Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Practice Exam

What is an unfunded mandate?

1. A volunteer program for disaster readiness

2. A funded federal flood mitigation program

3. A requirement to fulfill without provided funding

4. A government grant for community projects

The correct answer is: A requirement to fulfill without provided funding

An unfunded mandate refers to a government requirement or regulation that must be fulfilled without any accompanying funding or financial support. This means that individuals or organizations are responsible for meeting the demands of the mandate without any financial assistance from the government. Option A, a volunteer program for disaster readiness, is incorrect because it implies that individuals are not required to participate or fulfill any specific tasks, whereas an unfunded mandate is a requirement that must be fulfilled. Option B, a funded federal flood mitigation program, is incorrect because it implies that the government is providing financial assistance, which goes against the definition of an unfunded mandate. Option D, a government grant for community projects, is incorrect because it implies that the government is providing funding for a specific project, whereas an unfunded mandate does not provide any financial support.