ASFPM CFM Exam Prep Questions
and Answers 2026 Graded A+
What are the 3 most common types of flooding? -Correct Answer ✔-Riverine,
Coastal, Shallow
_________ flooding has accounted for the most flood related deaths in recent
history. -Correct Answer ✔-Flash
What turn is used to describe a cure in a river channel? -Correct Answer ✔-
Meander
The major Cause of Coastal flooding is_________? -Correct Answer ✔-Storm
Surge
What causes a tsunami? -Correct Answer ✔-Underwater earthquakes or
underwater volcanoes
What topic does the CFM exam not cover? -Correct Answer ✔-Global Warming
As a result of floodplain development,____________? -Correct Answer ✔-
Infrastructures are often damaged by flood
Watershed development__________. -Correct Answer ✔-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 Answer ✔-the acceleration of erosion to adjoining properties.
What are the 5 main causes of flood damage? -Correct Answer ✔-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 Answer ✔-3'
Prior to the 1960's, what was the primary way to reduce flood issues? -Correct
Answer ✔-Structural Flood Control
A decision-making process that aims to achieve the wise use of the nation's
floodplains is _______. -Correct Answer ✔-Floodplain Management
What areas are conductive to flash flooding? -Correct Answer ✔-hilly areas with
steep slopes and narrow valleys
Where stormwater runoff collects in depressions and cannot drain out is known
as__________? -Correct Answer ✔-Ponding
Hydrodynamic forces are caused by ___________ water. -Correct Answer ✔-
Moving
Hydrostatic forces are caused by_________water. -Correct Answer ✔-Static
Which of the following materials or household items is particularly susceptible to
flood damage by soaking? -Correct Answer ✔-wood, electrical appliances,
gasoline engines, all of the above
Insurance, mapping and regulations are the three basic parts of the ________. -
Correct Answer ✔-NFIP
FEMA was started in______? -Correct Answer ✔-1979
Flood insurance was first made available to home owners from the feds
in_______. -Correct Answer ✔-1968 (NFIP was created)
and Answers 2026 Graded A+
What are the 3 most common types of flooding? -Correct Answer ✔-Riverine,
Coastal, Shallow
_________ flooding has accounted for the most flood related deaths in recent
history. -Correct Answer ✔-Flash
What turn is used to describe a cure in a river channel? -Correct Answer ✔-
Meander
The major Cause of Coastal flooding is_________? -Correct Answer ✔-Storm
Surge
What causes a tsunami? -Correct Answer ✔-Underwater earthquakes or
underwater volcanoes
What topic does the CFM exam not cover? -Correct Answer ✔-Global Warming
As a result of floodplain development,____________? -Correct Answer ✔-
Infrastructures are often damaged by flood
Watershed development__________. -Correct Answer ✔-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 Answer ✔-the acceleration of erosion to adjoining properties.
What are the 5 main causes of flood damage? -Correct Answer ✔-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 Answer ✔-3'
Prior to the 1960's, what was the primary way to reduce flood issues? -Correct
Answer ✔-Structural Flood Control
A decision-making process that aims to achieve the wise use of the nation's
floodplains is _______. -Correct Answer ✔-Floodplain Management
What areas are conductive to flash flooding? -Correct Answer ✔-hilly areas with
steep slopes and narrow valleys
Where stormwater runoff collects in depressions and cannot drain out is known
as__________? -Correct Answer ✔-Ponding
Hydrodynamic forces are caused by ___________ water. -Correct Answer ✔-
Moving
Hydrostatic forces are caused by_________water. -Correct Answer ✔-Static
Which of the following materials or household items is particularly susceptible to
flood damage by soaking? -Correct Answer ✔-wood, electrical appliances,
gasoline engines, all of the above
Insurance, mapping and regulations are the three basic parts of the ________. -
Correct Answer ✔-NFIP
FEMA was started in______? -Correct Answer ✔-1979
Flood insurance was first made available to home owners from the feds
in_______. -Correct Answer ✔-1968 (NFIP was created)
