ProServe Practice Test – Printable Questions and Answers

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The ProServe exam is 35 questions in 45 minutes, taken online, and you need 80 per cent, or 28 correct, to be certified. This sheet gives you 50 questions to work through on paper first, mixed across all eleven of our topics: certification rules, minors and the legal age, checking ID, alcohol and the body, intoxication, refusing service, hours, drink prices and promotions, serving and handling liquor, licences and inspections, and impaired driving.

We do not copy the ProServe course or exam, which are AGLC's copyrighted material. Every question is written from Alberta's Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act, its regulation and AGLC's public policies, and the answer key on the last pages explains each answer. Learn the Alberta numbers: 18 to drink, ID for anyone who appears under 25, two drinks at most after 1 a.m., and every drink cleared by 3 a.m. Print the sheet, or choose Save as PDF to keep it on your phone.

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1.How much 40% spirits makes one standard drink?
1. 85 mL (3 oz)
2. 43 mL (1.5 oz)
3. 57 mL (2 oz)
4. 28.5 mL (1 oz)
2.A party group asks the bartender to pour a shot directly into a guest's mouth. What applies?
1. Staff are prohibited from doing it
2. It is allowed if the guest is seated
3. It is allowed with a measuring device
4. It is allowed for birthday groups
3.What does AGLC expect licensees to do for intoxicated patrons who are leaving?
1. Ask them to wait in their car
2. Offer a free drink for the road
3. Let them leave as soon as they pay
4. Show care that they get home safely
4.A sober patron buys a beer and hands it to his visibly drunk friend. What does the Act say?
1. It is fine, because the sober patron bought and paid for the beer
2. It is fine if the friend stays seated
3. It is the sober patron's problem alone
4. The licensee may not let the intoxicated friend drink it
5.Which liquor licence covers premises open to any member of the public, such as a pub or restaurant?
1. Class A
2. Class B
3. Class C
4. Class D
6.A Minors Allowed restaurant with an evening no-minors condition closes at 2 a.m. When may it next reopen to patrons for food?
1. Not before noon the next business day
2. Not before 6 a.m. the next business day
3. Right after the one-hour clear-up ends
4. At 4 a.m. for early breakfast service
7.Which sign of tampering should staff look and feel for on a plastic ID card?
1. Bubbles or peeling in the laminate
2. Wear on the corners of the card
3. A different hairstyle in the photo
4. A slightly faded colour photo
8.A Minors Prohibited bar wants to host an all-ages concert with liquor service suspended. What timing condition applies?
1. Entertainment ends by midnight and minors leave by 12:30 a.m.
2. Entertainment ends by 2 a.m. and minors leave by 3 a.m.
3. The event must end by 9 p.m. on a school night
4. Minors may stay until the bar's usual closing time
9.Can a 17-year-old take ProServe to become certified?
1. No, minors are not eligible for ProServe certification
2. Yes, with written consent from a parent or legal guardian
3. Yes, if the employer pays for the course
4. Yes, but only for work in a liquor store
10.A police officer asks for the ID scans a nightclub collected. What must the licensee do?
1. Refuse unless the officer has a warrant
2. Disclose the information as soon as possible
3. Delete the scans before giving any data
4. Ask each patron's permission first
11.What is the minimum on-premises price for draught beer under AGLC's June 2026 rules?
1. $4.00 per 1 oz (28.5 mL)
2. $0.16 per 1 oz (28.5 mL)
3. $0.25 per 1 oz (28.5 mL)
4. $0.50 per 1 oz (28.5 mL)
12.Which type of drink tends to enter the bloodstream fastest?
1. A glass of still red wine
2. A sparkling wine or a cocktail mixed with soda
3. A flat beer served at room temperature
4. A spirit mixed with orange juice
13.How must a Minors Allowed patio be separated from an adjoining Minors Prohibited patio?
1. A row of tables with a server in between
2. A painted line on the ground between them
3. A barrier at least three feet high, with Staff Only and No Minors signs
4. A rope at waist height between them, with no signs needed if staff watch it
14.Police suspect a driver is impaired by drugs or a medical condition. What immediate sanction can apply?
1. No sanction without a breath test
2. A $5,000 fine paid at the roadside
3. A 24-hour driver's licence suspension
4. A lifetime driving ban on the spot
15.Staff know an apparently intoxicated patron drove to the bar. What does AGLC suggest?
1. Serve coffee and let them drive later
2. Hide their keys behind the bar
3. Ignore it once they have paid the bill
4. Suggest a taxi and offer to call one
16.What may an AGLC inspector prepare after seeing an alleged violation?
1. A refund for patrons
2. A criminal conviction
3. A new liquor licence
4. An Incident Report
17.After what time may an automated self-serve beer wall no longer dispense beer?
1. Midnight
2. 11:00 p.m.
3. 1:00 a.m.
4. 2:00 a.m.
18.A server thinks a patron's licence may not be genuine. What does AGLC policy require next?
1. Confiscate the licence and call AGLC
2. Ask for a second piece of identification
3. Serve the patron a non-alcoholic drink
4. Accept it if the patron signs a waiver
19.A Minors Prohibited pub gets permission to serve breakfast to families. During what hours may minors be there?
1. From 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
2. Any time before liquor is ordered
3. From 9 a.m. to noon
4. From 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.
20.At a Community Public Resale special event, what share of bartenders and servers on site must hold ProServe?
1. At least 10%
2. At least 50%
3. At least 25%
4. All of them
21.A police officer believes a patron is associated with a gang and tells him to leave. What applies?
1. He must leave only after police show proof
2. He may stay if the licensee wants him there
3. He may stay unless he has a criminal record
4. He must comply or he becomes a trespasser
22.What must a drink menu or price list show for each drink served on the premises?
1. The time the drink special ends
2. The brand owner, the bottling date and the country of origin
3. The amount of liquor in the drink and its price
4. The calories and sugar in the drink
23.Why may a woman feel the effects of the same drinks faster than a man?
1. Women generally have less body fluid, so blood alcohol rises higher
2. Women usually choose stronger drinks than men
3. Alcohol affects everyone the same way by weight
4. Women's livers break down alcohol faster, so it leaves their blood sooner
24.A Class A restaurant sells a margarita to go. How must it be packaged?
1. In a bottle designed to look like a retail tequila bottle, for a premium feel
2. In any container the customer brings in
3. In an open cup with a lid and straw
4. Sealed, tamper-evident and labelled with the liquor brand and volume
25.Where may a patron carry a drink bought at a bar out onto the street?
1. In an entertainment district designated by municipal bylaw
2. Nowhere in Alberta under any rule
3. Anywhere within one city block of the bar, if the drink is in a plastic cup
4. Anywhere on the bar's own street until 3 a.m.
26.A visibly intoxicated patron wants to play the VLTs in the lounge. What applies?
1. They may play the VLTs as long as they stop ordering drinks
2. They may play only until last call
3. The licensee may not let them take part in gaming
4. Gaming is allowed if they pay cash
27.Which kind of business holds a Class D liquor licence?
1. A retail liquor store selling for off-premises drinking
2. A sports stadium with seat service
3. A members-only curling club bar
4. A brewery or distillery that makes its own products for sale to AGLC
28.Which licensed premises may serve liquor 24 hours a day?
1. A Class C airport travellers' lounge
2. A Class A hotel lounge on weekends
3. Any bar holding a special permit
4. A Class B stadium during playoffs
29.What can happen to a worker who fails to ask for ID from someone who appears under 25?
1. They must pay the patron's bar tab
2. They lose their driver's licence for 30 days
3. Nothing happens to the worker, because only the licensee is responsible
4. Their ProServe certification can be suspended or cancelled
30.When may the 15-year-old child of a bar's licensee be inside the Minors Prohibited bar?
1. Any time, because a parent owns the bar
2. Only on weekends before 9 p.m.
3. During hours when liquor service is not permitted
4. Only during the one-hour consumption period
31.Which worker in a Class A restaurant does NOT need ProServe certification?
1. A supervisor who manages the evening shift
2. A host who greets and seats guests at the door
3. A server who takes drink orders at tables
4. A dishwasher who works only in the kitchen
32.Two patrons have been fighting. What does AGLC suggest when removing them?
1. Seat them at the same table to make peace
2. Walk them out together through the front door so they can talk it out
3. Remove them at different times or through different exits
4. Let them settle it outside in the lot
33.What must be clearly displayed in the premises when a bar runs a draw?
1. The time, date and place of the draw
2. The names of every entrant
3. The cost of the prize to the bar
4. The bar's liquor sales for the week
34.How does age affect the way a person handles alcohol?
1. Young adults process alcohol the slowest of all
2. Age makes no difference to the effects
3. Older people process it more slowly and may be more sensitive
4. Older people build up tolerance over the years and feel alcohol less
35.A bar makes a batch of sangria. What must the batch container's label show?
1. The bartender's name and the price of each glass on the menu
2. When it was made, the amount of liquor and the ingredients
3. Only the name of the drink on the menu
4. The supplier's address and the GST number
36.How must liquor be carried in a car in Alberta?
1. Closed and out of easy reach of anyone in the vehicle
2. In the driver's door pocket for safety
3. In any container, as long as it is not spilled
4. Open only if it is in the back seat
37.Which rule applies to liquor sales activities and entertainment in licensed premises?
1. They must include a free drink for the winner
2. They must run only before 11 p.m.
3. They must not promote intoxication or liquor consumption
4. They must be approved in advance by the local police service each night
38.A police officer walks into a bar to check on the premises. What is the officer's status under the Act?
1. A visitor who needs an AGLC warrant
2. An observer with no power to inspect
3. An inspector, and staff must cooperate fully
4. A guest who must wait for the manager
39.What is the latest time liquor may be sold or served in a Class A bar in Alberta?
1. 3:00 a.m.
2. 2:00 a.m.
3. 4:00 a.m.
4. 1:00 a.m.
40.Under AGLC policy, staff must ask for ID from anyone who appears to be under what age?
1. 30
2. 25
3. 18
4. 21
41.What penalty range can a licensee face for serving liquor to a minor?
1. A $500 fine with no effect on the licence
2. From a $5,000 fine or ten-day suspension up to cancellation
3. A written warning only for a first offence, then a fine for a second
4. A one-day suspension and a staff meeting
42.A bar in Calgary hires a new server. By when must the server be ProServe-certified?
1. Within 30 days of the employment start date
2. Within 90 days of the employment start date
3. Within 7 days of the first scheduled shift
4. Before the end of the first year of work
43.Before letting a person in, what personal information may a licensee collect?
1. Driver's licence number and car plate
2. Any information the licensee chooses
3. Name, address and phone number
4. Name, age and photograph only
44.What is the minimum on-premises price for wine under AGLC's June 2026 rules?
1. $1.00 per 1 oz (28.5 mL)
2. $0.50 per 1 oz (28.5 mL)
3. $0.35 per 1 oz (28.5 mL)
4. $0.25 per 1 oz (28.5 mL)
45.Why is alcohol mixed with energy drinks a concern for servers?
1. Energy drinks are banned in Alberta licensed premises
2. Caffeine can mask intoxication, so a patron feels less drunk than they are
3. Energy drinks lower the alcohol content of the mix
4. Caffeine makes the body remove alcohol faster, so patrons sober up much sooner
46.What maximum fine can an individual face for adulterating liquor under the Act?
1. $500,000 and/or 5 years in jail
2. $50,000 and/or 12 months in jail
3. $1,000 and/or 30 days in jail
4. $10,000 and/or 6 months in jail
47.When may people drink in a public park picnic area in Alberta?
1. When the area is designated and a sign shows the area and hours
2. Whenever the park is open, as long as drinkers stay away from playgrounds
3. Only with a special event licence in hand
4. Only on statutory holidays during the day
48.An apparently intoxicated patron leaves and gets behind the wheel. What should staff do?
1. Do nothing, since the patron has left
2. Note the plate, model, colour and direction, then call police
3. Phone the patron's employer the next day
4. Stand in front of the car to physically stop the patron from leaving
49.Before giving information to an AGLC inspector, what may a licensee ask to see?
1. A court order signed by a judge
2. The inspector's home address
3. A letter from the local mayor
4. The inspector's photo identification
50.Who sets the hours when liquor may be sold and consumed in Alberta licensed premises?
1. Alberta Health Services
2. The AGLC Board
3. The local police service
4. Each bar's owner

Answer key with explanations

1. B — 43 mL (1.5 oz)
DrinkSense lists 1.5 oz (43 mL) of 40% spirits as one standard drink. The 28.5 mL figure is AGLC's serving size for pricing and service limits.
Alcohol and the body · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Alcohol and the body, DrinkSense — Lower-risk drinking
2. A — Staff are prohibited from doing it
AGLC policy prohibits licensees and their staff from dispensing liquor directly into a patron's mouth.
Serving and handling liquor · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Serving and handling liquor, Licensee Handbook 5.3.15 c)
3. D — Show care that they get home safely
AGLC lists demonstrating care for intoxicated patrons' safe return home as part of operating in a socially responsible manner, along with programs such as designated drivers.
Impaired driving and liquor in public · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 11 Impaired driving and liquor in public, Licensee Handbook 1.5.4 d); 1.5.5
4. D — The licensee may not let the intoxicated friend drink it
The licensee may not permit a person apparently intoxicated to consume liquor in the premises, no matter who bought the drink.
Recognizing and preventing intoxication · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Recognizing and preventing intoxication, GLCA s. 75.1 (b)
5. A — Class A
A Class A licence covers premises any member of the public may enter, for drinking on the premises and sealed liquor to go. Class D covers off-premises sales such as liquor stores.
Licences, inspections and penalties · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Licences, inspections and penalties, GLCR ss. 35, 36
6. B — Not before 6 a.m. the next business day
AGLC policy says such premises follow the end-of-night clear-out rule and may not reopen to patrons for food service before 6 a.m. the next business day.
Hours of sale and service · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Hours of sale and service, Licensee Handbook 5.1.4
7. A — Bubbles or peeling in the laminate
AGLC tells staff to check whether the plastic laminate has been tampered with, such as bubbles or peeling, and whether lettering has been altered or covered.
Checking ID · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Checking ID, AGLC How to Identify Minors (May 2025)
8. A — Entertainment ends by midnight and minors leave by 12:30 a.m.
A temporary licence suspension for an unlicensed event may be granted if entertainment ends by 12 a.m. and all minors are off the premises by 12:30 a.m., and never where VLTs are present.
Minors and the legal age · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Minors and the legal age, Licensee Handbook 5.5.16
9. A — No, minors are not eligible for ProServe certification
Anyone under 18 is a minor in Alberta, and AGLC states minors are not eligible for ProServe and may not serve or sell liquor.
ProServe certification rules · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 ProServe certification rules, AGLC ProServe program page — Minors
10. B — Disclose the information as soon as possible
Under section 69.2(3), the licensee must disclose collected information to a police officer as soon as possible after the officer requests it.
Refusing service and removing patrons · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Refusing service and removing patrons, GLCA s. 69.2 (3)
11. C — $0.25 per 1 oz (28.5 mL)
Draught beer may not be sold for less than $0.25 per ounce since June 2026. $0.16 was the previous minimum, and $4.00 per ounce applies to spirits.
Drink prices and promotions · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Drink prices and promotions, AGLC Liquor Bulletin, June 9, 2026 (Handbook 5.2.3)
12. B — A sparkling wine or a cocktail mixed with soda
DrinkSense says coolers, sparkling wine and cocktails with soda enter the bloodstream faster than flat drinks, so the effects are felt sooner.
Alcohol and the body · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Alcohol and the body, DrinkSense — Myths and facts
13. C — A barrier at least three feet high, with Staff Only and No Minors signs
The patios must be separated by railings, a wall or similar barrier at least three feet high, with a Staff Only sign on any service gate and a No Minors sign.
Serving and handling liquor · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Serving and handling liquor, Licensee Handbook 4.2.4
14. C — A 24-hour driver's licence suspension
Alberta applies a 24-hour licence suspension to drivers suspected of impairment by alcohol, drugs or a physical or medical condition affecting safe driving.
Impaired driving and liquor in public · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 11 Impaired driving and liquor in public, alberta.ca Impaired driving penalties — 24-hour suspension
15. D — Suggest a taxi and offer to call one
If staff are aware an apparently intoxicated person drove there, AGLC says they should suggest the person take a taxi and offer to call one.
Recognizing and preventing intoxication · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Recognizing and preventing intoxication, Licensee Handbook 5.8.3
16. D — An Incident Report
An inspector who observes an alleged violation may prepare an Incident Report; the CEO or delegate may propose a penalty or refer it to the Board.
Licences, inspections and penalties · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Licences, inspections and penalties, Licensee Handbook 13.1
17. C — 1:00 a.m.
AGLC's rules for automated self-serve beer and wine systems prohibit any service from the system after 1:00 a.m.
Hours of sale and service · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Hours of sale and service, Licensee Handbook 5.3.10 h)
18. B — Ask for a second piece of identification
If ID appears not to be genuine, staff must request a second piece of identification. Valid secondary ID must have a name, be government issued, carry a unique number and include the date of birth.
Checking ID · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Checking ID, Licensee Handbook 5.5.9
19. A — From 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
A Minors Prohibited licensee may get an endorsement to allow minors for food service between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., and must make sure no minors remain after 9 a.m.
Minors and the legal age · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Minors and the legal age, Licensee Handbook 5.5.17
20. C — At least 25%
For a Community Public Resale event, the licensee and designates plus a minimum of 25% of all bartenders and servers on site must be ProServe-certified.
ProServe certification rules · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 ProServe certification rules, Licensee Handbook 1.6.2 c)
21. D — He must comply or he becomes a trespasser
Police may exclude or remove anyone they believe in good faith is associated with a gang. A person told to leave must comply, and if not, is a trespasser.
Refusing service and removing patrons · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Refusing service and removing patrons, GLCA s. 69.1
22. C — The amount of liquor in the drink and its price
For on-premises drinking, the amount of liquor in each drink (ounces or millilitres) and the price must be on a menu or price list.
Drink prices and promotions · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Drink prices and promotions, GLCR s. 66; Licensee Handbook 5.2.1
23. A — Women generally have less body fluid, so blood alcohol rises higher
DrinkSense notes women have less fluid in their bodies, so the alcohol concentration in their blood is higher and they feel the effects faster and longer.
Alcohol and the body · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Alcohol and the body, DrinkSense — Myths and facts
24. D — Sealed, tamper-evident and labelled with the liquor brand and volume
Off-premises drinks must be in a sealed, tamper-evident container labelled with the brand and volume of liquor and the other ingredients, and must not resemble a retail liquor product.
Serving and handling liquor · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Serving and handling liquor, Licensee Handbook 5.3.24
25. A — In an entertainment district designated by municipal bylaw
A municipality may designate an entertainment district in its bylaws where liquor may be consumed in public, following those bylaws, and the removal rule makes an exception for it.
Impaired driving and liquor in public · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 11 Impaired driving and liquor in public, GLCA s. 89 (4); GLCR s. 91.1 (3)
26. C — The licensee may not let them take part in gaming
Section 75.1 also bars a licensee from permitting an apparently intoxicated person to take part in a gaming activity or provincial lottery in the premises.
Recognizing and preventing intoxication · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Recognizing and preventing intoxication, GLCA s. 75.1 (c)
27. A — A retail liquor store selling for off-premises drinking
Class D licences cover off-premises sales: retail and general merchandise liquor stores, hotel off sales, manufacturer's off sales and delivery services. Manufacturers hold Class E.
Licences, inspections and penalties · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Licences, inspections and penalties, GLCR s. 47
28. A — A Class C airport travellers' lounge
AGLC policy allows liquor to be served 24 hours a day in a Class C airport lounge, which is restricted to passengers waiting to board.
Hours of sale and service · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Hours of sale and service, Licensee Handbook 3.4.7
29. D — Their ProServe certification can be suspended or cancelled
AGLC warns that failing to request proof of age can lead to suspension or cancellation of required SMART certifications, warnings, fines, or suspension of the liquor licence.
Checking ID · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Checking ID, AGLC How to Identify Minors (May 2025)
30. C — During hours when liquor service is not permitted
A minor child or spouse of the licensee or manager may enter and remain during hours of no liquor service. Being the owner's child does not allow entry while liquor is being served.
Minors and the legal age · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Minors and the legal age, GLCR s. 94 (2) (a); Licensee Handbook 5.5.12
31. D — A dishwasher who works only in the kitchen
Kitchen staff, bus persons and cleaning staff are exempt. Hosts, greeters, servers and supervisors in Class A premises are all listed as positions that must hold ProServe.
ProServe certification rules · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 ProServe certification rules, Licensee Handbook 1.6.3
32. C — Remove them at different times or through different exits
AGLC suggests separating fighting patrons by removing them from the premises at different times or using different exits.
Refusing service and removing patrons · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Refusing service and removing patrons, Licensee Handbook 5.6.6 e)
33. A — The time, date and place of the draw
AGLC policy requires the time, date and place of the draw to be clearly displayed on the premises.
Drink prices and promotions · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Drink prices and promotions, Licensee Handbook 8.4.1 d)
34. C — Older people process it more slowly and may be more sensitive
DrinkSense notes that as people get older, their bodies process alcohol more slowly, so they may become more sensitive to its effects.
Alcohol and the body · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Alcohol and the body, DrinkSense — Myths and facts
35. B — When it was made, the amount of liquor and the ingredients
Each pre-mixed batch container must be labelled with when it was prepared, the amount of liquor in the batch and its ingredients, and the menu must list the liquor per drink.
Serving and handling liquor · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Serving and handling liquor, Licensee Handbook 5.3.20
36. A — Closed and out of easy reach of anyone in the vehicle
Liquor may be transported only in a capped, corked or otherwise closed container, even if previously opened, and not within easy access of any occupant.
Impaired driving and liquor in public · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 11 Impaired driving and liquor in public, GLCR s. 87.1
37. C — They must not promote intoxication or liquor consumption
AGLC policy says liquor sale activities must not promote intoxication, and entertainment must not promote liquor consumption or interfere with safe operation.
Recognizing and preventing intoxication · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Recognizing and preventing intoxication, Licensee Handbook 5.2.7; 5.10.2
38. C — An inspector, and staff must cooperate fully
Every police officer is an inspector under the Act, and AGLC policy requires licensees and staff to cooperate fully with police who enter the premises.
Licences, inspections and penalties · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Licences, inspections and penalties, GLCA s. 98 (2); Licensee Handbook 12.1.10
39. B — 2:00 a.m.
The maximum hours of liquor sales or service for Class A, B, C and F premises end at 2:00 a.m. Drinks already served may be finished during the following hour.
Hours of sale and service · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Hours of sale and service, Licensee Handbook 5.1.1
40. B — 25
Licensee staff must ask for proof of age whenever a person who appears to be under 25 tries to buy liquor or enter minors-prohibited premises. The legal age itself is 18.
Checking ID · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Checking ID, Licensee Handbook 5.5.7
41. B — From a $5,000 fine or ten-day suspension up to cancellation
AGLC's guide says a licensee may face a $5,000 fine or a ten-day suspension, up to possible cancellation of the licence, for serving a minor or letting a minor buy liquor.
Minors and the legal age · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Minors and the legal age, AGLC How to Identify Minors (May 2025)
42. A — Within 30 days of the employment start date
AGLC policy requires new hires in ProServe positions to be certified within 30 days of starting work. There is no 7-day, 90-day or one-year window.
ProServe certification rules · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 ProServe certification rules, Licensee Handbook 1.6.4
43. D — Name, age and photograph only
A licensee may, but does not have to, collect a patron's name, age and photograph. No other information may be collected, and it is used only for crime prevention and public safety.
Refusing service and removing patrons · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Refusing service and removing patrons, GLCA s. 69.2; Licensee Handbook 5.7.1
44. B — $0.50 per 1 oz (28.5 mL)
The June 2026 amendment raised the wine minimum to $0.50 per ounce. Draught beer is $0.25 per ounce, and $0.35 was the old wine minimum.
Drink prices and promotions · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Drink prices and promotions, AGLC Liquor Bulletin, June 9, 2026 (Handbook 5.2.3)
45. B — Caffeine can mask intoxication, so a patron feels less drunk than they are
DrinkSense warns that the caffeine in energy drinks can mask the effects of alcohol, so a person may feel they are not drunk when they are.
Alcohol and the body · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Alcohol and the body, DrinkSense — Drinking within the guidelines
46. B — $50,000 and/or 12 months in jail
Section 119 sets a fine of up to $50,000 or imprisonment up to 12 months, or both, for an individual who contravenes section 73 (adulteration) or 81 (prohibited sales).
Serving and handling liquor · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Serving and handling liquor, GLCA ss. 73, 119
47. A — When the area is designated and a sign shows the area and hours
A park owner or operator may designate a picnic area with a sign stating that liquor is allowed, the area and the hours. A peace officer may tell an intoxicated person to stop drinking there.
Impaired driving and liquor in public · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 11 Impaired driving and liquor in public, GLCA s. 89 (2), (3)
48. B — Note the plate, model, colour and direction, then call police
AGLC advises noting the licence plate number, vehicle model and colour and the direction of travel, and notifying police immediately.
Recognizing and preventing intoxication · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Recognizing and preventing intoxication, Licensee Handbook 5.8.4
49. D — The inspector's photo identification
All AGLC inspectors carry photo identification while on duty, and a licensee may ask to see it before providing any information.
Licences, inspections and penalties · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Licences, inspections and penalties, Licensee Handbook 12.1.8
50. B — The AGLC Board
Under the regulation, the Board may specify the hours that liquor may be sold, provided or consumed in licensed premises, and licensees must follow them.
Hours of sale and service · Based on: Alberta liquor law and AGLC policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Hours of sale and service, GLCR s. 92 (1)

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