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The KNM exam: what you see on the screen
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The KNM exam: what you see on the screen — KNM A2

This orientation lesson explains what you see on the screen at the DUO test centre, so you know exactly how to answer. Every screen shows one static picture, a short text in Dutch, and exactly three answer options (A, B, and C).

How questions are grouped

Questions are grouped into eight official themes. Before a new group starts, you see an intro screen like De volgende vragen gaan over het thema Wonen (The following questions are about the theme: Housing). Use that screen to focus on the right subject area.

Knowledge, not behaviour

The KNM exam tests objective knowledge — not personal behaviour. DUO does not ask what you would do or what your opinion is. The questions test official Dutch laws, rules, and institutions, with phrases like Wat is juist? (What is correct?), Mag dit volgens de wet? (Is this allowed by law?), or Welke instantie regelt dit? (Which institution handles this?). Always pick the formal rule or the correct institution, not a personal preference.

Belangrijke woorden

DutchEnglishWhy it matters
Wat is juist?What is correct?The most common instruction for factual KNM items.
Mag dit volgens de wet?Is this allowed by law?Signals you must apply a formal Dutch rule, not personal opinion.
Welke instantie regelt dit?Which institution handles this?Signals you must pick an official Dutch organisation (UWV, gemeente, Belastingdienst).
Key takeaway· 1 of 3
Facts, not behavior

You will read about third-person situations, not 'What do you do?'. The correct answer always reflects the official Dutch law, a recognized custom, or the correct government organization.

Mag dit volgens de wet?Is this allowed according to the law? (Tests official rules)
Welke instantie regelt dit?Which institution handles this? (Tests knowledge of organizations)
Three options and elimination

Because there are always exactly three options (A, B, C), eliminating one obviously wrong answer gives you a 50% chance of being right. Read all three choices before clicking.

Wat is juist?What is correct? (Standard instruction for a 3-option fact question)
Theme Introduction Screens

Between question blocks, a screen will tell you the upcoming topic. This context makes it easier to pick the right organization or rule.

De volgende vragen gaan over het thema Wonen.The next questions are about the theme Housing.

Practice questions

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