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BC Security Guard Test (BST) Practice 2026

Practise for the Basic Security Training (BST) final exam that the Justice Institute of British Columbia runs for the province's Security Programs Division. The real exam has 75 questions in 90 minutes, and you need 70%. Practice test 1 covers BC's own rules, and the other sets cover topics taught across Canada.

  • Guardia giurata
  • Columbia Britannica
  • 100 domande
  • Verificato: 10 ottobre 2026

In breve

L’esame ufficiale ha 75 domande. Per superarlo: 70% or higher. Tempo a disposizione: 90 minuti. Lo gestisce: Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC), for the BC Security Programs Division. Età minima: 19 (to apply for a licence). Esercitati qui gratis con 100 domande, ciascuna con la risposta e una spiegazione. Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 10 ottobre 2026.

Leggi prima di esercitartiInizia dalla lettura di «BC Security Guard Study Guide (BST)»: appunti in linguaggio semplice, schemi e i numeri da ricordare.

  1. Domanda 1 di 20

    Which British Columbia law governs security worker licences?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: B. Security Services Act

    BC licenses security workers under the Security Services Act. The code of conduct for security workers is in the Security Services Regulation.

  2. Domanda 2 di 20

    Who issues security worker licences in British Columbia?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: A. The Security Programs Division of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

    Licences come from the Security Programs Division. JIBC delivers Basic Security Training for the province but does not issue licences.

  3. Domanda 3 di 20

    How old must you be to apply for a BC security worker licence?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. 19

    You must be 19 to apply for a security worker licence in British Columbia.

  4. Domanda 4 di 20

    How many questions are on the BC Basic Security Training (BST) final exam?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. 75

    The BST final assessment has 75 questions and a 90-minute time limit.

  5. Domanda 5 di 20

    What is the time limit for the BST final exam?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. 90 minutes

    You have 90 minutes to answer the 75 questions.

  6. Domanda 6 di 20

    What is the pass mark for the BST final exam?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: B. 70%

    A score of 70% or higher passes. Your score is shown as soon as you finish.

  7. Domanda 7 di 20

    How many hours of theory does the BC Basic Security Training course include?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: B. 40 hours

    BST is 40 hours of theory, taken in class or online and self-paced, followed by a separate final exam.

  8. Domanda 8 di 20

    How many attempts do you get at the BST final exam before you must retake the theory course?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: C. Two

    There is a maximum of two attempts. After two unsuccessful attempts you must take the theory course again.

  9. Domanda 9 di 20

    Within what time after finishing the BST theory course must you complete the final exam?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: C. Six months

    The final assessment must be completed within six months of finishing the theory course.

  10. Domanda 10 di 20

    Can you use notes or the course book during the BST final exam?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: A. No. It is closed book, and web browsers and AI tools are also not allowed

    The BST exam is closed book, whether written in person or online with a remote proctor.

  11. Domanda 11 di 20

    Under BC's rules, which item is a security worker banned from carrying while doing security work?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. A badge

    BC security workers may not carry a badge. Your licence is your identification.

  12. Domanda 12 di 20

    Which kind of belt are BC security workers banned from wearing on duty?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: A. An over-the-shoulder Sam Browne belt linked to a waist belt

    The Sam Browne style, with a strap over the shoulder linked to the waist belt, is not allowed for BC security workers.

  13. Domanda 13 di 20

    Which items are BC security workers banned from carrying or using?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: A. Items designed to injure or control people, such as batons, pepper spray and tasers

    BC does not allow security workers to carry or use weapons designed to injure or control people. Restraints such as handcuffs need a separate authorization on the licence.

  14. Domanda 14 di 20

    What must a BC security worker do after using force?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: C. Record it on a Use of Force Incident Report (SPD Form 0513) or an equivalent, and give it to their manager

    Every use of force must be recorded on SPD Form 0513 or an equivalent document. If you work for a security business, give the form to your manager.

  15. Domanda 15 di 20

    Under BC's rules for security workers, which of these counts as a use of force that must be recorded?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. Blocking a person's way or physically holding them

    BC treats blocking access, physically moving or restraining someone, using handcuffs and using a weapon as force.

  16. Domanda 16 di 20

    What proof of licence must a BC security worker carry while working?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: B. The valid physical licence

    You must carry your valid, physical licence. A photo is not accepted, and working with an expired licence is not allowed.

  17. Domanda 17 di 20

    In BC, which security workers do not have to show their licence to anyone who asks?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: B. Armoured car guards and door security at liquor establishments

    Most BC security workers must show their licence on request. Armoured car guards and liquor establishment door security are the exceptions.

  18. Domanda 18 di 20

    In BC, to whom may you hand over your security licence?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. Only Special Provincial Constables acting for the Registrar, or police officers

    You show your licence on request, but you give it up only to Special Provincial Constables under the Registrar's authority or to police.

  19. Domanda 19 di 20

    How often must BC Advanced Security Training (AST), used for a restraints authorization, be renewed?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: A. Every three years

    AST must be renewed every three years to keep the authorization to use restraints.

  20. Domanda 20 di 20

    A security worker licence from which of these provinces can qualify you for a full BC security guard licence?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: C. Alberta

    BC accepts a security worker licence from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba or Ontario instead of BST for a full security guard licence.

Cosa sapere prima del test

  • BST is 40 hours of theory, taken in class or online and self-paced, followed by a separate final exam.
  • The final exam has 75 questions, a 90-minute limit and a 70% pass mark. It is closed book, and you see your score when you finish.
  • You get a maximum of two attempts, and the exam must be done within six months of finishing the theory course.
  • Most students write at JIBC in New Westminster. Students who live outside the Lower Mainland can write online with a remote proctor.
  • JIBC stopped issuing BST certificates on December 15, 2025. The Security Programs Division now checks course completion with JIBC.
  • BC security workers may not carry a badge, a baton, pepper spray or a taser, and must record every use of force on SPD Form 0513 or an equivalent.

Domande frequenti

How many questions are on the BC BST exam?

75 multiple-choice questions. You have 90 minutes and need 70% to pass.

What happens if I fail the BST exam?

You can try once more, and each rewrite has a fee. After two unsuccessful attempts you must take the 40-hour theory course again.

Can I write the BST exam online?

Only if you live outside the Lower Mainland. You register through JIBC and write with remote proctoring software. Everyone else writes in person at JIBC in New Westminster.

I am licensed in another province. Do I need BST?

A security worker licence from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba or Ontario can qualify you for a full BC security guard licence. Some police, corrections and sheriff experience is also accepted.

Can BC security guards use handcuffs?

Only with a restraints authorization on the licence, usually through Advanced Security Training (AST), which must be renewed every three years.

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