The CFM® Exam Resource collection is a curated set of technical references that were used to develop and validate each of the 120 questions on the CFM® Exam. The resources are organized by seven different categories which are common to a floodplain manager’s job duties or responsibilities. 

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Exam Categories

CategoryPercentage of Exam QuestionsApproximate number of exam questions
1. Floodplain Mapping15 – 20%18 – 24
2. NFIP Regulatory Standards & Regulatory Administrative Procedures 35 – 45%45 – 54
3. Flood Insurance8 – 12%10 – 15
4. Flood Hazard Mitigation8 – 12%10 – 15
5. Emergency Preparedness, Response & Recovery8 – 12%10 – 15
6. Natural and Beneficial Functions4 – 8%5 – 10
7. Overall context of Floodplain Management4 – 8%5 – 10