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Key Facts: O&O HAVO Exam

SE-only

Examenblad: O&O HAVO is examined only as a schoolexamen (no CE)

360 SLU

Official HAVO programme size stated by SLO for O&O

A–C + ≥2 D

SE covers Domains A, B, C fully and at least two Domain D worlds

1–10

SE-only final grade reported as a whole number on the Dutch 1–10 scale

No national fee

No separate national exam fee for regular school SE candidates

O&O HAVO is SE-only (no CE) under CvTE/Examenblad, graded 1–10 by the school PTA against the SLO programme (A–C full + ≥2 D worlds, 360 SLU). These 100 English MCQs study research/design process, methods, ethics and criteria only — not a portfolio substitute.

Sample O&O HAVO Practice Questions

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1According to Examenblad for examination year 2026, how is HAVO Onderzoek en Ontwerpen (O&O) examined nationally?
A.Only as a schoolexamen (school exam)
B.Only as a centraal examen (central written exam)
C.50% school exam and 50% central exam
D.As a DUO Staatsexamen college-examen only
Explanation: Examenblad states that O&O HAVO is examined only as a schoolexamen. There is no centraal examen for this subject.
2Which body publishes the official Examenblad subject page confirming O&O HAVO assessment arrangements?
A.College voor Toetsen en Examens (CvTE)
B.Stichting Technasium alone
C.European Commission
D.Pearson VUE
Explanation: Examenblad.nl is the official VO exam site of the College voor Toetsen en Examens (CvTE).
3Where is the official examenprogramma (exam programme) for Onderzoek en Ontwerpen published for schools?
A.On the SLO (curriculum centre) site / linked PDF from Examenblad
B.Only in a secret school intranet with no public programme
C.Only in Amazon study guides
D.Only as a CE syllabus on Examenblad like scheikunde
Explanation: Examenblad points to the examenprogramma on SLO. O&O has no CE syllabus because it is SE-only.
4On the Dutch grading scale used for SE-only subjects, which range is used for the reported school-exam grade?
A.Whole numbers from 1 to 10
B.Letter grades A–F only
C.Percentages from 0 to 100 only
D.Pass/fail with no numeric grade
Explanation: For subjects with only a schoolexamen, the grade is expressed as a whole number on a 1–10 scale (Uitvoeringsbesluit WVO 2020 art. 3.13 lid 2).
5For regular school candidates, what separate national exam fee applies to O&O HAVO?
A.No separate national exam fee (SE within regular schooling)
B.€144 per subject like Staatsexamen
C.€500 paid directly to CvTE
D.A fixed EU mobility fee
Explanation: O&O is assessed as a school exam inside the HAVO programme; there is no separate national exam fee like Staatsexamen subject fees.
6According to the SLO examenprogramma, which statement about Domain D for HAVO SE is correct?
A.At least two Domain D subdomains (worlds) must be included
B.All seven Domain D worlds are mandatory in the SE
C.Domain D is optional and may be skipped entirely
D.Exactly one Domain D world is required
Explanation: HAVO SE covers Domains A–C fully plus at least two Domain D subdomains. VWO requires at least three.
7What does SLO state as the official programme size (studielast) for O&O at HAVO?
A.360 SLU
B.40 SLU
C.1000 SLU
D.12 SLU
Explanation: SLO states O&O has 360 studielasturen (SLU) at HAVO (440 at VWO).
8In O&O Domain A, what is the primary aim of subdomain A1 (information skills)?
A.Search, assess, select and process information purposefully
B.Memorise a fixed national chemistry formula sheet
C.Sit a timed national MCQ paper
D.Avoid all secondary sources
Explanation: Eindterm A1 requires purposeful searching, assessing, selecting and processing of information.
9Subdomain A2 emphasises communication with which stakeholders?
A.Client/commissioner and the public domain (written, oral, digital)
B.Only anonymous online forums with no client
C.Only the school caretaker about building keys
D.Only CvTE examiners in a CE oral
Explanation: A2 requires adequate written, oral and digital communication with a client/commissioner and in the public domain about the assignment.
10In A3 (valuing and judging), candidates must distinguish which types of arguments?
A.Scientific arguments, normative societal considerations, and personal opinions
B.Only marketing slogans
C.Only celebrity endorsements
D.Only exam-board press releases
Explanation: A3 requires an argued judgment that separates scientific arguments, normative societal considerations, and personal views.

About the O&O HAVO Exam

Onderzoek en Ontwerpen (O&O) is a HAVO elective preparing students for beta-technical study and work through authentic client research and design projects. Examenblad 2026 confirms the subject is examined only as a schoolexamen (no centraal examen). The SLO examenprogramma covers Domains A (general skills), B (research/design ways of working), C (core qualities), and D (worlds of beta-technology; HAVO SE requires at least two D subdomains). Programme size is 360 SLU. Schools set PTA details; Technasium schools commonly use keuzeprojecten plus a meesterproef, with process and product both valued. Official assessment language is Dutch. These practice items are an English MCQ study adaptation of process knowledge and judgment — they cannot certify project performance.

Assessment

Schoolexamen only (no CE). PTA typically assesses keuzeprojecten and a meesterproef (process + product), sometimes with portfolio/handelingsdelen. Domains A–C in full plus at least two Domain D worlds.

Time Limit

School PTA; meesterproef commonly runs from about August/September to March/April of the exam year (handreiking guidance)

Passing Score

Whole-number Dutch grade 1–10 for SE-only subjects (Uitvoeringsbesluit WVO 2020 art. 3.13 lid 2); PTA defines component weighing

Exam Fee

No separate national exam fee for school candidates (SE within regular HAVO schooling) (College voor Toetsen en Examens (CvTE) via Examenblad subject publication; school conducts SE against the SLO examenprogramma)

O&O HAVO Exam Content Outline

Required (no official %)

Research process and methods

Turning a question into a research question and plan; method choice; data collection; conclusions with consistent reasoning (A5, A7, A8).

Required (no official %)

Design process and methods

Framing a design problem; preparing, building, testing and evaluating a technical design with valid reasoning (A6).

Required (no official %)

Project criteria, quality and client work

Project plans, cyclic/iterative work, planning, quality awareness, process vs product, client communication (B2, B3, C3, C4, A2).

Required (no official %)

Ethics, judgment, collaboration and worlds

Scientific vs normative vs personal arguments; teamwork/feedback; safety; Domain D world contexts (A3, A4, A8, D1–D7).

How to Pass the O&O HAVO Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Whole-number Dutch grade 1–10 for SE-only subjects (Uitvoeringsbesluit WVO 2020 art. 3.13 lid 2); PTA defines component weighing
  • Assessment: Schoolexamen only (no CE). PTA typically assesses keuzeprojecten and a meesterproef (process + product), sometimes with portfolio/handelingsdelen. Domains A–C in full plus at least two Domain D worlds.
  • Time limit: School PTA; meesterproef commonly runs from about August/September to March/April of the exam year (handreiking guidance)
  • Exam fee: No separate national exam fee for school candidates (SE within regular HAVO schooling)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

O&O HAVO Study Tips from Top Performers

1Map every PTA component to Domains A–C plus at least two Domain D worlds — that is the legal SE scope for HAVO.
2Practise separating research questions from design problems, and keep method choice aligned with the question or programme of requirements.
3Treat process evidence (planning, iteration, feedback, risk/safety) as equal in importance to the final product in Technasium-style assessment.
4When judging applications, label scientific arguments, normative societal considerations, and personal opinions separately (A3).
5Use these English MCQs for concept checks only; deliver your real SE work in Dutch according to your school PTA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a national written centraal examen for O&O HAVO?

No. Examenblad states Onderzoek en Ontwerpen havo is examined only as a schoolexamen (SE-only). There is no centraal examen for this subject.

What does the official examenprogramma require?

The SE covers Domains A, B and C in full, plus at least two subdomains from Domain D (worlds of beta-technology). Schools may add other components in the PTA.

Do these MCQs replace the school portfolio or meesterproef?

No. Official assessment is project-based school work. This bank is an English-language study aid for process, methods, ethics and criteria knowledge only — not a simulation or substitute for portfolio/meesterproef performance.

How is O&O graded?

For SE-only subjects the school exam result is expressed as a whole number on the Dutch 1–10 scale (Uitvoeringsbesluit WVO 2020 art. 3.13 lid 2). Your school PTA sets how project components are weighed.

Is there a national exam fee?

No separate national exam fee applies for regular school candidates; O&O is assessed within the school programme. Ask your school about any materials or project costs.

Who publishes the official programme?

Examenblad (CvTE) publishes the subject status; the examenprogramma PDF is hosted by SLO. Stichting Technasium supports Technasium delivery practice.