BC Private Investigator exam simulator
A new random set of questions every time, in the test format, with no hints until you submit.
- No sign-up
- Every answer explained
- Independent · not a government site
- 100 questions
- 120 min
- Pass mark 70/100
Before you start
- Questions
- 100, drawn at random from 146
- Time limit
- 120 minutes
- To pass
- 70 correct out of 100
How the simulator works
- Every attempt draws a new random set, so a retake is never the same test.
- No explanations or right answers appear until you submit.
- Move freely between questions, change answers and flag any you want to check again.
- When the time runs out, your test is submitted automatically.
- Keyboard: 1–4 or A–D to answer, ← → to move, F to flag.
Find a quiet spot. If you leave the page during the test, you will be asked to confirm.
Your last attempts
Your last five results will appear here. They are saved on this device only.
What the real test is like
Number of questions
100 multiple-choice questions on the provincial licensing exam
PSKN — Introduction to Private Investigation – British Columbia, exam day detailsTime limit
Two hours to complete the exam
PSKN — Introduction to Private Investigation – British Columbia, exam day detailsPass mark
Passing grade 70% (70 of 100); results sent by PSKN to the B.C. Registrar
PSKN — Introduction to Private Investigation – British Columbia, exam day detailsCourse and exam fee
$600 course including one licensing exam; rewrite $100 plus tax
PSKN — Introduction to Private Investigation – British ColumbiaWhere to write
Online from home with eProctor Canada (webcam and microphone); bookable within 48 business hours of finishing the course
PSKN — How to Book an ExamCourse
Online course equivalent to 60 classroom hours in four parts; English
PSKN — Introduction to Private Investigation – British ColumbiaFull licence experience
2,000 hours of PI work in the last 5 years plus the PSKN course and exam (or listed courses); or 10 years of police service
Gov.bc.ca — Security worker training requirementsMinimum age
19 or older and ordinarily resident in Canada
Security Services Act, SBC 2007 c. 30, s. 3Licence fee
Worker licence application: $120 (1 year), $180 (2 years), $240 (3 years)
Security Services Regulation, B.C. Reg. 207/2008, s. 16
FAQ
Exam simulator FAQ
How is the simulator different from the mock exams?
Each mock exam is a fixed set of questions, so you can repeat it and compare scores. The simulator draws a new random set of 100 questions from our 146-question bank every time, in the same format, with no site menus, ads or hints on screen.
Are these the real BC Private Investigator test questions?
No. Every question is original and written from the official study guide, and each answer names the section it comes from. This is a practice simulation, not the official test, and it is not affiliated with the official test provider (B.C. Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General — Security Programs Division (exam delivered by the Professional Security Knowledge Network)).
What happens when the time runs out?
You get 120 minutes. A warning appears with 5 minutes and with 1 minute left, and screen readers announce it. At zero, the test is submitted and marked automatically, and unanswered questions count as wrong.
How is the simulation marked?
You need 70/100 to pass. After you submit, you see your score by section and by topic, then every question with your answer, the right answer and an explanation.
Can I go back and change my answers?
Yes. Until you submit, you can move between questions, change any answer and flag questions to check again. The question map shows which ones are answered, flagged or still empty. The official test may work differently, so check with the official test provider (B.C. Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General — Security Programs Division (exam delivered by the Professional Security Knowledge Network)).