Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Practice Exam

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What is the purpose of the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)?

To provide evacuation routes
To delineate SFHAs and risk premium zones
To record historical flood events
To plot the heights of flood defenses

The correct answer is: To delineate SFHAs and risk premium zones

The Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) is a tool used to identify and delineate Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) and risk premium zones. These areas are at an increased risk of flooding and play a crucial role in determining flood insurance rates. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the purpose of the FIRM. While evacuation routes or historical flood events may be included on the map, they are not the primary purpose. Additionally, the FIRM does not plot the heights of flood defenses, it only identifies the areas at risk for flooding.