ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 7 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
Topics in the ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Vocabulary Game
Floodplain mapping
Regulatory standards
Flood insurance
Hazard mitigation
Emergency response
Floodplain functions
Program context
Sources for these terms (14)
- 44 CFR Part 59 — General Provisions, § 59.1 Definitions (2025 CFR) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 44 CFR Part 60 — Criteria for Land Management and Use, § 60.3 Flood plain management criteria (2025 CFR) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 44 CFR Part 61 — Insurance Coverage and Rates, § 61.13 Standard Flood Insurance Policy (2025 CFR) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 44 CFR Part 67 — Appeals from Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations, § 67.5 Right of appeal (2025 CFR) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 44 CFR Part 70 — Procedure for Map Correction (2025 CFR) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Independent Study Glossary · Source checked 2026-11-04
- FEMA Online LOMC Frequently Asked Questions · Source checked 2026-11-04
- FEMA 301 — Increased Cost of Compliance Coverage: Guidance for State and Local Officials · Source checked 2026-11-04
- NFIP Community Rating System Coordinator's Manual 2025 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- FEMA IS-552 — Authority and Responsibility · Source checked 2026-11-04
- FEMA IS-1023 — Benefit-Cost Analysis · Source checked 2026-11-04
- FEMA — National Incident Management System · Source checked 2026-11-04
- ASFPM — Getting Certified, CFM Certification Program · Source checked 2026-11-04
- ASFPM Flood Science Center — No Adverse Impact (NAI) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the ASFPM CFM Exam
The ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) exam is a national closed-book certification exam for professionals who administer or support floodplain management programs. ASFPM states that the exam is based on broad floodplain management competence and minimum NFIP regulatory standards, while recognizing that some states and communities have higher standards. The official CFM content outline covers floodplain mapping, NFIP regulatory standards and administrative procedures, flood insurance, flood hazard mitigation, emergency preparedness/response/recovery, natural and beneficial functions, and the overall context of floodplain management.
Exam sponsor: Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) / Meazure Learning. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
120 closed-book multiple-choice questions across seven ASFPM topic categories
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
84 correct answers out of 120 (70%)
Exam / Certification Fees
$565 standard / $185 discounted ASFPM individual or student member fee
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not officially published. ASFPM does not publish an official CFM pass rate. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- ASFPM Getting Certified
- ASFPM Flood Science Center CFM Exam Resources
- ASFPM Floodplain Management Body of Knowledge
- 44 CFR Part 59 Definitions
- 44 CFR Part 60 NFIP Floodplain Management Criteria
- 44 CFR Part 65 Identification and Mapping of Special Hazard Areas
- FEMA Section 1206 Building Code and Floodplain Management Administration and Enforcement
- National Weather Service StormReady
- FEMA National Incident Management System
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ASFPM CFM vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the ASFPM CFM vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 ASFPM CFM terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the ASFPM CFM terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) / Meazure Learning content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager exam?
The CFM exam is ASFPM's national certification exam for floodplain management professionals. It tests working knowledge of mapping, NFIP minimum regulatory standards, administration, flood insurance, mitigation, emergency preparedness/response/recovery, natural and beneficial functions, and overall floodplain management context.
How many questions are on the CFM exam and how long do I have?
ASFPM states that the CFM exam includes 120 multiple-choice questions and candidates have 3 hours to complete the closed-book digital exam.