CFM EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Riverine, Coastal, and Shallow Flooding - ....ANSWER ...-What
are the three most common types of flooding?
Flash Flooding - ....ANSWER ...-Which type of flooding has
accounted for the most flood-related deaths?
Meander - ....ANSWER ...-A curve or turn in a river channel?
Storm Surge - ....ANSWER ...-What is the major cause in coastal
flooding?
Underwater earthquakes or volcanoes - ....ANSWER ...-What
causes a tsunami?
1. Closed Basin Lakes
2. Uncertain flow paths
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,3. Dam breaks
4. Ice jams
5. Mudflows - ....ANSWER ...-List the five types of special flood
hazards covered in FEMA 480.
Recreational benefits, scientific and historical benefits, Ecosystem
benefits, and they protect communities from flooding. -
....ANSWER ...-List three benefits that a floodplain contributes to
your community
1. Development alters the floodplain and the dynamics of the flooding
2. Buildings and infrastructure are damaged by periodic flooding -
....ANSWER ...-What two problems result from floodplain
development?
It can accelerate flooding on properties at the end of the wall -
....ANSWER ...-What is one of the problems with constructing
seawalls to protect buildings from flooding or erosion?
1. Hydrodynamic forces
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,2. Hydrostatic forces
3. Soaking
4. Debris impact
5. Sediment and contaminants - ....ANSWER ...-What are the 5
main causes of flood damage?
3 - ....ANSWER ...-Standing water as little as _____ feet deep can
collapse the walls of a frame house.
Disruption of public utilities, Electrocution, contamination of water
supplies, fire, dirty ponds, mold, contaminated air ducts, mental health
problems - ....ANSWER ...-What are some of the safety and
health hazards that accompany floods?
Structural flood control projects - ....ANSWER ...-Prior to the
1960's what was the primary way to reduce flood losses?
A decision-making process that aims to achieve the wise use of the
nations floodplains. - ....ANSWER ...-What is the unified national
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, program for floodplain managements definition of floodplain
management?
1. To reduce the loss of life, disruption, and damage caused by floods
2. To preserve and restore the natural resources and functions of
floodplains - ....ANSWER ...-What are the two primary goals of
floodplain management?
1. Hilly areas with steep slopes and narrow valleys
2. Urban areas with large amounts of impervious surfaces and storm
sewers
3. Areas downstream of dams or subject to ice jams -
....ANSWER ...-What areas are conducive to flash flooding?
No. Riverine erosion can move stream channels and undercut structures.
- ....ANSWER ...-Is erosion only a threat in coastal areas?
Where storm water runoff collects in depressions and cannot drain out. -
....ANSWER ...-What is ponding?
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Riverine, Coastal, and Shallow Flooding - ....ANSWER ...-What
are the three most common types of flooding?
Flash Flooding - ....ANSWER ...-Which type of flooding has
accounted for the most flood-related deaths?
Meander - ....ANSWER ...-A curve or turn in a river channel?
Storm Surge - ....ANSWER ...-What is the major cause in coastal
flooding?
Underwater earthquakes or volcanoes - ....ANSWER ...-What
causes a tsunami?
1. Closed Basin Lakes
2. Uncertain flow paths
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,3. Dam breaks
4. Ice jams
5. Mudflows - ....ANSWER ...-List the five types of special flood
hazards covered in FEMA 480.
Recreational benefits, scientific and historical benefits, Ecosystem
benefits, and they protect communities from flooding. -
....ANSWER ...-List three benefits that a floodplain contributes to
your community
1. Development alters the floodplain and the dynamics of the flooding
2. Buildings and infrastructure are damaged by periodic flooding -
....ANSWER ...-What two problems result from floodplain
development?
It can accelerate flooding on properties at the end of the wall -
....ANSWER ...-What is one of the problems with constructing
seawalls to protect buildings from flooding or erosion?
1. Hydrodynamic forces
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,2. Hydrostatic forces
3. Soaking
4. Debris impact
5. Sediment and contaminants - ....ANSWER ...-What are the 5
main causes of flood damage?
3 - ....ANSWER ...-Standing water as little as _____ feet deep can
collapse the walls of a frame house.
Disruption of public utilities, Electrocution, contamination of water
supplies, fire, dirty ponds, mold, contaminated air ducts, mental health
problems - ....ANSWER ...-What are some of the safety and
health hazards that accompany floods?
Structural flood control projects - ....ANSWER ...-Prior to the
1960's what was the primary way to reduce flood losses?
A decision-making process that aims to achieve the wise use of the
nations floodplains. - ....ANSWER ...-What is the unified national
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, program for floodplain managements definition of floodplain
management?
1. To reduce the loss of life, disruption, and damage caused by floods
2. To preserve and restore the natural resources and functions of
floodplains - ....ANSWER ...-What are the two primary goals of
floodplain management?
1. Hilly areas with steep slopes and narrow valleys
2. Urban areas with large amounts of impervious surfaces and storm
sewers
3. Areas downstream of dams or subject to ice jams -
....ANSWER ...-What areas are conducive to flash flooding?
No. Riverine erosion can move stream channels and undercut structures.
- ....ANSWER ...-Is erosion only a threat in coastal areas?
Where storm water runoff collects in depressions and cannot drain out. -
....ANSWER ...-What is ponding?
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