Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Practice Exam

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Unlock your potential as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) with our expertly crafted practice test. Designed to simulate the real exam, our quiz offers a comprehensive review of floodplain management principles, preparing you for success.

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What is the floodway primarily characterized by?

  1. Deep, slow-moving water

  2. The portion of floodplain where development is encouraged

  3. Deep, fast-moving water

  4. Areas reserved for agricultural use

The correct answer is: Deep, fast-moving water

A Deep, slow-moving water may be found in the floodplain, but not in the floodway. The floodway is characterized by water that is fast-moving and has a higher volume. B: Development is typically not encouraged in the floodway. The floodway is designed to allow for the natural movement of flood waters without causing extensive damage to buildings and other structures. D: Areas reserved for agricultural use are typically located in the floodplain, not the floodway. The floodway is designed to protect both urban and rural areas from flood damage.