Frequently asked questions

How many California Guard Card practice questions are here?+

200 original practice questions across all 7 topics of the BSIS Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force exam, with full explanations and statute citations on every question (Cal. Penal Code §§834-851, §835a, §490.5(f); BPC §7583.6; 16 CCR §628).

Is this Guard Card practice test free?+

Yes — completely free with no signup required. You can take unlimited practice rounds and the full 40-question mock exam without creating an account.

Are these the real BSIS exam questions?+

No. All 200 questions are original prose authored from public-domain sources (Penal Code, Business & Professions Code, Title 16 California Code of Regulations, BSIS course manuals). We never copy from the real BSIS exam.

What's the passing score for the BSIS Power to Arrest exam?+

100% per 16 CCR §628. The regulation requires a perfect score on the certification exam — but retakes are permitted. Most training providers let you study weak areas and re-test until you reach 100%. It's a competency standard, not a one-shot test.

Is the California Guard Card exam offered in Chinese, Spanish, or Vietnamese?+

The BSIS exam is administered by your training provider, not BSIS itself. Many providers in LA, Orange County, San Jose, and the Bay Area offer the course and exam in Spanish, Vietnamese, and Mandarin. PrepPass provides all 200 practice questions in English, 中文, Español, and Tiếng Việt so you can study in whichever language you'll be tested in.

What 2026 changes does SB 652 bring?+

Effective January 1, 2026, the entire 8-hour Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force course must be delivered by a single BSIS-licensed training provider, start to finish — you can no longer split the course across providers. The course must be completed within 6 months before submitting your Guard Card application.

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