostatic force
Identify (8) safety and health hazards of a flood CORRECT ANSWER. Utility,
Gas, Fire, Drinking Water, contaminants, mold/mildew, air quality/ducts,
stress/mental health
Flood Control Acts of 1928 and 1936 initiated what? CORRECT ANSWER.
Construction
of flood control projects both coastal and riverine
What was the pivotal year in which flood control projects started to change
from typical structural approaches? CORRECT ANSWER. 1960s
The NFIP was created in what year? CORRECT ANSWER. 1968
What are the (4) basic intentions as to the creation of the NFIP? CORRECT
ANSWER.
(1) Insurance program for disaster relief (2) distribution of floodplain mgmt
to all levels of govt/private (3) national standard for regulating new
development (4) comprehensive floodplain mapping program
Regarding the NFIP, what has been one of the major goals of federal,
state, and local agencies? CORRECT ANSWER. Coordination of flood-loss
reduction programs with environmental protection and watershed mgmt
Identify (7) non-structural flood protection measures CORRECT ANSWER.
(1) Regs to
,prohibit development (2) Bldg codes - flood resistance construction (3)
Acquisition and relocation of bldgs (4) modification/retrofitting of bldgs (5)
flood warning (6) storm-water runoff (7) provision of self-help to property
owners
, What 3is 3the 3Unified 3National 3Program 3for 3Floodplain 3Management 3CORRECT
3ANSWER . 3Developed 3under 3the 3National 3Flood 3Insurance 3Act 3of 31968,
3coordinates 3floodplain 3management 3efforts 3of 3federal, 3state, 3local, 3and
3private 3entities
What 3is 3the 3purpose 3of 3the 3Federal 3Interagency 3Floodplain 3Management
3Task 3Force 3CORRECT 3ANSWER . Group 3that 3identifies 3federal 3agencies
3involved 3with 3flooding 3that 3define 3"floodplain 3management" 3as 3decision
3making 3process 3involving 3"wise 3use" 3of 3nations 3floodplains
What 3is 3"wise 3use" 3under 3the 3definition 3of 3floodplain 3management 3as
3defined 3by 3the 3Task 3Foce 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. Involves 3(1) 3reduced 3flood
3losses 3(2) 3protection 3of 3natural 3resources 3(3) 3protection 3of 3floodplain
3function
What 3are 3(4) 3floodplain 3management 3strategies? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. 3 (1)
3Modify 3human 3susceptibility 3to 3flood 3damage 3(2) 3Modify 3impact 3of
3flooding 3(3) 3Modify 3flooding 3itself 3(4) 3Preserve/restore 3natural 3resources
Identify 3(6) 3tools 3in 3Floodplain 3Management 3Strategy 3(1) 3CORRECT
3ANSWER . (1)
3regulation 3(2) 3development/redevelopment 3practices 3(3) 3acquisition 3-
3open 3space 3preservation 3(4) 3elevate 3/ 3floodproof 3(5)
3forecasts/warnings 3(6) 3preservation 3and 3restoration 3of 3natural
3resources 3and 3floodplain 3function
Identify 3(4) 3tools 3in 3Floodplain 3Management 3Strategy 3(2) 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.
(1)
3education 3(2) 3emergency 3measures 3(3) 3reduce 3financial 3impact 3(4) 3post-
flood 3recovery 3plans
Identify 3(8) 3tools 3in 3Floodplain 3Management 3Strategy 3(3) 3CORRECT
3ANSWER . (1)
3dams/reservoirs 3(2) 3dikes/levees 3(3) 3channel 3alterations 3(4) 3diversion 3(5)
3abstractions
(6) 3detention 3(7) 3inland 3development 3protection 3(8) 3controlling 3runoff 3outside
3floodplain
Identify 3(6) 3tools 3in 3Floodplain 3Management 3Strategy 3(4) 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.(1)
3wetlands
/ 3land-use 3regs 3(2) 3develop/re-develop 3policies 3(3) 3acquisition 3/ 3open
3space 3(4) 3education 3(5) 3tax 3adjustments 3(6) 3beach 3nurishment 3/ 3dune
3building
What 3are 3the 3(3) 3primary 3components 3to 3the 3NFIP? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. 3 (1)
3Mapping 3(2) 3Insurance 3(3) 3Regulation
In 31979 3the 3Federal 3Insurance 3Administration 3(FIA) 3and 3NFIP 3were
3transferred 3to 3FEMA. 3Regarding 3the 3mapping 3component 3of 3FEMA, 3what 3are
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Shallow flooding problems fall into (3) categories CORRECT ANSWER.
Sheet
flow, ponding, urban drainage, coastal flooding (depths 1-3 feet)
Describe areas where ponding may be a problem CORRECT ANSWER.
Glaciated
areas, caves and sinkholes, man-made features
What are (5) Special Flood Hazards CORRECT ANSWER. Closed basin
lakes, uncertain flow paths, dam breaks, ice jams, mud flows
Alluvial fan flooding is what type of special flood hazard and what are
the inherent hazards thereof? CORRECT ANSWER. Uncertain flow path:
(1) velocity and debris (2) sediment and debris deposition (3) potential
for channel to move
What is the NFIP definition of a mudslide CORRECT ANSWER. Liquid mud
down a hillside resulting from loss of brush cover and subsequent
accumulation of water on the ground
Describe NFIP regulations for mudslides CORRECT ANSWER. Provides
coverage in these areas but does not require mapping or management
measures
What is the estimate regarding the number of households that dwell in
floodplains nationwide? CORRECT ANSWER. 8-10 Million
What are (2) problems that develop from development in floodplains. CORRECT
ANSWER.
(1) Alters floodplain and dynamic of flooding (2) building and infrastructure
damage
Regarding urbanization and watersheds what timing issue may persist in
sub- watersheds? CORRECT ANSWER. Development of one sub-watershed
faster than another
,one, lead to peak that will arrive to the main channel at the same time as
the underdeveloped sub-watershed.
Annually, floods kill how many people? CORRECT ANSWER. 150, largely by
vehicles (can float in up to 2 feet of water)
Annually, what is the approximate property damage due to flooding CORRECT
ANSWER.
$6 Billion
What are the (5) main causes of flood damage that one should be
knowledgeable as a floodplain manager? CORRECT ANSWER.
Hydrodynamic forces, hydro static
forces, debris impacts, soaking, sediment and contaminants
What are (3) hydrodynamic force impacts regarding flood damage? CORRECT
ANSWER. Frontal, drag, suction/eddy/negative pressure
Floods that have a velocity greater than ? are regarding as a high
velocity flood? CORRECT ANSWER. 5 feet per second
How many feet of standing water are enough to cause a collapse of wall
structures? CORRECT ANSWER. 3 feet, hydrostatic force
Identify (8) safety and health hazards of a flood CORRECT ANSWER. Utility,
Gas, Fire, Drinking Water, contaminants, mold/mildew, air quality/ducts,
stress/mental health
Flood Control Acts of 1928 and 1936 initiated what? CORRECT ANSWER.
Construction
of flood control projects both coastal and riverine
What was the pivotal year in which flood control projects started to change
from typical structural approaches? CORRECT ANSWER. 1960s
The NFIP was created in what year? CORRECT ANSWER. 1968
What are the (4) basic intentions as to the creation of the NFIP? CORRECT
ANSWER.
(1) Insurance program for disaster relief (2) distribution of floodplain mgmt
to all levels of govt/private (3) national standard for regulating new
development (4) comprehensive floodplain mapping program
Regarding the NFIP, what has been one of the major goals of federal,
state, and local agencies? CORRECT ANSWER. Coordination of flood-loss
reduction programs with environmental protection and watershed mgmt
Identify (7) non-structural flood protection measures CORRECT ANSWER.
(1) Regs to
,prohibit development (2) Bldg codes - flood resistance construction (3)
Acquisition and relocation of bldgs (4) modification/retrofitting of bldgs (5)
flood warning (6) storm-water runoff (7) provision of self-help to property
owners
, What 3is 3the 3Unified 3National 3Program 3for 3Floodplain 3Management 3CORRECT
3ANSWER . 3Developed 3under 3the 3National 3Flood 3Insurance 3Act 3of 31968,
3coordinates 3floodplain 3management 3efforts 3of 3federal, 3state, 3local, 3and
3private 3entities
What 3is 3the 3purpose 3of 3the 3Federal 3Interagency 3Floodplain 3Management
3Task 3Force 3CORRECT 3ANSWER . Group 3that 3identifies 3federal 3agencies
3involved 3with 3flooding 3that 3define 3"floodplain 3management" 3as 3decision
3making 3process 3involving 3"wise 3use" 3of 3nations 3floodplains
What 3is 3"wise 3use" 3under 3the 3definition 3of 3floodplain 3management 3as
3defined 3by 3the 3Task 3Foce 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. Involves 3(1) 3reduced 3flood
3losses 3(2) 3protection 3of 3natural 3resources 3(3) 3protection 3of 3floodplain
3function
What 3are 3(4) 3floodplain 3management 3strategies? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. 3 (1)
3Modify 3human 3susceptibility 3to 3flood 3damage 3(2) 3Modify 3impact 3of
3flooding 3(3) 3Modify 3flooding 3itself 3(4) 3Preserve/restore 3natural 3resources
Identify 3(6) 3tools 3in 3Floodplain 3Management 3Strategy 3(1) 3CORRECT
3ANSWER . (1)
3regulation 3(2) 3development/redevelopment 3practices 3(3) 3acquisition 3-
3open 3space 3preservation 3(4) 3elevate 3/ 3floodproof 3(5)
3forecasts/warnings 3(6) 3preservation 3and 3restoration 3of 3natural
3resources 3and 3floodplain 3function
Identify 3(4) 3tools 3in 3Floodplain 3Management 3Strategy 3(2) 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.
(1)
3education 3(2) 3emergency 3measures 3(3) 3reduce 3financial 3impact 3(4) 3post-
flood 3recovery 3plans
Identify 3(8) 3tools 3in 3Floodplain 3Management 3Strategy 3(3) 3CORRECT
3ANSWER . (1)
3dams/reservoirs 3(2) 3dikes/levees 3(3) 3channel 3alterations 3(4) 3diversion 3(5)
3abstractions
(6) 3detention 3(7) 3inland 3development 3protection 3(8) 3controlling 3runoff 3outside
3floodplain
Identify 3(6) 3tools 3in 3Floodplain 3Management 3Strategy 3(4) 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.(1)
3wetlands
/ 3land-use 3regs 3(2) 3develop/re-develop 3policies 3(3) 3acquisition 3/ 3open
3space 3(4) 3education 3(5) 3tax 3adjustments 3(6) 3beach 3nurishment 3/ 3dune
3building
What 3are 3the 3(3) 3primary 3components 3to 3the 3NFIP? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. 3 (1)
3Mapping 3(2) 3Insurance 3(3) 3Regulation
In 31979 3the 3Federal 3Insurance 3Administration 3(FIA) 3and 3NFIP 3were
3transferred 3to 3FEMA. 3Regarding 3the 3mapping 3component 3of 3FEMA, 3what 3are
