Ontario 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
- 60 questions
- 75 min
- Pass mark 47/60
Before you start
- Questions
- 60, drawn at random from 139
- Time limit
- 75 minutes
- To pass
- 47 correct out of 60
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
60 multiple-choice questions based on the basic training topics
Ontario.ca — Security guard and private investigator testingTime limit
75 minutes to complete the test, within a two-hour appointment
Ontario.ca — Private investigator study guide, About the testPass mark
Cut score of 77% (at least 47 of 60 by our arithmetic)
Ontario.ca — Private investigator study guide, About the testMinimum age
18 or older, entitled to work in Canada, clean criminal record, training and testing completed
Ontario.ca — Security guard or private investigator licence (individuals)Basic training
At least 50 hours of in-class training with an approved provider; full attendance required to take the test
Ontario.ca — Training syllabus for private investigatorsWhere to write
Online, or at select DriveTest centres; book in advance with a training completion number
Ontario.ca — Security guard and private investigator testingLicence fee
$80 for a private investigator licence ($160 dual); expires on your second birthday after issue
Ontario.ca — Security guard or private investigator licence (individuals)Results
Results are available within 2 business days of the exam date, on the testing site's results page. The ministry's study guide (last updated 2021) still says five business days
Ontario Security Testing (Serco, for the ministry) — Home page
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 60 questions from our 139-question bank every time, in the same format, with no site menus, ads or hints on screen.
Are these the real Ontario 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 (Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General — Private Security and Investigative Services Branch).
What happens when the time runs out?
You get 75 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 47/60 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 (Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General — Private Security and Investigative Services Branch).