KNM Chapters

The 10 topics of the KNM exam, with practice questions for each.

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  1. Chapter 1

    The Netherlands and the Dutch

    Nederland en de Nederlanders

    Geography, provinces and cities, water management, the seasons, the language, religion and the Netherlands in Europe.

    45 questions
  2. Chapter 2

    Daily life and social contacts

    Omgangsvormen en contacten

    National holidays, family traditions, meeting people and getting around by public transport.

    45 questions
  3. Chapter 3

    Health and healthcare

    Gezondheid en gezondheidszorg

    Making appointments, the GP (huisarts), medicine, hospitals, the dentist, emergencies and health insurance.

    45 questions
  4. Chapter 4

    Housing

    Wonen

    Renting and buying a home, municipal taxes, waste, energy and water, insurance, permits and moving house.

    45 questions
  5. Chapter 5

    Government services and money

    Instanties en geldzaken

    The police, the municipality, the tax office, allowances (toeslagen), banking, residence permits and DigiD.

    45 questions
  6. Chapter 6

    Education and upbringing

    Onderwijs en opvoeding

    Compulsory schooling, primary and secondary school, childcare, study costs, school reports and adult education.

    45 questions
  7. Chapter 7

    Work and income

    Werk en inkomen

    Finding work, applying for jobs, who can help, starting your own business, and your rights and duties at work.

    45 questions
  8. Chapter 8

    Norms and values

    Normen en waarden

    Relationships, equality, discrimination, domestic violence, freedom of speech and religion, and everyday manners.

    45 questions
  9. Chapter 9

    Dutch history

    Geschiedenis

    Key events and people in Dutch history, from before 1800 to the present day.

    45 questions
  10. Chapter 10

    Politics and the state

    Staatsinrichting

    How the Netherlands is governed, elections, the constitution and rules, and the Netherlands in Europe.

    45 questions
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