Serve It Right Saskatchewan Mock Exam 2

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1. May a 15-year-old walk into a stand-alone liquor store alone?

   1. No, only with a parent, guardian or spouse of legal age
   2. Yes, if the store has a minors endorsement from SLGA
   3. Yes, as long as the teen buys nothing
   4. Yes, during daytime hours on school days

2. 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

3. 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

4. How must spirits be measured when poured for a patron?

   1. With a marked measure or a mechanical or electronic device
   2. By a count of four when free-pouring straight from the bottle
   3. By eye, as long as the drink looks like a full shot
   4. By the patron, who says when to stop pouring

5. 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

6. What does SLGA's hosting guide say about coffee and intoxication?

   1. Coffee works if it is served with dessert
   2. Coffee works faster than drinking water
   3. Two strong cups of coffee will sober up most healthy adults
   4. Coffee cannot overcome the effects of alcohol

7. What is the minimum on-table price for a 12-ounce bottle or can of beer in a Saskatchewan bar?

   1. $5.00
   2. $2.25
   3. $3.50
   4. $1.60

8. What is the minimum on-table price of wine per ounce?

   1. $0.35
   2. $2.25
   3. $0.25
   4. $0.16

9. In Jordan House v. Menow, what did the Supreme Court of Canada decide about commercial hosts?

   1. They owe no duty to anyone once the patron has left the premises
   2. They owe patrons a duty of care, higher for regulars they know
   3. Only the patron is ever responsible for drinking
   4. They are liable only if they break the liquor law

10. Under Check 25, what ID may a patron who appears under 25 show instead of government photo ID?

    1. Three other pieces of ID, one with a birth date
    2. One credit card with the patron's name
    3. Two library cards from different cities
    4. A selfie on the phone holding a valid student photo card

11. Which law still limits a bar's right to refuse someone entry?

    1. The Saskatchewan Employment Act
    2. The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code
    3. The federal Food and Drugs Act
    4. The Traffic Safety Act

12. Between what hours may a Saskatchewan retail liquor store sell alcohol?

    1. 7:00 a.m. to midnight
    2. 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
    3. 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
    4. 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

13. Which practice does SLGA suggest to reduce the risk of patron intoxication?

    1. Offer cheaper drink prices to patrons who stay later into the night
    2. Remove all non-alcoholic drinks from the menu
    3. Serve doubles to save trips to the bar
    4. Train door staff to refuse entry to people who appear intoxicated

14. A 21-year-old with a full Class 5 licence drinks one beer and drives. How does SGI treat her?

    1. As an experienced driver allowed .04
    2. As a commercial driver allowed .02
    3. As exempt, because she holds Class 5
    4. As a new driver under zero tolerance

15. Which behaviour does SLGA list as a possible sign that a patron is a minor?

    1. Speaking calmly with the server
    2. Paying the bill with exact change
    3. Making excuses for having no proper ID
    4. Ordering a meal before a drink

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

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

17. 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

18. A patron shows a photo of his driver's licence on his phone. What does SLGA say?

    1. A cell phone photo of ID is not acceptable
    2. It is fine if he also states his age
    3. It is fine if the photo is clear
    4. It is fine before 9 p.m. only

19. Two aggressive patrons must be removed. How does SLGA suggest doing it?

    1. Send them to the patio to cool off together
    2. Walk them out together so they can settle it
    3. Let them stay if they promise to stop fighting
    4. Remove them at different times or by different exits

20. A man is asked to leave a lounge at 10 p.m. When may he come back?

    1. After 30 minutes, once he has calmed down
    2. Not before the premises next opens for business
    3. Any time, as long as he stays sober
    4. After the tolerance period that night

21. What does a new driver face for a first roadside suspension for alcohol?

    1. A 60-day suspension and a 3-day vehicle impoundment
    2. A 24-hour suspension and a warning only
    3. A 3-day suspension and no impoundment
    4. A 1-year suspension and a 30-day impoundment of the vehicle

22. A hotel sells an all-inclusive overnight package with drinks. Which rule still applies?

    1. Guests may bring and pour their own spirits
    2. Minimum prices and taxes still apply to each drink served
    3. Advertising may say "all you can drink"
    4. No limits apply at all once the hotel room has been paid for

23. A restaurant is owned by a corporation. Who in the corporation must hold SIRS?

    1. No one, because a corporation as a legal person cannot take a course
    2. Officers, directors and shareholders involved in alcohol sale or service
    3. Every shareholder, including passive investors abroad
    4. Only the single shareholder with the largest stake

24. Who delivers the Serve It Right Saskatchewan program?

    1. Saskatchewan Government Insurance's licensing office
    2. Tourism Saskatchewan's Workforce Development department
    3. The Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission
    4. The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health's food branch

25. What BAC does SGI call the only truly safe level for driving?

    1. Under .04%
    2. Under .05%
    3. 0%
    4. Under .08%

26. What is a practical first step with an unruly patron, according to SLGA?

    1. Offer a free round to calm the table down
    2. Talk firmly but politely and ask friends to help
    3. Ignore it until other patrons complain
    4. Remove the patron by force straight away

27. 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

28. Which restaurant worker does NOT need SIRS certification?

    1. A dishwasher in the kitchen
    2. A server who carries drinks to the patio
    3. A supervisor who manages the lounge at night
    4. A host who seats guests and takes drink orders

29. Which rule applies to a restaurant's home delivery of alcohol?

    1. The driver must be 19 or older and SIRS-certified
    2. The driver may be 18 if a manager approves it
    3. The order may be left with a neighbour if no one answers
    4. The driver may bring a friend along for the ride

30. Which is listed by SLGA as acceptable secondary identification?

    1. A loyalty points card
    2. A gym membership card
    3. A credit or debit card
    4. A transit pass with no name

31. 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

32. What does SGI mean by the synergistic effect of alcohol and other drugs?

    1. The two drugs cancel each other out completely
    2. Only the drug taken first has any effect at all
    3. The combined impairment is greater than the two added together
    4. The other drug lowers the blood alcohol reading, so impairment drops

33. Above what BAC do experienced Saskatchewan drivers face roadside suspensions?

    1. .04
    2. .08
    3. .02
    4. .05

34. May a bar serve beer brewed at a U-Brew shop?

    1. Yes, if the staff brewed it themselves at a licensed U-Brew
    2. No, except at an authorized special occasion event
    3. Yes, but only on the bar's patio area
    4. Yes, if it is sold at minimum prices

35. Staff find a bag of illegal drugs in a washroom. What does SLGA advise?

    1. Return it to the patron who left it
    2. Throw it away and say nothing
    3. Contact the police immediately
    4. Keep it in the safe for a week