BC Security Guard (BST) 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
- 75 questions
- 90 min
- Pass mark 53/75
Before you start
- Questions
- 75, drawn at random from 210
- Time limit
- 90 minutes
- To pass
- 53 correct out of 75
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
75-question Basic Security Training assessment (SCRT-1656)
JIBC — Basic Security Training (BST), Exam instructionsTime limit
90-minute exam; closed book (no notes, browsers or AI tools)
JIBC — Basic Security Training (BST), Exam instructionsPass mark
Minimum 70% (53 of 75 by our arithmetic); score shown right after the exam
JIBC — Basic Security Training (BST), Final examAttempts
At most two attempts, within six months of finishing the theory course; after two fails, retake SCRT-1651
JIBC — Basic Security Training (BST), Final examTraining
40-hour BST theory course (SCRT-1651), online self-paced or in person, through JIBC or an Approved Security Training School
JIBC — Basic Security Training (BST)Fees
Assessment $64.14 per attempt; JIBC theory course $343.77 + $3.26 learner services fee
JIBC — Basic Security Training (BST), Tuition & feesWhere to write
In person at JIBC New Westminster (bring your own laptop); online proctored only for students outside the Lower Mainland
JIBC — Basic Security Training (BST), Exam instructionsLicence age
BST can be taken before 19, but a security worker licence requires age 19 and residence in Canada
Security Services Act, SBC 2007 c. 30, s. 3Licence fee
Worker licence application: $60 (90 days or less), $120 (1 year), $180 (2 years), $240 (3 years)
Security Services Regulation, B.C. Reg. 207/2008, s. 16Proof of training
JIBC stopped issuing BST certificates on December 15, 2025; the province verifies completion with JIBC
Gov.bc.ca — Security worker training requirements
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 75 questions from our 210-question bank every time, in the same format, with no site menus, ads or hints on screen.
Are these the real BC Security Guard (BST) 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 (training delivered by the Justice Institute of British Columbia)).
What happens when the time runs out?
You get 90 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 53/75 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 (training delivered by the Justice Institute of British Columbia)).