Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Practice Exam

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What is the purpose of a Flood Insurance Study (FIS) published by FEMA?

To forecast weather events
To provide flood insurance rates
To detail background data for preparing a community's FIRM
To list emergency evacuation routes

The correct answer is: To detail background data for preparing a community's FIRM

The other options are incorrect because A: A Flood Insurance Study (FIS) published by FEMA serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding a specific community's flood risks and developing floodplain management plans. It does not focus on forecasting weather events. B: While the FIS may provide information that supports the determination of flood insurance rates, its overall purpose is to provide detailed background data for floodplain mapping and flood hazard identification. C: This is the correct answer. D: Emergency evacuation routes may be included in a Flood Insurance Study (FIS), but its main purpose is not to list them. The FIS primarily focuses on providing information for floodplain management and risk assessment.