Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Practice Exam

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What does Freeboard refer to in floodplain management?

  1. The length of a bridge over water

  2. A board used to measure flood depth

  3. The height above BFE for safety margin in structure elevation

  4. The width of a river at its widest point

The correct answer is: The height above BFE for safety margin in structure elevation

Freeboard refers to the vertical distance between the base flood elevation (BFE) and the bottom of a structure's lowest floor. Option A, the length of a bridge over water, is not relevant to floodplain management. Option B, a board used to measure flood depth, is a tool and not a concept related to floodplain management. Option D, the width of a river at its widest point, is not a measure used in floodplain management. Therefore, the correct answer is C as it accurately describes the meaning of freeboard in the context of floodplain management.