ASFPM CFM Exam Prep Questions with
complete solutions
What are the 3 most common types of flooding? - Correct Answers -Riverine, Coastal,
Shallow
_________ flooding has accounted for the most flood related deaths in recent history. -
Correct Answers -Flash
What turn is used to describe a cure in a river channel? - Correct Answers -Meander
The major Cause of Coastal flooding is_________? - Correct Answers -Storm Surge
What causes a tsunami? - Correct Answers -Underwater earthquakes or underwater
volcanoes
What topic does the CFM exam not cover? - Correct Answers -Global Warming
As a result of floodplain development,____________? - Correct Answers -
Infrastructures are often damaged by flood
How far is the Fox Croft Drive bridge from cross-section D on the Rocky River? -
Correct Answers -1975
A developer proposes to place a structure 625' (0.12 miles) upstream from the Martling
Way Bridge adjacent to the Rocky River (Firm panel 38). Using the flood profiles, tell the
developer how high the structure would have to be elevated to be above the base flood
elevation. Assume FEMA minimum freeboard. - Correct Answers -11'8"
Where cobb creek enters the culvert the BFE is _________ft. - Correct Answers -20'
Mr. Jones wants to build a house at the end of Vasser rd. (away from Diehl Way) What
flood zones is it in. - Correct Answers -Coastal Barrier
At transect Line 1 (Atlantic Ocean) the maximum 100 year wave crest is. - Correct
Answers -14.2
, Ms. Jones is building a house on Saw Palmetto Lane approximately 500' from Rocky
River. What is the BFE for that location? - Correct Answers -10'
Watershed development__________. - Correct Answers -Results in increased runoff
due to the increase in impervious surfaces
What is one of the problems with constructing seawalls to protect buildings from
flooding? - Correct Answers -the acceleration of erosion to adjoining properties.
What are the 5 main causes of flood damage? - Correct Answers -Hydrodynamic
Forces, Debris Impact, Hydrostatic Forces, Sediment and Contamination, Soaking
Standing water as little as ______ feet deep can collapse the walls of a frame house. -
Correct Answers -3'
Prior to the 1960's, what was the primary way to reduce flood issues? - Correct Answers
-Structural Flood Control
A decision-making process that aims to achieve the wise use of the nation's floodplains
is _______. - Correct Answers -Floodplain Management
What areas are conductive to flash flooding? - Correct Answers -hilly areas with steep
slopes and narrow valleys
Where stormwater runoff collects in depressions and cannot drain out is known
as__________? - Correct Answers -Ponding
Hydrodynamic forces are caused by ___________ water. - Correct Answers -Moving
Hydrostatic forces are caused by_________water. - Correct Answers -Static
Which of the following materials or household items is particularly susceptible to flood
damage by soaking? - Correct Answers -wood, electrical appliances, gasoline engines,
all of the above
Insurance, mapping and regulations are the three basic parts of the ________. - Correct
Answers -NFIP
FEMA was started in______? - Correct Answers -1979
Flood insurance was first made available to home owners from the feds in_______. -
Correct Answers -1968 (NFIP was created)
Today flood insurance is sold by - Correct Answers -NFIP and Local Insurance
Companies
complete solutions
What are the 3 most common types of flooding? - Correct Answers -Riverine, Coastal,
Shallow
_________ flooding has accounted for the most flood related deaths in recent history. -
Correct Answers -Flash
What turn is used to describe a cure in a river channel? - Correct Answers -Meander
The major Cause of Coastal flooding is_________? - Correct Answers -Storm Surge
What causes a tsunami? - Correct Answers -Underwater earthquakes or underwater
volcanoes
What topic does the CFM exam not cover? - Correct Answers -Global Warming
As a result of floodplain development,____________? - Correct Answers -
Infrastructures are often damaged by flood
How far is the Fox Croft Drive bridge from cross-section D on the Rocky River? -
Correct Answers -1975
A developer proposes to place a structure 625' (0.12 miles) upstream from the Martling
Way Bridge adjacent to the Rocky River (Firm panel 38). Using the flood profiles, tell the
developer how high the structure would have to be elevated to be above the base flood
elevation. Assume FEMA minimum freeboard. - Correct Answers -11'8"
Where cobb creek enters the culvert the BFE is _________ft. - Correct Answers -20'
Mr. Jones wants to build a house at the end of Vasser rd. (away from Diehl Way) What
flood zones is it in. - Correct Answers -Coastal Barrier
At transect Line 1 (Atlantic Ocean) the maximum 100 year wave crest is. - Correct
Answers -14.2
, Ms. Jones is building a house on Saw Palmetto Lane approximately 500' from Rocky
River. What is the BFE for that location? - Correct Answers -10'
Watershed development__________. - Correct Answers -Results in increased runoff
due to the increase in impervious surfaces
What is one of the problems with constructing seawalls to protect buildings from
flooding? - Correct Answers -the acceleration of erosion to adjoining properties.
What are the 5 main causes of flood damage? - Correct Answers -Hydrodynamic
Forces, Debris Impact, Hydrostatic Forces, Sediment and Contamination, Soaking
Standing water as little as ______ feet deep can collapse the walls of a frame house. -
Correct Answers -3'
Prior to the 1960's, what was the primary way to reduce flood issues? - Correct Answers
-Structural Flood Control
A decision-making process that aims to achieve the wise use of the nation's floodplains
is _______. - Correct Answers -Floodplain Management
What areas are conductive to flash flooding? - Correct Answers -hilly areas with steep
slopes and narrow valleys
Where stormwater runoff collects in depressions and cannot drain out is known
as__________? - Correct Answers -Ponding
Hydrodynamic forces are caused by ___________ water. - Correct Answers -Moving
Hydrostatic forces are caused by_________water. - Correct Answers -Static
Which of the following materials or household items is particularly susceptible to flood
damage by soaking? - Correct Answers -wood, electrical appliances, gasoline engines,
all of the above
Insurance, mapping and regulations are the three basic parts of the ________. - Correct
Answers -NFIP
FEMA was started in______? - Correct Answers -1979
Flood insurance was first made available to home owners from the feds in_______. -
Correct Answers -1968 (NFIP was created)
Today flood insurance is sold by - Correct Answers -NFIP and Local Insurance
Companies
