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Key Facts: BAO Jurisprudence Exam Exam

MCQs on Jurisprudence Exam

BAO Exam Candidate Guide 2026

2 hours

Exam writing time

BAO Exam Candidate Guide 2026

65%

Minimum pass mark

BAO Exam Candidate Guide 2026

35 days

Deadline to deposit prepaid trust money

Ontario Regulation 30/11

$305.58

Jurisprudence exam fee

BAO Fee Schedule (effective Jan. 1, 2024)

BAO Jurisprudence Exam: 80 MCQs, 2 hours, minimum 65% pass mark. Based on FBCSA 2002 and O. Reg. 30/11. Initial fee $305.58, retake fee $244.47. Register online via the BAO Licensee Portal at least 5 days prior to the exam date.

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1Under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (FBCSA), which licence class is permitted to arterially embalm and restore a dead human body?

A.Funeral Director Class 1

B.Funeral Director Class 2

C.Transfer Service Sales Representative

D.Funeral Preplanner

Explanation: A licensed Funeral Director (Class 1) is the only personal licence class in Ontario permitted to perform arterial embalming and body restoration. Funeral Director Class 2 is a non-embalming class.

2What is the scope of practice of a Funeral Preplanner under Ontario Regulation 30/11?

A.Entering into prepaid (preneed) contracts for funeral/transfer services and supplies on behalf of an operator.

B.Entering into at-need contracts and directing funeral services where human remains are present.

C.Arterial embalming and non-embalming preparation of human remains.

D.Directing cremation and burial logistics without an operator licence.

Explanation: Under O. Reg. 30/11, a Funeral Preplanner is licensed to enter into prepaid (preneed) contracts on behalf of an operator, but is strictly prohibited from entering into at-need contracts.

3Which of the following activities is a licensed Transfer Service Sales Representative (TSSR) prohibited from performing under Ontario regulations?

A.Transporting a dead human body from the place of death.

B.Placing a dead human body into a casket.

C.Arranging or conducting visitations or funerals where human remains are present.

D.Removing personal effects from a deceased body during transfer.

Explanation: A TSSR is strictly prohibited from arranging, coordinating, conducting, or being present at visitations, funerals, or other rites and ceremonies where human remains are present (except for scattering rights).

4To maintain a personal licence in Ontario, how many hours of approved continuing education (Con-Ed) must a licensee complete annually?

A.3 hours

B.6 hours

C.10 hours

D.12 hours

Explanation: Under BAO policy, all personal licensees (Funeral Directors, TSSRs, and Preplanners) must complete a minimum of six (6) hours of approved continuing education annually to be eligible for licence renewal.

5Of the 6 required continuing education hours for Ontario personal licensees, at least how many hours must come from Category A (Professional Skills)?

A.2 hours

B.3 hours

C.4 hours

D.6 hours

Explanation: The BAO continuing education program requires that at least four (4) of the six (6) Con-Ed hours belong to Category A (Professional Skills). A maximum of two (2) hours can be Category B (Self Care).

6What is the annual deadline for a personal licensee to complete their mandatory continuing education (Con-Ed) hours?

A.March 31 of the renewal year

B.June 30 of the renewal year

C.December 31 of each year

D.The anniversary of their initial licence date

Explanation: Con-Ed hours must be completed by December 31st of each calendar year. This ensures that when licences are renewed, the licensee has already met their annual requirements.

7A licensed funeral establishment operator changes the designated manager of their establishment. Within how many days must the operator notify the Registrar of this change?

A.5 days

B.10 days

C.15 days

D.30 days

Explanation: Ontario Regulation 30/11 requires that operators notify the Registrar of any change in management of their establishment within 5 days of the change taking place.

8What is a key requirement for a holding room used by a licensed operator under Ontario Regulation 30/11?

A.It must be equipped with running hot and cold water, embalming chemicals, and trocar instruments.

B.The interior must not be visible from a public area when the doors are closed, and it must be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.

C.It must have a minimum floor space of 250 square feet and a negative pressure ventilation system.

D.It must remain unlocked during business hours to allow for municipal inspections.

Explanation: Ontario Regulation 30/11 mandates that a holding room must not be visible from a public area when doors are closed, and must be maintained in a clean, sanitary, and private condition.

9Under Ontario Regulation 30/11, who is legally permitted to remove a pacemaker from a dead human body before cremation?

A.Any personal licensee of the BAO.

B.Only a licensed Funeral Director (Class 2) or a medical doctor.

C.A licensed Funeral Director (Class 1) or a legally qualified medical practitioner.

D.The crematorium operator or a Transfer Service Sales Representative.

Explanation: Under O. Reg. 30/11, s. 52, a pacemaker or radioactive implant may be removed only by a person holding a Funeral Director – Class 1 licence (acting on behalf of a Class 1 funeral establishment or Class 1 transfer service operator) or by a legally qualified medical practitioner; s. 35(3) permits a transfer service operator to arrange such a removal by a s. 52 person.

10A Transfer Service Operator transports a dead human body that has not been arterially embalmed. What is the maximum timeframe from death or removal from refrigeration within which this transport must occur?

A.24 hours

B.48 hours

C.72 hours

D.96 hours

Explanation: Under Ontario Regulation 30/11, Section 35(4), a transfer service operator shall not transport a dead human body that has not been arterially embalmed later than 72 hours after death or removal from refrigeration.

About the BAO Jurisprudence Exam Exam

The BAO Jurisprudence Examination is the legal Entry-to-Practice paper for Ontario funeral service personal licence classes. It tests knowledge of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (FBCSA) and Ontario Regulation 30/11, covering licensing, preneed trusts, consumer contracts, and compliance.

Assessment

Closed-book multiple-choice examination based on the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (FBCSA) and Ontario Regulation 30/11.

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

Minimum 65% (scored independently from the Licensing/Objective examination; 2026 Candidate Guide)

Exam Fee

$305.58 CAD (initial Jurisprudence exam fee) (Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO))

BAO Jurisprudence Exam Exam Content Outline

25%

Licensing Classes and Professional Requirements

Licence eligibility, scope of practice for Class 1/2 Funeral Directors, TSSRs, and Preplanners.

25%

Preneed and Trust Requirements

Prepaid contracts, trust accounts, 35-day deposit rules, investment limits, and CMF contributions.

25%

Consumer Protection, Contracts and Disclosures

Consumer Information Guide, price lists, contract terms, 30-day cooling-off, and the Compensation Fund.

25%

Enforcement, Compliance and Discipline

Registrar proposals, Licence Appeal Tribunal appeals, inspections, complaints, and disciplinary penalties.

How to Pass the BAO Jurisprudence Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Minimum 65% (scored independently from the Licensing/Objective examination; 2026 Candidate Guide)
Assessment: Closed-book multiple-choice examination based on the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (FBCSA) and Ontario Regulation 30/11.
Time limit: 2 hours
Exam fee: $305.58 CAD (initial Jurisprudence exam fee)

Keys to Passing

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BAO Jurisprudence Exam Study Tips from Top Performers

1Review the actual text of the FBCSA 2002 and O. Reg. 30/11, focusing on section numbers and clear timeframes.

2Understand the scope restrictions of each licence class, especially what a TSSR or Preplanner is prohibited from doing.

3Memorize deposit and cancellation timelines: 35 days to deposit prepaid trust money, 30 days for consumer cooling-off, and 60 days to deposit CMF contributions.

4Familiarize yourself with CMF contribution levels for different types of graves, crypts, niches, and monuments.

5Be clear on enforcement timelines, such as the 15-day window to request a Licence Appeal Tribunal hearing after a Registrar proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the BAO Jurisprudence Examination?

The BAO Funeral Service Jurisprudence Examination consists of 80 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and has a 2-hour time limit. It is closed-book.

What is the pass mark for the BAO Jurisprudence Examination?

The minimum passing score is 65%. It is scored independently from the Licensing Examination, and candidates must pass both to qualify for licensing.

What laws are tested on the BAO Jurisprudence Exam?

The exam is based primarily on the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (FBCSA) and its associated regulations, notably Ontario Regulation 30/11 (General) and Ontario Regulation 184/12.

Who must write the Jurisprudence Exam?

All entry-to-practice applicants for personal licences (Funeral Director Class 1, Funeral Director Class 2, Transfer Service Sales Representative, and Funeral Preplanner) must pass the Jurisprudence Exam. Out-of-province applicants transferring to Ontario also typically write it.

How much does the BAO Jurisprudence Exam cost?

Per the BAO fee schedule effective January 1, 2024, the application fee for the Jurisprudence examination is $305.58 CAD, and the retry fee is $244.47 CAD.