LLQP Passing Mark and Pilot Questions Explained
The pass mark is 60% on each module (Insurance Council of BC, "About the LLQP Exam", checked 12 Oct 2026). There is no overall mark across modules: every module is passed or failed on its own.
What 60% means in questions
| Module | Scored questions | Needed to pass |
|---|---|---|
| Life, A&S, Seg Funds | 30 | 18 |
| Ethics (Common Law) | 20 | 12 |
Pilot questions
Each module includes five pilot questions. They are new questions being tested before they are used for scoring, and they do not count toward your mark, whether you answer them correctly or not. They are mixed in with the scored questions, so you cannot tell which ones they are. Since 1 September 2018 the same pilot approach has applied in every Canadian jurisdiction, and you still get the full 75 minutes.
Practical rule
How results are reported
In BC, results appear in the Insurance Council's online portal three business days after the exam in Metro Vancouver and five business days elsewhere. Scores have been reported for exams written since 1 March 2020. Content appeals are not accepted, and you cannot review your exam paper.
Frequently asked questions
What is the LLQP passing mark?
60% on each module: 18 of 30 scored questions, or 12 of 20 in Ethics.
Do pilot questions count?
No. Five pilot questions per module are excluded from your score, and you cannot tell which they are.
How soon do I get my LLQP result?
In BC, three business days after the exam in Metro Vancouver and five business days elsewhere, in the Insurance Council's portal.
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