Serve It Right Saskatchewan Mock Exam 1

All 35 questions in this test

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1. Must a permittee actively search for illegal activity such as drug dealing?

   1. Yes, staff must search every patron at the door
   2. No, illegal activity is only a police matter
   3. No, but it must act once staff become aware of it
   4. Yes, but only on weekends and holidays

2. A 16-year-old guitarist plays a set in a lounge. Which rule applies to her?

   1. She may sit with patrons between her songs
   2. She stays in a defined stage area and leaves during breaks
   3. Her stagehand may be 17 years old if a parent is also present
   4. She may stay in the lounge after the show ends

3. A restaurant delivers a beer order to a home. What must happen at the door?

   1. The customer signs a delivery receipt and nothing else is needed
   2. The driver accepts a neighbour's word on age
   3. The driver leaves the beer if nobody answers
   4. The customer shows legal ID proving they are not a minor

4. What record does SLGA recommend keeping about incidents with patrons?

   1. A detailed and accurate logbook of all incidents
   2. No record, to protect the patrons' privacy
   3. A note only when police are called to the bar
   4. A record only of incidents that cause injury

5. A diner takes a resealed bottle of wine home by car. How must it be carried?

   1. In the driver's cup holder for easy reach
   2. Opened, so that the passenger can finish the wine on the way home
   3. In any way, because it was bought legally
   4. Closed, transported directly to a place where it may be kept

6. A nightclub requires every patron to buy at least three drinks. What does SLGA say?

   1. It is allowed for VIP tables
   2. It is allowed on weekends only
   3. It is allowed as long as the rule is posted at the front door
   4. A permittee may not require a minimum alcohol purchase

7. Within how many days may a permittee ask the Licensing Commission to review an SLGA sanction?

   1. 90 days
   2. 15 days
   3. 30 days
   4. 5 days

8. Which kind of alcohol advertising message breaks the CRTC code that SLGA applies?

   1. One that shows the bar's food menu and prices
   2. One that lists the bar's opening hours, address and phone number
   3. One that urges people to prefer a drink for its higher alcohol content
   4. One that announces a live band playing on Friday

9. Who can further restrict liquor sale hours in a community?

   1. The local school board, by vote
   2. A municipality or First Nation, by bylaw
   3. SGI, through its driver's licence and road rules
   4. Each bar's landlord, by lease

10. Where may a Saskatchewan restaurant legally buy the alcohol it sells?

    1. A liquor store across the border in Lloydminster, Alberta
    2. A duty free shop at the Regina airport
    3. A friend who makes wine in their basement
    4. A retail store or an SLGA-approved specialty warehouse

11. Under the Act, where may a person NOT consume alcohol?

    1. A friend's private home
    2. Permitted licensed premises
    3. Their own private home or apartment
    4. A public place not designated for drinking

12. What is the first step SLGA recommends when checking a patron's ID card?

    1. Glance at it quickly while it stays in the wallet, to save time
    2. Ask them to take it out of the wallet and plastic holder
    3. Take a photo of it for the bar's records
    4. Ask the patron to read the birth date aloud

13. A tavern closes its bar early, but has a retail store reached only through the tavern. Until when may that store sell sealed alcohol?

    1. The end of the maximum tolerance period, 3:00 a.m.
    2. Until 2:00 a.m., when service must end
    3. Only until the tavern's own closing time that same night
    4. Until 5:00 a.m., when breakfast begins

14. What is SLGA's minimum on-table price for one ounce of spirits, taxes included?

    1. $2.25
    2. $1.00
    3. $2.75
    4. $4.00

15. After lawful service ends, how long must a bar stay open so patrons can finish their drinks?

    1. At least two full hours, so that patrons have time to sober up
    2. As long as any patron still has a full drink
    3. Exactly 15 minutes, then everyone must leave
    4. At least half an hour, but not more than one hour

16. How does SLGA usually decide on sanctions for repeat violations?

    1. The same small fixed fine for every violation, no matter what
    2. Only court action, never SLGA sanctions
    3. A random choice by the inspector on duty
    4. A progressive system, with stronger sanctions each time

17. A pub runs a darts tournament. Which prize does SLGA NOT allow?

    1. A gift card for a sporting goods store
    2. A bottle of rum handed out as the prize
    3. A team T-shirt and a photo on the wall
    4. A trophy for the winning team

18. A server sells beer to a 17-year-old who looked about 25. Can she still be convicted?

    1. No, unless the minor was visibly drunk
    2. No, as long as the minor looked over 19 to her
    3. Only if she had no SIRS certificate
    4. Yes, even if the minor did not appear to be a minor

19. Which breathing sign does SLGA include among the signs of intoxication?

    1. Holding the breath while drinking
    2. Noticeably shallow breathing
    3. Breathing through the nose only
    4. Breathing faster after dancing

20. If still in doubt about a Saskatchewan licence, what sound test does SLGA describe?

    1. A real card squeaks loudly when it is bent slightly in the middle
    2. A real card rattles because of a chip inside it
    3. A real card makes a metallic sound when dropped on a hard surface
    4. A real card makes no sound at all when it is dropped

21. A bartender pours the last bit of two vodka bottles into one. What is this called, and is it allowed?

    1. "Topping up"; it is allowed for vodka
    2. "Refilling"; it is allowed at closing
    3. "Marrying" bottles; it is prohibited
    4. "Batching"; it is allowed with approval

22. What administrative penalty range applies to serving a person who appears intoxicated?

    1. $1,000 to $10,000
    2. $100 to $1,000
    3. $500 to $2,000
    4. $5,000 to $50,000

23. After reading the date of birth on an ID, what should a server do?

    1. Ask the patron to confirm their zodiac sign
    2. Check that it shows the person is at least 18, the national age
    3. Assume it is fine if the card looks new
    4. Calculate that it shows the person is 19 or older

24. Who is the sole legal supplier of beverage alcohol in Saskatchewan?

    1. SGI
    2. Tourism Saskatchewan
    3. Each municipality
    4. SLGA

25. Besides liquor law, which law can make a bar responsible for an intoxicated patron's injuries?

    1. Federal tax law on liquor consumption
    2. Municipal zoning bylaws for the building
    3. Personal injury law, which can lead to large damage awards
    4. The Criminal Code's rules on traffic tickets and parking only

26. Where may a parent legally give alcohol to their own minor child under the Act?

    1. In a private place
    2. Anywhere, if the parent buys the drink
    3. In a restaurant with a minors endorsement
    4. In a designated outdoor public place

27. Which act is an offence for a minor under section 115?

    1. Drinking soda at a Sunday brunch
    2. Presenting false ID to buy alcohol
    3. Riding home with a sober parent
    4. Eating with family in a restaurant

28. What is the maximum length of an immediate permit suspension imposed in the public interest?

    1. One year, until the permit is renewed
    2. Six months, with a hearing held only at the very end
    3. One day, with no hearing at all
    4. 15 days, with a Commission hearing in that time

29. Who may designate an outdoor public place, such as part of a park, where alcohol may be consumed?

    1. SGI, as part of its road safety program
    2. A municipal council or another listed body such as a regional park authority
    3. Any bar owner whose business is located next to the park, by posting a sign
    4. A group of residents who sign a petition

30. A couple is buying a tavern and will serve drinks themselves. When must they be SIRS-certified?

    1. Within a year of opening the tavern
    2. Before their first permit renewal date
    3. Only if they hire more than five staff
    4. Before SLGA issues the permit

31. A restaurant packages a margarita for takeout. Which container is NOT allowed?

    1. A sealed container showing the other ingredients
    2. A sealed container labelled with brand and alcohol
    3. A to-go cup with a lid that has a straw hole
    4. A tamper-evident container made at the restaurant

32. How long is a Serve It Right Saskatchewan certificate valid?

    1. For life
    2. Three years
    3. Five years
    4. Two years

33. What is the maximum court penalty for selling or giving alcohol to a minor in Saskatchewan?

    1. A $10,000 fine, two months in jail, or both
    2. A $500 fine with no possibility of jail time
    3. A $2,000 fine and a written warning only
    4. A $50,000 fine, five years in jail, or both

34. What is an experienced driver's first roadside suspension for a BAC over .04?

    1. A 60-day suspension and a 3-day impoundment
    2. A 90-day suspension and an interlock
    3. A 3-day suspension and a 3-day impoundment
    4. A written warning with no suspension

35. How close to an elementary or secondary school may alcohol advertising be placed?

    1. There is no distance rule
    2. Not within 1 kilometre
    3. Not within 50 metres
    4. Not within 200 metres