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Je huurt een woning in Nederland en de centrale verwarming lekt. Wie moet dit meestal repareren?
You rent a home in the Netherlands and the radiator is leaking. Who is usually responsible for repairing this?
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Passing Score Guide →Complete visual guide to Basisschool (Groep 1–8), CITO Doorstroomtoets, VMBO, HAVO, VWO, and the strict Leerplicht vacation laws.
Read School Guide →Full 45-minute timed exam simulation across all 8 modules. Instant Dutch & English explanations, passing check, and smart mistake re-test.
Start Free Exam →Master Basisverzekering, the €385 mandatory deductible (eigen risico), zorgtoeslag, huisarts referrals, and HAP vs. 112 rules.
Read Healthcare Guide →Understand sociale huur vs. vrije sector, huurtoeslag rent benefits, buying a house with a hypotheek & notaris, and VvE rules.
Read Housing Guide →Essential KNM guide to arbeidscontracten, CAO, Belastingdienst income tax, UWV WW-uitkering vs. municipal bijstand, and ZZP rules.
Read Work & Tax Guide →Learn the 5-day Gemeente (BRP) registration rule, DigiD security, mandatory WA-verzekering vs. voluntary AVP, and OV-chipkaart rules.
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Key rules, passing scores, and study strategies for the Dutch Civic Integration Exam.
How many questions are on the official Dutch KNM exam? • Hoeveel vragen heeft het KNM-examen?
The official KNM exam (Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij) consists of 40 multiple-choice questions based on real-life Dutch situations, short video clips, and situational photos.
🇳🇱 Nederlands: Het officiële KNM-examen bestaat uit 40 meerkeuzevragen over de Nederlandse maatschappij, zorg, onderwijs en geschiedenis.
What is the passing score for the KNM exam? • Wat is de cesuur voor het KNM-examen?
To pass the KNM civic integration exam, candidates must answer at least 26 out of 40 questions correctly (a passing threshold / cesuur of 65%).
🇳🇱 Nederlands: De officiële cesuur van DUO is 26 van de 40 vragen goed (minimaal 65% om te slagen).
How long does the KNM exam take? • Hoe lang duurt het KNM-examen?
Candidates are given 45 minutes to complete all 40 questions on a computer at an official DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs) test location in the Netherlands.
🇳🇱 Nederlands: Je krijgt 45 minuten de tijd om het computerexamen bij een DUO-testlocatie af te leggen.
What Dutch language level is tested on the KNM exam? • Welk taalniveau heeft KNM?
The KNM exam is administered in Dutch at the A2 CEFR level (Europees Referentiekader A2). Questions evaluate practical knowledge of Dutch institutions, healthcare, education, work, history, and social customs rather than complex grammar.
🇳🇱 Nederlands: Het KNM-examen toetst praktische maatschappelijke kennis op taalniveau A2.
Where can I practice KNM exam questions for free? • Waar kan ik gratis KNM oefenen?
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🇳🇱 Nederlands: Op knmpractice.nl oefen je gratis 500 realistische KNM-vragen met Nederlandse uitleg en directe Engelse vertaling.
What are the 8 official themes of the KNM exam? • Wat zijn de 8 KNM-thema's?
The 8 official DUO themes are: 1. Wonen (Housing & Living), 2. Gezondheid & Zorg (Healthcare), 3. Onderwijs & Opvoeding (Education & Childcare), 4. Werk & Inkomen (Work & Income), 5. Geschiedenis & Geografie (History & Geography), 6. Politiek & Rechtsstaat (Politics & Constitution), 7. Normen & Waarden (Norms & Social Customs), and 8. Reizen & Vervoer (Transport & Travel).