Serving It Right Mock Exam 3

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1. What is the minimum price for a 5 oz glass of wine, before tax?

   1. $3
   2. $5
   3. $1.50
   4. $7.50

2. What is the legal drinking age in British Columbia?

   1. 19
   2. 21
   3. 20
   4. 18

3. An inspector finds a bar's ID checks are not effective. What may the inspector direct?

   1. Better lighting, signage, cameras or noise barriers
   2. Closing the bar permanently on the spot that night
   3. A ban on admitting any customer under 30 years old
   4. Hiring an off-duty police officer for every shift

4. What is Serving It Right?

   1. B.C.'s mandatory responsible beverage service program
   2. A voluntary customer-service course for restaurants
   3. A federal licence to import and sell liquor
   4. A food-handling course for kitchen staff

5. How long is a Serving It Right certificate valid?

   1. For life, with no expiry
   2. 5 years from completion
   3. 2 years from completion
   4. 10 years from completion

6. A patron is not intoxicated but is harassing other guests. What does the Act let staff do?

   1. Ask him to leave the establishment
   2. Hold him in a back room for police
   3. Nothing, since he is not intoxicated
   4. Only cut off his liquor service

7. A 17-year-old shows his older brother's driver's licence to enter a bar. What does the Act say?

   1. It is allowed if he only orders food
   2. Using ID issued to another person is an offence
   3. It is allowed if the photo looks similar
   4. It is the bar's problem, not the minor's

8. A bar has permission to allow minors in its service area. May it hire a 17-year-old to serve drinks?

   1. Yes, if an adult pours each drink for the minor
   2. Yes, once the minor has completed SIR training
   3. No, minors there may work but not sell or serve liquor
   4. Yes, if the minor works only until 10 p.m.

9. May a patron take a drink into the washroom?

   1. No, drinks must always stay on the patron's own table
   2. Yes, if it is supervised and no unlicensed area is crossed
   3. Yes, in every case, since it is part of the same building
   4. Only if a server walks the patron there and back again

10. How many standard-sized bottles of beer may one patron be served at one time?

    1. Four
    2. Two
    3. One
    4. Three

11. Why should staff carefully examine both pieces of ID when in doubt?

    1. So the customer's details can be added to a mailing list
    2. Because ID must be copied and kept for six years
    3. Because the LCRB requires a written ID log for every sale
    4. Otherwise the licensee can be held responsible for serving a minor

12. A friend at the bar wants to give his own drink to a patron who is visibly intoxicated. What does the Act say?

    1. It is allowed if staff did not pour it
    2. It is allowed if the drink is half finished
    3. It is allowed since the friend already paid
    4. No one may give liquor to an intoxicated person

13. A driver gets a second WARN reading within five years. What prohibition applies?

    1. 7 days
    2. 3 days
    3. 30 days
    4. 90 days

14. What is a liquor register?

    1. A log of drinks refused each night
    2. A record of all liquor purchases
    3. A list of regular customers' tabs
    4. A schedule of staff SIR training

15. What kind of place must a liquor primary provide for checking ID?

    1. A well-lit area protected from entertainment noise
    2. A spot beside the dance floor, near the DJ booth
    3. A window counter facing the street outside
    4. A private office behind the bar, away from patrons

16. Staff ask a patron to leave because he brought in his own bottle of rum. What else must happen?

    1. Record it in the incident log
    2. Keep the rum and add it to the bar stock
    3. Nothing else, since he has left the premises
    4. Sell the rum back to the patron by the glass

17. Which liquor may lawfully be in a car being driven?

    1. A resealed bottle on the driver's seat
    2. A cup of beer in the rear cup holder
    3. An unopened bottle with its seal unbroken
    4. An opened bottle held by a passenger

18. A liquor inspector asks for help confirming whether a patron is a minor. What must staff do?

    1. Ask the inspector for a warrant
    2. Tell the patron to leave first
    3. Refuse until the manager arrives
    4. Cooperate with the inspector

19. What does the Act forbid a licensee or employee from allowing in a service area?

    1. A person ordering drinks for a friend
    2. A person staying for more than three hours
    3. A person becoming intoxicated there
    4. A person drinking two different kinds of drink

20. If you are unsure whether a customer is 19 or older, how many pieces of ID should you ask for?

    1. One
    2. Three
    3. Two
    4. None, if they look over 19

21. A customer offers a photo of her ID on her phone. What applies in B.C.?

    1. Digital IDs are not acceptable
    2. It is fine for regular customers
    3. It is fine if the photo is clear
    4. It counts as the second piece only

22. Which of these is an offence under B.C.'s Liquor Control and Licensing Act?

    1. Letting a minor eat in a restaurant
    2. Supplying liquor to a minor
    3. Serving a minor a soft drink
    4. Asking a minor for two pieces of ID

23. What does the LCRB say about combining alcohol and cannabis?

    1. It cancels out the effects of both substances
    2. It increases impairment and should be avoided
    3. It helps a person sober up more quickly at night
    4. It is safe if the cannabis is low in THC content

24. What must be recorded after staff refuse entry to or remove an intoxicated person?

    1. A photo of the person, kept on the manager's own phone
    2. Only the person's first name, in the staff schedule book
    3. Nothing, unless the police were called to the bar that night
    4. The incident and the action taken, in the incident log

25. For how long must a licensee keep records of each employee's SIR certificate number and expiry date?

    1. At least 1 year
    2. At least 3 years
    3. At least 6 years
    4. Only while the employee works there

26. For how long must a licensee keep its incident log records?

    1. At least 2 years from the date of each entry
    2. At least 6 years
    3. At least 6 months from the date of each entry
    4. Only until the next LCRB inspection is done

27. A pub lets patrons pour their own beer from an automated system after staff authorize them. Who must hold SIR?

    1. The company that installed and services the system
    2. No one, since the machine controls the portions
    3. Each patron who uses the self-serve system
    4. The staff member who authorizes patrons to dispense

28. May a driver have an open bottle of wine within reach in the car while driving?

    1. Yes, if the cork is pushed back in
    2. Yes, if a passenger holds it
    3. No
    4. Yes, if the car is not moving

29. A barred patron refuses to leave. What is his legal situation?

    1. He may stay as long as he stops drinking liquor
    2. He is committing an offence and may be arrested
    3. He may stay until he has paid his full tab
    4. Staff must call his family before doing anything

30. Which tip is part of the LCRB's lower-risk drinking guidance?

    1. Mix alcohol with cannabis to relax
    2. Skip meals to feel effects sooner
    3. Drink quickly so you leave early
    4. Wait at least one hour between drinks

31. A patron staggers on the way to the washroom and bumps into tables. Which sign is this?

    1. A sign of hunger only
    2. Impaired gross motor skills
    3. A sign of dehydration only
    4. Impaired fine motor skills

32. A 15-year-old asks to work as a server carrying drinks in a restaurant. Is this allowed?

    1. No, servers of liquor must be at least 16
    2. Yes, with written parental consent
    3. Yes, if the restaurant closes by 10 p.m.
    4. Yes, if he serves only beer and wine

33. A volunteer will pour wine at a community event with a special event permit. What certification does she need?

    1. A security worker licence
    2. None, because volunteers are unpaid
    3. Special Event Server, or a valid SIR
    4. None, if the event has fewer than 100 guests

34. What must a licensed outdoor patio have?

    1. Clearly marked boundaries
    2. A separate bartender
    3. A roof over every table
    4. Heaters for each table

35. What must a liquor primary have at each entry point to prevent overcrowding?

    1. A cashier selling drink tickets at the front door
    2. Controls that let staff count people in and out
    3. A sign showing tonight's drink specials and prices
    4. A coat check run by a volunteer from the community