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BC CORE Exam Practice Test 2026

Practise for the B.C. CORE written exam: 90 multiple-choice questions, with 68 points needed to pass, plus a separate practical firearm handling exam. Practice test 1 covers the CORE program and B.C. credentials. The other sets cover firearm safety, ethics, conservation, identification and survival.

  • Chasse
  • Colombie-Britannique
  • 120 questions
  • Vérifié le 10 octobre 2026

En bref

L’examen officiel comporte 90 questions. Pour réussir : 68 of 90 on the written exam, plus 23 of 30 on the practical firearm handling exam. Organisé par : BC Wildlife Federation, which runs CORE for the Province of British Columbia. Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 120 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 10 octobre 2026.

À lire avant de vous entraînerCommencez par le guide « BC CORE Exam Study Guide » : des notes en langage clair, des schémas et les chiffres à retenir.

  1. Question 1 sur 20

    What does CORE stand for in British Columbia?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education

    CORE is B.C.'s official hunter safety training program.

  2. Question 2 sur 20

    Which organization runs the CORE program and keeps graduate records?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. The BC Wildlife Federation

    The BC Wildlife Federation administers CORE and makes exams available through certified examiners.

  3. Question 3 sur 20

    B.C. residents of what age must complete CORE to get hunting credentials?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 10 or older

    The BCWF says CORE is required for B.C. residents aged 10 or older who want hunting credentials.

  4. Question 4 sur 20

    How many multiple-choice questions are on the CORE written exam?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 90

    The written exam has 90 multiple-choice questions based on the CORE manual and the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis.

  5. Question 5 sur 20

    How many points do you need to pass the CORE written exam?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. At least 68

    You need at least 68 points overall on the 90-question written exam.

  6. Question 6 sur 20

    What do you do in the CORE practical firearms handling exam?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Safely handle two of the five action types and load and unload dummy ammunition

    The practical exam tests safe handling of two action types, using dummy ammunition only.

  7. Question 7 sur 20

    What score do you need to pass the CORE practical firearms handling exam?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 23 out of 30

    A minimum of 23 out of 30 is needed to pass the practical exam.

  8. Question 8 sur 20

    Which document exempts you from the CORE practical firearms handling exam?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A completed Canadian Firearms Safety Course report form

    A completed CFSC report form exempts you from the practical exam. A PAL card is not accepted for this.

  9. Question 9 sur 20

    What is the CORE written exam based on?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. The CORE manual and the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis

    Questions come from the CORE manual and the Synopsis. Supplemental manual information is not tested.

  10. Question 10 sur 20

    Which of these is one of the subjects on the CORE written exam?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Indigenous Peoples and Hunting in B.C.

    Subjects include conservation, ethics, law and regulations, first aid and survival, firearm safety, animal and bird identification, and Indigenous peoples and hunting.

  11. Question 11 sur 20

    Which two identification subjects are tested on the CORE written exam?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Animal identification and bird identification

    The written exam includes both animal identification and bird identification.

  12. Question 12 sur 20

    Who gives CORE exams?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. A certified CORE examiner

    Exams are taken with a certified CORE examiner, usually through a course or an exam challenge.

  13. Question 13 sur 20

    Can you study for CORE on your own instead of taking a classroom course?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Yes. You can self-study, then book an exam with a certified examiner

    Self-study and an online CORE course are both options before booking an exam with an examiner.

  14. Question 14 sur 20

    After you pass both CORE exams, what do you send to the BC Wildlife Federation?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. The examiner's document of completion with the administration fee

    You send the document of completion and the fee to the BCWF to receive your graduation certificate.

  15. Question 15 sur 20

    What do you request after receiving your CORE graduation certificate?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. A Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID)

    You request a free FWID. A hunting credential on your FWID profile shows you completed hunter safety training.

  16. Question 16 sur 20

    What does a hunting credential on your B.C. FWID profile show?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. That you completed hunter safety training

    The hunting credential confirms hunter safety training and decides which licences and services you qualify for.

  17. Question 17 sur 20

    Where can you apply for B.C. hunting credentials?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Online in WILD, or in person at FrontCounter BC, Service BC or a vendor

    You can apply online in WILD or in person. In-person applications are active right away if approved.

  18. Question 18 sur 20

    How long can an online application for B.C. hunting credentials take to review?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Up to 3 business days

    Online applications can take up to 3 business days to review.

  19. Question 19 sur 20

    For a Canadian citizen, what does B.C. resident status require?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Living in B.C. for at least 6 of the last 12 months

    Canadian citizens and permanent residents must have lived in B.C. for at least 6 of the last 12 months.

  20. Question 20 sur 20

    How often do B.C. resident credentials expire?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Every 3 years

    B.C. resident credentials expire every 3 years.

À savoir avant l’examen

  • CORE is required for B.C. residents aged 10 or older who want hunting credentials.
  • The written exam has 90 multiple-choice questions, and you need at least 68 points to pass.
  • In the practical exam you safely handle two of the five firearm action types with dummy ammunition. You need 23 out of 30.
  • A completed Canadian Firearms Safety Course report form exempts you from the practical exam. A PAL card does not.
  • After passing, you request a free Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID). Your hunting credential shows on your FWID profile.
  • B.C. resident credentials expire every 3 years.

Questions fréquentes

How many questions are on the BC CORE exam?

The written exam has 90 multiple-choice questions. There is also a separate practical firearm handling exam.

What is the pass mark for CORE?

At least 68 points on the written exam and at least 23 out of 30 on the practical exam.

Do I have to do the practical exam if I have a PAL?

A PAL card is not accepted. A completed Canadian Firearms Safety Course report form does exempt you from the practical exam.

Can I study for CORE online?

Yes. The BCWF offers an online course, or you can self-study the CORE manual and the regulations synopsis, then book an exam with a certified examiner.

What do I do after passing CORE?

Send your document of completion to the BCWF for your graduation certificate, then request a Fish and Wildlife ID and apply for your hunting credential.

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