Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Practice Exam

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What is a variance in the context of floodplain management?

  1. A statistical measurement

  2. A disagreement between neighbors

  3. Relief from local ordinance for construction

  4. A type of flood insurance

The correct answer is: Relief from local ordinance for construction

In the context of floodplain management, a variance refers to an exemption or exception granted to a property owner to deviate from certain regulations or requirements. This could include relief from local ordinances for construction, as mentioned in option C. Option A, a statistical measurement, is incorrect as it does not pertain to the concept of a variance. Option B, a disagreement between neighbors, is also incorrect as it does not pertain to floodplain management. Option D, a type of flood insurance, is incorrect as it also does not pertain to the concept of a variance.

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