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Key Facts: Aruba Landsexamen HAVO Exam

7-8

Required Subjects

DEA Informatiebrochure Landsexamen

Curricular Profiles (NW/MM/H)

DEA HAVO Examenprogramma

6 / 10

Subject Pass Grade (Eindcijfer)

DEA Examenreglement Landsexamen 2026

10 Years

Certificate Validity

DEA Landsexamen Guidelines

Afl. 110 +

First Subject Fee (Afl. 85 per extra subject)

DEA Examentarieven Landsexamen 2026

The Aruba Landsexamen HAVO administered by DEA provides an accredited pathway to earn a senior general secondary diploma granting access to higher professional education (HBO) or progression to VWO. Candidates register in September for examinations running January through June. A full diploma requires passing at least 7 subjects (8 for VWO progression), Individu & Samenleving (I&S), and the Profielwerkstuk. This practice bank offers an English-language MCQ study adaptation across all HAVO profiles.

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1A vehicle accelerates uniformly from rest to a speed of 20 m/s over a distance of 50 meters along a straight road. What is the magnitude of the constant acceleration (a)?

A.4.0 m/s^2

B.2.0 m/s^2

C.8.0 m/s^2

D.0.4 m/s^2

Explanation: Using the kinematic formula v^2 = u^2 + 2*a*s where initial velocity u = 0: (20)^2 = 0 + 2 * a * 50 => 400 = 100 * a => a = 400 / 100 = 4.0 m/s^2.

2A 5.0 kg crate is pulled across a horizontal floor by a constant horizontal force of 30 N. If the opposing frictional force is 10 N, what is the resulting acceleration of the crate?

A.6.0 m/s^2

B.2.0 m/s^2

C.8.0 m/s^2

D.4.0 m/s^2

Explanation: Net force F_net = Applied force - Friction force = 30 N - 10 N = 20 N. By Newton's Second Law: a = F_net / m = 20 N / 5.0 kg = 4.0 m/s^2.

3An electric immersion heater with a power rating of 1,200 Watts is used for 5.0 minutes to heat water. How much electrical energy in Joules is transferred by the heater?

A.6,000 J

B.240 J

C.360,000 J (360 kJ)

D.72,000 J

Explanation: Energy E = Power * time. Converting time to SI seconds: t = 5.0 minutes * 60 s/min = 300 seconds. Therefore, E = 1,200 W * 300 s = 360,000 J (360 kJ).

4Two identical resistors of resistance R = 6.0 Ohms are connected in parallel across a 12.0 V battery. What is the total equivalent resistance (R_eq) of the parallel combination?

A.12.0 Ohms

B.3.0 Ohms

C.1.0 Ohm

D.0.33 Ohms

Explanation: For two identical resistors in parallel, 1/R_eq = 1/R1 + 1/R2 = 1/6 + 1/6 = 2/6 = 1/3 => R_eq = 3.0 Ohms (or R/2 = 6/2 = 3.0 Ohms).

5A sound wave traveling through air has a frequency of 680 Hz. If the speed of sound in air is 340 m/s, what is the wavelength (lambda) of the sound wave?

A.0.5 m

B.2.0 m

C.231,200 m

D.340 m

Explanation: Using the wave speed formula v = f * lambda => lambda = v / f = 340 m/s / 680 Hz = 0.5 meters.

6According to Le Chatelier's Principle, what will happen to the equilibrium position of the exothermic Haber-Bosch synthesis reaction: N2(g) + 3 H2(g) <=> 2 NH3(g) + Heat, if the temperature of the system is increased at constant pressure?

A.The equilibrium will shift to the right, increasing ammonia (NH3) yield.

B.The equilibrium constant K_c will increase significantly.

C.The reaction will immediately cease completely.

D.The equilibrium will shift to the left, favoring the endothermic reverse reaction and decreasing ammonia yield.

Explanation: When temperature is increased, the system counteracts the change by shifting in the endothermic direction (left), consuming added thermal energy and decomposing NH3 back into N2 and H2.

7What is the pH of an aqueous solution with a hydronium ion concentration [H3O+] = 1.0 * 10^-4 mol/L?

A.pH = 10

B.pH = -4

C.pH = 4

D.pH = 7

Explanation: pH is defined as -log10[H3O+]. Therefore, pH = -log10(1.0 * 10^-4) = -(-4) = 4.

8In organic chemistry, which functional group characterizes carboxylic acids (carbonzuren) like ethanoic acid (CH3COOH)?

A.Hydroxyl group (-OH)

B.Carboxyl group (-COOH)

C.Carbonyl aldehyde group (-CHO)

D.Amino group (-NH2)

Explanation: Carboxylic acids are defined by the carboxyl functional group (-COOH), consisting of a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded directly to a hydroxyl group (-OH).

9What is the systematic IUPAC name of the branched alkane with the molecular formula CH3-CH(CH3)-CH2-CH3?

A.2-methylbutane

B.2-methylpropane

C.3-methylbutane

D.Pentane

Explanation: The longest continuous carbon chain has 4 carbons (butane). Numbering from the end closest to the branch puts the methyl substituent on carbon 2, yielding '2-methylbutane'.

10In a redox reaction, what occurs at the anode of an electrochemical galvanic cell?

A.Reduction (gain of electrons)

B.Proton neutralization

C.Precipitation of noble gas ions

D.Oxidation (loss of electrons)

Explanation: In all electrochemical cells, oxidation (the loss of electrons) occurs at the anode (mnemonic: An Ox, Red Cat = Anode Oxidation, Reduction Cathode).

About the Aruba Landsexamen HAVO Exam

The Aruba Landsexamen HAVO is the official national state school-leaving examination administered by the Departamento di Enseñansa Aruba (DEA) for private candidates and adult learners seeking an accredited 5-year senior general secondary education diploma (equivalent to Dutch HAVO, granting access to higher professional education / HBO). Candidates select from three profiles: Natuurwetenschappen, Mens en Maatschappijwetenschappen, or Humaniora.

Assessment

Consists of Centraal Examen (CE, central written exams in May-June) and Commissie-examen (written committee exams for every subject, plus oral committee exams for language subjects, running January-April) across chosen subject profiles.

Time Limit

120 to 180 minutes per individual subject examination sitting

Passing Score

Subjects are graded 1-10 and passed at a final grade (eindcijfer) of 6 or higher; the full diploma follows the official HAVO slaag/zakregeling (central-exam average of at least 5.5 and at most one 5 among Nederlands, Engels, and wiskunde)

Exam Fee

Afl. 110 for the first subject; Afl. 85 per additional subject (DEA Examentarieven Landsexamen 2026) (Departamento di Enseñansa Aruba (DEA) - Examenbureau)

Aruba Landsexamen HAVO Exam Content Outline

30%

Natural Sciences (Natuurwetenschappen - NW)

Physics (mechanics, electricity, waves), Chemistry (bonding, reactions, stoichiometry), Biology (genetics, cell physiology, ecosystems), and Mathematics B.

30%

Social Sciences (Mens & Maatschappij - MM)

Macroeconomics, market mechanisms, financial management (M&O / Bedrijfseconomie), modern history, and spatial geography.

25%

Humanities & Languages (Humaniora - H)

Textual argumentation, rhetorical analysis, linguistic conventions, literary analysis in Dutch/modern languages, and cultural history.

15%

Civic & Society Studies (Individu & Samenleving - I&S)

Aruban governance, Kingdom of the Netherlands constitutional relations, socio-legal institutions, ethics, and research project (PWS) design.

How to Pass the Aruba Landsexamen HAVO Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Subjects are graded 1-10 and passed at a final grade (eindcijfer) of 6 or higher; the full diploma follows the official HAVO slaag/zakregeling (central-exam average of at least 5.5 and at most one 5 among Nederlands, Engels, and wiskunde)
Assessment: Consists of Centraal Examen (CE, central written exams in May-June) and Commissie-examen (written committee exams for every subject, plus oral committee exams for language subjects, running January-April) across chosen subject profiles.
Time limit: 120 to 180 minutes per individual subject examination sitting
Exam fee: Afl. 110 for the first subject; Afl. 85 per additional subject (DEA Examentarieven Landsexamen 2026)

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Aruba Landsexamen HAVO Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master profile-specific mathematical and analytical formulas early, especially for NW and MM tracks.

2Practice interpreting complex graphical data, balance sheets, and experimental diagrams.

3Review the constitutional relationship between Aruba, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the Charter for the Kingdom (Statuut).

4Ensure strong reading and analytical writing skills for language and humanities components.

5Consult the official DEA Landsexamen syllabus and past examination guidelines on ea.aw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Aruba Landsexamen HAVO?

The Landsexamen HAVO is the official state examination in Aruba administered by the Departamento di Enseñansa Aruba (DEA) for independent candidates. It leads to the recognized HAVO diploma, equivalent to the diploma from a regular Aruban high school (Colegio Arubano).

Which profiles are available for HAVO in Aruba?

Candidates choose from three profiles: Natuurwetenschappen (NW - Science), Mens en Maatschappijwetenschappen (MM - Social Sciences/Economics), and Humaniora (H - Humanities/Languages).

How many subjects are needed to progress from HAVO to VWO?

A full HAVO diploma requires at least 7 subjects plus I&S and the Profielwerkstuk. For progression to VWO, DEA recommends examinations in 8 subjects, including one additional modern language beyond Dutch and English.

What is the passing score for the Landsexamen HAVO?

Each subject is graded on the 1-10 scale and passed with a final grade (eindcijfer) of 6 or higher. The diploma is awarded under the official slaag/zakregeling: limited compensation of one or two failing grades is possible when the average of all final grades is at least 6.0, the central-exam average is at least 5.5, and no more than one 5 occurs in the core subjects (Nederlands, Engels, wiskunde).

Can I sit exams for only a few subjects per year?

Yes. The Landsexamen system allows candidates to earn partial subject certificates (deelcertificaten) over up to 10 years to build toward a complete HAVO diploma.

Is this practice bank an official exam translation?

No. This practice bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation developed to test core competencies, scientific problem-solving, economic analysis, and text comprehension across the Aruba HAVO syllabus.