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Serving It Right Practice Test 2026 – Free Serving It Right Questions

Original questions written from the official British Columbia handbook, with an explanation for every answer.

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Which of these is unlawful liquor in a licensed establishment?

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Key facts: Serving It Right (B.C. Responsible Beverage Service) Certification Exam

Free Serving It Right practice tests for anyone who sells, serves or delivers liquor in British Columbia. Every question is original and explains the rule behind the answer, with a citation to the B.C. law, regulation or LCRB handbook section it comes from. No sign-up, no limits, and your progress stays on your device.

Important: these questions are written from B.C. liquor law and Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) guidance, not copied from the Serving It Right course. We used the Liquor Control and Licensing Act, its regulation, the licence terms and conditions handbooks, LCRB information pages and RoadSafetyBC policy, which set the rules the course teaches.

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  1. 1Which of these is unlawful liquor in a licensed establishment?
    • A. A bottle a manufacturer left as a sample
    • B. A case recorded in the establishment's liquor register
    • C. A keg delivered by the establishment's licensed supplier
    • D. A bottle bought under the licence from an authorized source

    Unlawful liquor includes leftover manufacturer samples, stolen or smuggled liquor, homemade or U-Brew liquor, liquor not bought under the licence and adulterated liquor.

  2. 2What must a licensed outdoor patio have?
    • A. Clearly marked boundaries
    • B. A separate bartender
    • C. A roof over every table
    • D. Heaters for each table

    Licensed areas that are not indoors, such as patios, must have marked boundaries so they can be easily identified as the licensed service area.

  3. 3A licensee is a non-profit society. Who must complete SIR?
    • A. A director or senior manager
    • B. No one, since non-profits are exempt
    • C. The society's volunteer treasurer only
    • D. Every member of the society

    For a non-profit corporation such as a society, a director or senior manager completes SIR on the licensee's behalf.

  4. 4For how long must a licensee keep its incident log records?
    • A. At least 2 years from the date of each entry
    • B. At least 6 years
    • C. At least 6 months from the date of each entry
    • D. Only until the next LCRB inspection is done

    Records in an incident log must be kept for at least six years and be available to inspectors and peace officers.

  5. 5An inspector finds a bottle of homemade wine behind the bar. The owner says a friend gave it to him. What applies?
    • A. The licensee is accountable; a gift is no excuse
    • B. The friend, not the licensee, is responsible
    • C. It is fine if the owner drinks it after closing
    • D. It is fine because it was a gift for personal use

    Licensees are accountable for unlawful liquor anywhere on their premises; saying it was a gift, an accident or an employee's bottle is not acceptable.

  6. 6For the rule on serving two drinks at once, which of these counts as one standard drink?
    • A. A 3 oz serving of spirits
    • B. A 5 oz glass of wine
    • C. A 20 oz pint of beer
    • D. A 9 oz glass of wine

    The handbook treats a 12 oz sleeve of beer, a 5 oz glass of wine and a 1.5 oz serving of spirits as standard drinks when two drinks are served together.

  7. 7What is a liquor register?
    • A. A log of drinks refused each night
    • B. A record of all liquor purchases
    • C. A list of regular customers' tabs
    • D. A schedule of staff SIR training

    A liquor register is a record of all purchases of liquor inventory (receipts and invoices), including liquor bought from or sold to another licensee; it must be available for inspection.

  8. 8A barred patron refuses to leave. What is his legal situation?
    • A. He may stay as long as he stops drinking liquor
    • B. He is committing an offence and may be arrested
    • C. He may stay until he has paid his full tab
    • D. Staff must call his family before doing anything

    A person who does not comply after being asked to leave or barred is committing an offence and may be arrested.

  9. 9One person in a group of four cannot show valid ID. May you refuse to serve the whole group?
    • A. No, you must serve the other three
    • B. Only if the group is loud
    • C. Yes, licensees may set that policy
    • D. No, refusing a group is discrimination

    Licensees may set policies to keep liquor from minors, such as refusing to serve or sell liquor to a group if one person cannot show valid ID.

  10. 10A patron keeps fumbling coins and cannot pick up his glass cleanly. Which sign of intoxication is this?
    • A. A normal reaction to loud music
    • B. Impaired eyesight from dim lighting
    • C. Ordinary nervousness on a first date
    • D. Impaired fine motor skills

    Difficulty with small, precise movements is impaired fine motor skill; staggering or trouble walking is impaired gross motor skill.

About the test

About the Serving It Right (B.C. Responsible Beverage Service) Certification Exam

Serving It Right (SIR) is British Columbia's mandatory responsible beverage service program. The regulation makes it the prescribed training for liquor primary (bars and pubs), food primary (restaurants), catering, manufacturer, licensee retail store and wine store licences. Under the licence terms, all licensees, managers and servers must complete it, and staff who deliver liquor for these licensees need it too. Special events use a separate Special Event Server course, except that events of 500 or more people a day need SIR for the permit holder.

The program's official FAQ says the certification exam is multiple choice, with 35 randomly generated questions. You need 80 per cent, or 28 correct answers, to pass, and there is no time limit. The online course is free and takes about four hours to study; the exam costs $40 plus GST and includes three attempts. The program is currently offered only in English, and there is no minimum age to earn the certificate.

Certificates expire five years after you pass. Older certificates with no expiry date stopped being valid on September 15, 2020. Licensees must keep each employee's SIR number and expiry date for at least six years and show them to liquor inspectors. Servers who move to B.C. with a valid certificate from a recognized program in another province may work until that certificate expires.

The rules you are tested on come from B.C. law. The drinking age is 19, and anyone who appears under 19 must show two pieces of ID. No one may serve a person who is intoxicated or showing signs of intoxication, and a person asked to leave may not return for 24 hours. Bars may serve only during their licensed hours, never earlier than 9 a.m. or later than 4 a.m., with maximum drink sizes and minimum drink prices. Our ten topics cover these rules plus incident logs, inspections, unlawful liquor and impaired driving.

This site is independent. It is not affiliated with the Province of British Columbia, the LCRB or Responsible Service BC, and passing our practice tests does not give you a certificate. Only the official Serving It Right exam does that. Use our questions to learn the law well enough that the real exam feels familiar.

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How to prepare

  1. 1Study the free official Serving It Right course first; it takes about four hours. Then use our topic tests to check what you remember.
  2. 2Learn the core numbers: 19 to drink, two pieces of ID when in doubt, 24 hours before a removed patron may return, half an hour to clear patrons, and a 9 a.m. to 4 a.m. limit on bar hours.
  3. 3Know B.C.'s two-piece ID rule well: one government photo ID with date of birth, plus one piece with the name and a signature or photo. The combined driver's licence and services card counts as one piece, and digital ID is not accepted.
  4. 4Memorize the maximum serving sizes (3 oz of spirits, 24 oz of draught, 10 oz of wine, two standard drinks at once) and the main minimum prices ($3 per ounce of spirits, $3 for a 5 oz glass of wine).
  5. 5Understand what to do with an intoxicated patron: refuse service, remove them, make sure they leave safely, and record the incident in the log.
  6. 6Take one topic test at a time and read every explanation for questions you miss. Each one names the law section or handbook page behind the answer.
  7. 7When you score 30 or more out of 35 on two different mock exams, you have a safe margin over the 28 needed to pass.
  8. 8Before the real exam, set aside quiet time. There is no time limit, so read each question fully before you answer.

FAQ

Serving It Right test questions people ask

How many questions are on the Serving It Right exam?

The official Serving It Right FAQ says the exam has 35 randomly generated multiple-choice questions. Our mock exams also use 35 questions drawn from all ten topics.

What is the passing score for Serving It Right?

You need 80 per cent, which is 28 correct answers out of 35. Aim for 30 or more in practice to leave room for error.

How much does Serving It Right cost?

The online course is free. The exam costs $40 plus GST and includes three attempts. If you fail three times, you buy the exam again for $40 for three more attempts.

Is there a time limit on the Serving It Right exam?

No. The official FAQ says there is no time limit on the Serving It Right exam. Our mock exams are untimed too, so you can practise at the same pace.

How long is a Serving It Right certificate valid?

Five years from the date you pass the final exam. Certificates without an expiry date expired on September 15, 2020, so anyone holding one must recertify.

How old do you have to be to serve alcohol in B.C.?

There is no minimum age to earn the certificate. In a restaurant, staff aged 16 or older may carry drinks to tables but may not open, pour or mix them, and must be supervised by SIR-certified adults. Minors may not serve liquor in bars, except limited serving at stadiums.

Is Serving It Right available in other languages?

Not at the moment. The official FAQ says Serving It Right is offered only in English. Our practice questions are available in English and French.

Are these the real Serving It Right test answers?

No. The exam is randomly generated and its questions are not published, and sharing real answers would be cheating. Every question here is original and written from B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance. Learning the rules is what gets you through any version of the exam.

Do I need Serving It Right to deliver alcohol?

Yes, if you deliver for a restaurant, bar, liquor store, wine store or manufacturer store. Restaurants and bars must also make sure a third-party courier delivering liquor for them has SIR.

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