Smart Serve Mock Exam 3

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1. A server did not know a patron was 17, but the patron clearly looked about 15 and no ID was checked. Can the server still be in contravention?

   1. Only if the patron later drives a car
   2. No, only knowing sales to minors are offences
   3. No, because the patron never showed ID
   4. Yes, serving someone who appears under 19 is banned

2. About how much alcohol can the liver break down in one hour?

   1. About five standard drinks
   2. About one standard drink
   3. About half a bottle of wine
   4. About three standard drinks

3. Can a municipality ban having liquor in a recreational area it owns?

   1. No, only the province can
   2. Only on statutory holidays
   3. Only the LCBO can do that
   4. Yes, by passing a by-law

4. A bar's licence has a condition banning anyone under 19 from entering. Who may still be inside?

   1. A 16-year-old picking up a takeout order
   2. An 18-year-old patron with valid ID
   3. A 17-year-old who is with a parent
   4. An 18-year-old employee during their shift

5. For an event the Registrar has authorized as an event of significance, which service hours apply?

   1. The hours specified by the Registrar
   2. Always 9 a.m. to 4 a.m.
   3. Any hours the municipality likes
   4. The usual hours with no change

6. A 24-hour convenience store is licensed to sell beer. Can it sell beer at 3 a.m.?

   1. Yes, because it is open 24 hours
   2. No, only between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.
   3. Yes, if the customer is over 25
   4. Yes, but only cans

7. What is the minimum size of the Sandy's Law warning sign?

   1. 8 by 10 inches
   2. 5 by 7 inches
   3. 4 by 6 inches
   4. 11 by 17 inches

8. Which of these is illegal liquor if served at a licensed bar?

   1. A sealed store-bought bottle a patron takes home
   2. A personal bottle brought back from a trip abroad
   3. Beer bought from the LCBO under the licence
   4. Wine bought from the LCBO with the licence number

9. A customer's Ontario driver's licence expired last month. Is it acceptable proof of age?

   1. Yes, but for beer and wine only
   2. Yes, the date of birth has not changed
   3. No, expired ID is not valid
   4. Yes, if it expired less than a year ago

10. What is the maximum AGCO monetary penalty for not displaying the required Sandy's Law warning sign?

    1. Up to $2,000
    2. Up to $20,000
    3. Up to $50,000
    4. Up to $200

11. Can a licensed club require patrons to buy a minimum number of drinks to get in or stay?

    1. Yes, on weekends only
    2. Yes, if it is posted at the door
    3. Yes, up to two drinks
    4. No, that is not allowed

12. Which step does AGCO suggest to discourage drug activity in washrooms?

    1. Regular staff or security patrols
    2. Locking all washrooms after 10 p.m.
    3. Removing washroom mirrors
    4. Charging a washroom fee

13. What house policy does AGCO suggest about the number of drinks sold at once?

    1. Limit how many drinks one person can buy at a time
    2. Require patrons to buy at least two drinks
    3. Sell only doubles after 11 p.m.
    4. Sell drinks only by the pitcher

14. Besides bloodshot eyes, which eye signs does AGCO link to cannabis intoxication?

    1. Rapid blinking and squinting
    2. Yellowed eyes and puffy lids
    3. Eyelid tremors and dilated pupils
    4. Pinpoint pupils and dry eyes

15. Why does AGCO suggest chatting with customers before taking their first order?

    1. To learn their name for the bill
    2. To find out how long they plan to stay at the table
    3. To assess whether they ate or have been drinking
    4. To upsell them to premium brands

16. Which Board-approved program is approved for staff in bars, restaurants and retail stores alike?

    1. A WHMIS workplace safety program
    2. A licence to deliver training program
    3. The Smart Serve training program
    4. A liquor retail training program

17. Under O. Reg. 746/21, which practices must a licensee avoid?

    1. Offering food with drinks
    2. Selling non-alcoholic beer
    3. Posting drink prices where patrons can see them
    4. Practices that encourage immoderate drinking

18. What is the maximum AGCO monetary penalty for selling liquor to someone who appears to be under 19?

    1. Up to $50,000
    2. Up to $2,000
    3. Up to $15,000
    4. Up to $100,000

19. What does the Sandy's Law sign warn about?

    1. Mixing alcohol with cannabis or medication
    2. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy
    3. Underage drinking
    4. Drinking and driving

20. Which drivers must have no alcohol at all in their system in Ontario?

    1. Only drivers under 18
    2. Drivers 21 or under, and G1, G2, M1 or M2 holders
    3. Only taxi and bus drivers
    4. Only drivers with a past impaired-driving conviction

21. A liquor delivery driver arrives at a home. To whom may the order be handed over?

    1. A 17-year-old if the buyer phoned ahead
    2. Any person who answers the door
    3. A person at least 19 at the order address
    4. A neighbour who offers to hold it

22. At what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) can a driver in Ontario face the most serious impairment penalties?

    1. 0.05 or more
    2. 0.02 or more
    3. 0.08 or more
    4. 0.10 or more

23. Does a patron only have to appear intoxicated for the service ban to apply?

    1. No, it must first be proved by a roadside breath test
    2. No, the patron must admit being drunk
    3. Only if police are present at the time
    4. Yes, the law covers people who appear intoxicated

24. Where does the LLCA allow a parent to supply liquor to their own child under 19?

    1. Only at events held under a permit
    2. Anywhere, as long as the parent is present
    3. In a residence or a prescribed private place
    4. In any licensed restaurant during a meal

25. Which drinks does AGCO suggest serving in containers that clearly differ from alcoholic drinks?

    1. Non-alcoholic drinks
    2. House wine served by the glass
    3. Draught beer
    4. Shooters

26. In autumn, clocks fall back from 2:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. What does AGCO allow?

    1. Selling until 2:00 a.m. under the new time
    2. Selling until 3:00 a.m. new time
    3. Stopping at 1:00 a.m. new time
    4. Selling only until 1:45 a.m. new time

27. A driver is caught in the warn range for a second time. Which penalties apply?

    1. 90-day suspension and impoundment
    2. 14-day suspension and a 16-hour treatment program
    3. 30-day suspension and a repeat 8-hour education course
    4. No penalty for a second time

28. Which licensed premises may sell and serve liquor at any time of day?

    1. Hotel lobby bars
    2. Bars in the sterile area of designated airports
    3. Bars within 1 km of an airport's passenger terminal
    4. Casino bars

29. How much pure alcohol is in one Canadian standard drink?

    1. 20.15 grams (25.54 mL)
    2. 13.45 grams (17.05 mL)
    3. 5 grams (6 mL)
    4. 10.65 grams (13.50 mL)

30. A licensee employs its own door security staff. What does the training standard say about them?

    1. They must hold a valid Board-approved certificate
    2. Training is optional for security staff
    3. Only the head of security needs a certificate
    4. They only need a security guard licence

31. A licensee corporation is convicted of knowingly selling liquor to a 17-year-old. Besides a fine, what does the LLCA require?

    1. A written warning only
    2. A licence suspension of exactly one day
    3. A mandatory 90-day closure
    4. A licence suspension of at least seven days

32. What is the maximum fine for a corporation convicted of a general LLCA offence?

    1. $50,000
    2. $250,000
    3. $1,000,000
    4. $100,000

33. On an Ontario driver's licence, what does the first letter of the licence number match?

    1. The first letter of the city of issue
    2. The first letter of the birth month
    3. The first letter of the holder's first name
    4. The first letter of the holder's last name