Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Practice Exam

What is the purpose of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) in relation to the NFIP?

1. To document the punishment for communities that do not participate in the NFIP

2. To document the development standards for communities participating in the NFIP

3. To list all communities participating in the NFIP

4. To provide a historical overview of the NFIP

The correct answer is: To document the development standards for communities participating in the NFIP

The purpose of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) in relation to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is to document the development standards that participating communities must adhere to in order to mitigate the risk of flood damage. Option A is incorrect because the CFR is not used to document the punishment for communities that do not participate in the NFIP. It is used to establish standards and guidelines for participating communities. Option C is incorrect because the CFR does not list all communities participating in the NFIP. It includes regulations and guidelines for all participating communities, but does not list them. Option D is incorrect because the CFR does not provide a historical overview of the NFIP. It focuses on current regulations and guidelines for participating communities.