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🇳🇱 KNM exam (Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij)

KNM exam practice: Dutch civic integration

Understand how Dutch society works, from work and income to rights and norms, then check yourself with themed practice questions.

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About the KNM exam (Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij)

The KNM exam covers everyday life in the Netherlands. DUO does not publish a fixed question count or pass score for this exam, so Civica provides themed practice sets rather than a scored simulation.

Official source: Inburgeren.nl knowledge exams.

What you will learn: six levels

  1. Level 1Dutch society basics
  2. Level 2Work, income and education
  3. Level 3Health, housing and services
  4. Level 4Rights, norms and responsibilities
  5. Level 5History and institutions
  6. Level 6Challenge and review

Each level teaches two short lessons, then a quiz checks what you remember. Score 75% to unlock the next level.

Sample Netherlands citizenship test questions

Try a few practice questions. Tap a question to reveal the answer and a short explanation.

What is the capital of the Netherlands?
  1. Rotterdam
  2. The Hague
  3. Amsterdam
  4. Utrecht

Answer: C. Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the capital; the government and parliament sit in The Hague.

Which city is the seat of the Dutch government?
  1. Amsterdam
  2. The Hague
  3. Eindhoven
  4. Groningen

Answer: B. The Hague

The Hague is the seat of government and parliament.

What is the Dutch parliament called?
  1. States General
  2. Bundestag
  3. Riksdag
  4. National Assembly

Answer: A. States General

The States General is the parliament of the Netherlands.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the KNM exam?

KNM stands for Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij, a knowledge-of-society exam in Dutch civic integration.

How long is the KNM exam?

The exam lasts 45 minutes. DUO does not publish a fixed question count or pass score.

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