PCOC Boating Test 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
- 36 questions
- untimed
- Pass mark 27/36
Before you start
- Questions
- 36, drawn at random from 341
- Time limit
- Untimed (a clock shows the time you have used)
- To pass
- 27 correct out of 36
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.
- There is no time limit; the clock only shows how long you have taken.
- 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
36 multiple-choice questions (9 boating terms, 9 operator responsibilities, 12 safety procedures and emergencies, 6 general knowledge); TP 15215E also mentions a 50-question format
Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations, s. 7(4)Pass mark
At least 75% (27 of 36)
Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations, s. 4(1)Who gives it
Only Transport Canada-accredited course providers deliver the test and issue the card; challenge tests must be written in person
Transport Canada — PCOC FAQFee
Fees for courses, tests and cards are set by each provider; the federal government collects none
Transport Canada — Pleasure Craft Operator CardRetakes
Unlimited attempts, but only one test in any 24-hour period
Transport Canada — PCOC FAQCard validity
The PCOC never expires; a lost card is replaced by the provider that issued it
Transport Canada — Pleasure Craft Operator CardYouth limits
Under 12 unsupervised: 10 hp (7.5 kW); 12-15 unsupervised: 40 hp (30 kW); under 16: no PWC
Transport Canada — Pleasure Craft Operator CardWhere required
Required on all motorized pleasure craft, including electric motors, except on the waters of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut
Transport Canada — Pleasure Craft Operator CardStudy material
Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), free PDF in English and French; providers sell their own course manuals
Transport Canada — Safe Boating Guide
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 36 questions from our 341-question bank every time, in the same format, with no site menus, ads or hints on screen.
Are these the real PCOC Boating Test 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 (Transport Canada, Office of Boating Safety).
Is the simulator timed?
No. Our official sources for this test do not give a time limit, so the simulator is untimed. A clock shows how long you have taken, and your time appears with your result.
How is the simulation marked?
You need 27/36 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 (Transport Canada, Office of Boating Safety).
Keep practising
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