IVWV exam practice

IVWV exam levels

As a person in control of the electrical installation (installatieverantwoordelijke, IV) or person in control of the work activity (werkverantwoordelijke, WV), you are responsible for an installation or for how the work is carried out. The levels are IVWV**, IVWV*** and IVWV****.

• IVWV**: Low voltage. Responsible for low-voltage installations and work
• IVWV***: Low voltage and high-voltage end groups. Including high-voltage end groups, such as transformer panels
• IVWV****: High and low voltage. Full high and low voltage, including networks and ring mains

Theory and practice

The IVWV theory exam has no fixed number of questions; the pass mark is 70%.

What makes IVWV questions tricky?

With many IVWV questions, more than one answer seems plausible. You have to distinguish between what is technically possible, what looks practical and what is the safest and most responsible answer. That takes calm, careful reading and a good knowledge of the roles.

• Roles and responsibilities: who makes which decision
• Switching and releasing: preparation, communication, confirmation and order
• Dead working: the logic of making equipment safe
• Risks and deviations: safety comes before speed
• Real-world scenarios that combine several topics

Practise smart, not just a lot

1. Practise by topic first, so you can see where you make mistakes repeatedly
2. Use the explanation for every answer: that is where the real gains are
3. Repeat questions you got wrong to train the reasoning, not to memorise the answer
4. Watch for signal words such as first, safest, responsible and most appropriate
5. Finish with mixed sets and exam simulations

Exam tip: Practise filling in the switching programme as often as the theory. The practical exam rarely goes wrong on knowledge, but often on an incomplete or illogical order in the programme.

How practising on SwitchSkills works

• More than 900 practice questions across the 12 exam objectives (eindtermen), with an explanation and an exam tip for every answer
• Timed exam simulations with the 70% pass mark, followed by your score per module
• Exam readiness per module: see where you are losing marks and what to practise first
• Questions you got wrong come back automatically through spaced repetition
• An AI tutor that asks follow-up questions on key terms and explains why an answer is right or wrong
• A free 10-question mock exam, no credit card needed

Frequently asked questions

What does the IVWV exam test?

The role of responsibility: drawing up and assessing switching programmes, work permits, designating staff and risk analysis, on top of the knowledge of a skilled person (VP).

Is there a practical exam for IVWV?

Yes. On a training rig with a single-line diagram, you draw up a switching programme and carry it out.

Which switching programme form do I need to know?

The Uniform Schakelbericht model Béta, mandatory since 1 July 2026.

Can I practise for the IVWV exam online?

Yes. SwitchSkills has IVWV practice questions and switching programme exercises on low-voltage (LV) and high-voltage (HV) diagrams.

Do I get an IVWV certificate from SwitchSkills?

No. SwitchSkills is a practice platform. You get the certificate by passing an exam with an exam body; it is usually valid for 3 years.