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
| Category | Percentage of Exam Questions | Approximate number of exam questions |
| 1. Floodplain Mapping | 15 – 20% | 18 – 24 |
| 2. NFIP Regulatory Standards & Regulatory Administrative Procedures | 35 – 45% | 45 – 54 |
| 3. Flood Insurance | 8 – 12% | 10 – 15 |
| 4. Flood Hazard Mitigation | 8 – 12% | 10 – 15 |
| 5. Emergency Preparedness, Response & Recovery | 8 – 12% | 10 – 15 |
| 6. Natural and Beneficial Functions | 4 – 8% | 5 – 10 |
| 7. Overall context of Floodplain Management | 4 – 8% | 5 – 10 |