ProServe Alberta Practice Test 4

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1. Which rule applies to liquor on an Alberta golf course?

   1. Beverage carts may sell liquor only
   2. Golfers may bring their own cooler of beer if they tip the cart staff
   3. Patrons may not bring their own; cart staff must be 18 or older
   4. Any golfer may drive the beverage cart

2. Which statement about ProServe is correct?

   1. It is optional for bartenders in Class A premises
   2. It covers only cannabis retail and gaming rules
   3. It replaces all on-the-job training an employer must give
   4. It is social responsibility training, not a guide to every liquor law

3. What is a good first step to calm an unruly patron, according to AGLC?

   1. Call the patron's family to come and get them
   2. Offer a free drink to end the argument and keep the patron happy
   3. Talk calmly but firmly and ask the patron's friends for help
   4. Raise your voice so the whole room hears

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. Which activity may staff NOT permit in licensed premises under section 69?

   1. A trivia night with no liquor prizes
   2. Dancing that meets the conditions the AGLC Board has set for it
   3. Anything that may injure the health or safety of people there
   4. Approved live music on a small stage

9. A man barred last month walks back in. Under the Act, what has he done?

   1. Nothing wrong once 30 days have passed
   2. Entered after being forbidden to enter, an offence
   3. Nothing wrong if he stays sober
   4. Broken a house rule, which has no legal effect

10. After liquor service ends, how long may patrons keep drinking what they were served?

    1. Up to 30 minutes
    2. Up to one hour
    3. Up to 15 minutes
    4. Up to two hours

11. May a bartender drink a beer while working her shift?

    1. Yes, after midnight on busy nights
    2. No, staff may not drink or be under the influence on duty
    3. Yes, one beer per shift is allowed
    4. Yes, if a customer buys it for her as a thank-you for good service

12. 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

13. Since June 2026, what is the minimum on-premises price for spirits?

    1. $4.00 per 1 oz (28.5 mL), before GST
    2. $5.00 per 2 oz (57 mL), before GST
    3. $3.00 per 1.5 oz (43 mL), before GST
    4. $2.75 per 1 oz (28.5 mL), before GST

14. A 14-year-old walks into a Class D liquor store alone to buy a gift. What applies?

    1. The teen may not be there without an adult parent or guardian buying liquor
    2. The teen may stay and browse as long as no liquor is bought or carried out
    3. Minors may enter liquor stores freely in Alberta
    4. The teen may buy liquor with a written note

15. Police identify a patron convicted of drug trafficking 18 months ago. What must the licensee do?

    1. Serve the person only food and soft drinks
    2. Bar the person from the licensed premises
    3. Allow entry with a security escort
    4. Allow entry if the person is sober

16. A patron who appears to be a minor cannot produce satisfactory ID in a minors-prohibited lounge. What must staff do?

    1. Refuse service and ask the person to leave
    2. Accept a photo of ID on the person's phone
    3. Serve one drink and note it in the log
    4. Let the person stay with an adult friend

17. To enter a bar's prize draw, what can patrons NOT be required to do?

    1. Buy or drink liquor
    2. Write their name on a ballot
    3. Be present at the posted draw time
    4. Fill in an entry form by the deadline

18. Where in a licensed premises may liquor NOT be served or consumed?

    1. A storage room, kitchen or back hallway
    2. The dining room during meal hours
    3. A banquet room covered by the licence
    4. An approved and defined patio

19. 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)

20. A server certified in another province two years ago moves to Alberta. What applies?

    1. Only certificates from British Columbia are recognized
    2. Her certificate is automatically valid in Alberta
    3. She can apply to AGLC to have that certificate recognized
    4. She can never use another province's certificate

21. A family hosts a wedding under a Private Special Event licence. Do the volunteer bartenders need ProServe?

    1. Yes, every bartender must be certified first
    2. Only if the bartenders are paid for the evening
    3. No, ProServe is not required for private special events
    4. Yes, if more than 50 guests will attend

22. 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

23. 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

24. Which serving equals one standard drink?

    1. 473 mL (16 oz) of 5% beer
    2. 250 mL (9 oz) of 12% wine
    3. 60 mL (2 oz) of 40% spirits
    4. 142 mL (5 oz) of 12% wine

25. 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

26. 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

27. About how much pure alcohol is in one standard drink, according to AGLC's DrinkSense?

    1. 30 mL
    2. 5 mL
    3. 17 mL
    4. 43 mL

28. 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

29. A members-only veterans' club with a bar for members and guests usually holds which class of licence?

    1. Class D
    2. Class F
    3. Class C
    4. Class A

30. Why does AGLC suggest examining ID under a black light?

    1. It reveals whether the ID has expired
    2. Altered lettering on the ID will show up
    3. It shows the holder's home address
    4. It makes the photo easier to compare

31. Which question is a suggested way to confirm that a doubtful ID belongs to the patron?

    1. "Where did you park your car tonight?"
    2. "What are you planning to drink?"
    3. "Who is paying for your drinks?"
    4. "How do you spell your middle name?"

32. 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

33. An AGLC inspector asks a bartender for proof of ProServe. Which of these is acceptable?

    1. A letter from her manager confirming her training
    2. A receipt or email showing she bought the online course
    3. A clear photo of the QR-coded certificate on her phone
    4. Her verbal statement that she passed last month

34. A patron on a licensed patio wants to walk to the sidewalk with an open beer. What applies?

    1. They may during daytime hours only
    2. They may, as long as they stay within sight of a server on the patio at all times
    3. They may if the beer is in a plastic cup
    4. Patrons may not leave the patio with liquor unless it is commercially sealed

35. 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