KNM

Multiple-choice questions about housing, work, health, government and Dutch history.

45minutes
40questions
28right to pass

How this exam works

Answers
Multiple choice: you choose from 3 answers.
Questions
40 questions on 8 themes.
Time
45 minutes for the whole part.
To pass
About 28 of 40 right.
Good to know
You read the question and its answers. On the exam they are also read out to you.

What this exam is made of

On the exam you answer 40 questions on these 8 themes. Not every theme has the same number of questions.

Choose what to do

Practise

No clock. You see straight away what was right, and afterwards why.

This part is coming soon.

Or practise one theme only

10 questions of that theme.

Practice exam

The whole part, as on the real exam: 40 questions in 45 minutes.

A sample, as you see it after handing in

A real question from the practice sets. The right answer is green, with an explanation and where the fact comes from. Underlined words have a number after them: click it to see what the word or phrase means.

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Sevda komt thuis. Ze ruikt gas in de keuken.

Wat moet ze doen?

Het licht aandoen en zelf het lek zoeken in de keuken
Naar buiten gaan en het storingsnummer bellen
Eerst koken, daarna het energiebedrijf mailen
WhyDo you smell gas? Open windows and doors, use no fire and no switches, and go outside. Call the free emergency number for gas and electricity faults, 0800-9009. In immediate danger, call 112.

Source: Netbeheer Nederland: Storingen

Click a number for the note on a word or phrase.

Frequently asked questions

What is KNM?

KNM means Knowledge of Dutch Society. You answer questions about housing, work, health, government and Dutch history. The exam takes 45 minutes and has 40 questions, with three answers to each.

Can I read along on the exam?

Yes. The question and its answers are on the screen, and they are read out too. Here you only read them.

How do I practise KNM here?

Choose a theme, or all eight themes mixed, and answer ten questions with no clock. Or take a practice exam: 40 questions in 45 minutes. Afterwards you see the explanation of every question and where the fact comes from.