Serving It Right Practice Test – Printable Questions and Answers

50 Serving It Right practice questions on B.C. ID rules, intoxication, refusing service, drink sizes, hours and impaired driving, with a separate answer key. Free.

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The Serving It Right exam is 35 randomly generated multiple-choice questions, and you need 28 right, which is 80 per cent. This sheet gives you 50 questions to work through on paper first, mixed across our ten topics: SIR certification, legal age and minors, checking ID, intoxication, refusing service, controlling the premises, incident logs and inspections, hours and service areas, drink sizes and prices, and impaired driving.

We do not copy the Serving It Right course or its exam. Every question is written from B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance, and the answer key on the last pages explains each answer. The same rules come back on the real exam in different wording, so learn the numbers: 19 to drink, two pieces of ID, 24 hours before a removed patron may return, and 9 a.m. to 4 a.m. for bar hours. Print it, or choose Save as PDF to keep it on your phone.

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1.What are the licensee and staff responsible for regarding patrons' behaviour?
1. Controlling it so no one is harmed
2. Only behaviour of patrons under 25
3. Only behaviour inside the washrooms
4. Nothing once a patron has paid
2.Staff ask a patron to leave because he brought in his own bottle of rum. What else must happen?
1. Record it in the incident log
2. Keep the rum and add it to the bar stock
3. Nothing else, since he has left the premises
4. Sell the rum back to the patron by the glass
3.A liquor inspector asks to see proof that your servers hold SIR. What must the licensee do?
1. Have each server retake the exam on the spot
2. Produce the SIR records on request
3. Ask the inspector to come back with a warrant
4. Send the records to the LCRB within 90 days
4.Where may patrons drink liquor in a licensed establishment?
1. In the kitchen if they know the chef
2. Only in the licensed service area
3. Anywhere on the property, including the parking lot
4. On the sidewalk if they stay near the door
5.According to the LCRB, what is the safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy?
1. Two drinks a week
2. One drink a day
3. Wine only, in small glasses
4. There is no safe amount
6.A patron leaves with a resealed bottle of wine from a restaurant and is driving home. Where should it go?
1. In the trunk or behind the seat, out of reach
2. On the passenger's lap, held firmly
3. In the glove box beside the driver
4. In the cup holder, so it stays upright
7.What is the legal drinking age in British Columbia?
1. 19
2. 21
3. 20
4. 18
8.Whose responsibility is it to make sure patrons do not become intoxicated in a liquor primary?
1. The licensee's
2. The police officer on patrol
3. Each patron's alone, as an adult
4. The LCRB inspector's
9.May a bar give a regular customer a free drink?
1. Yes, as many as the customer wants on his or her birthday
2. Yes, free drinks every night for anyone booking a VIP table
3. Occasionally one, but not several or as an ongoing practice
4. Never; every single drink must always be paid for in full
10.A customer shows a combined B.C. Driver's Licence and Services Card. How many pieces of ID does it count as?
1. None
2. One
3. Two
4. One and a half
11.Under which condition may staff have a drink in the bar after their shift?
1. At any time of night, even after liquor service has ended
2. Only for free, as a thank-you from the owner for the shift
3. During licensed hours, not as wages or a bonus
4. Only if they are still wearing their work uniform
12.A police officer visiting a bar finds a contravention. How is it recorded?
1. On a parking ticket left on the owner's car
2. On a Licensed Premises Check form sent to the LCRB
3. In a verbal warning that is never written down
4. In the bar's own incident log only, by the officer
13.A server's old SIR certificate shows no expiry date. Is it still valid today?
1. Yes, as long as the server keeps working
2. Yes, certificates without a date never expire
3. No, such certificates expired on September 15, 2020
4. No, they expired when cannabis became legal in 2018
14.A restaurant allows bring-your-own wine. What kind of wine may a customer bring?
1. An unopened, commercially made bottle
2. Any wine, opened or not, from home
3. Spirits, as long as it is one bottle
4. Homemade wine from a U-Vin shop
15.For the rule on serving two drinks at once, which of these counts as one standard drink?
1. A 3 oz serving of spirits
2. A 5 oz glass of wine
3. A 20 oz pint of beer
4. A 9 oz glass of wine
16.A driver gets a second WARN reading within five years. What prohibition applies?
1. 7 days
2. 3 days
3. 30 days
4. 90 days
17.May a 15-year-old enter a B.C. liquor store?
1. Yes, alone, if not buying anything
2. Never, minors are banned from all liquor stores
3. Only if accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult
4. Only with a note signed by a parent
18.A door staff member believes a man in the line-up is intoxicated. What may she do?
1. Let him in if he buys food
2. Refuse him entry
3. Let him in for one drink only
4. Let him in if a friend is sober
19.What is the minimum price for spirits or liqueurs, before tax?
1. $1 per ounce
2. $5 per ounce
3. $2 per drink
4. $3 per ounce
20.One person in a group of four cannot show valid ID. May you refuse to serve the whole group?
1. No, you must serve the other three
2. Only if the group is loud
3. Yes, licensees may set that policy
4. No, refusing a group is discrimination
21.May a bartender drink liquor during her meal break at work?
1. Yes, if it is a low-alcohol beer or cider
2. Yes, as long as the manager on duty agrees
3. No, staff may not drink during working hours
4. Yes, one drink is fine if she has it with a meal
22.Which detail should an incident log entry include?
1. The patron's favourite drink and tip amount
2. The weather outside and the day's sales total
3. The music that was playing when it happened
4. The action taken by staff
23.A pub lets patrons pour their own beer from an automated system after staff authorize them. Who must hold SIR?
1. The company that installed and services the system
2. No one, since the machine controls the portions
3. Each patron who uses the self-serve system
4. The staff member who authorizes patrons to dispense
24.An inspector finds a bottle of homemade wine behind the bar. The owner says a friend gave it to him. What applies?
1. The licensee is accountable; a gift is no excuse
2. The friend, not the licensee, is responsible
3. It is fine if the owner drinks it after closing
4. It is fine because it was a gift for personal use
25.What does the Act forbid a licensee or employee from allowing in a service area?
1. A person ordering drinks for a friend
2. A person staying for more than three hours
3. A person becoming intoxicated there
4. A person drinking two different kinds of drink
26.How long is the driving prohibition for a FAIL reading or a refusal to give a breath sample?
1. 30 days
2. 7 days
3. 90 days
4. 3 days
27.A bar has permission to allow minors in its service area. May it hire a 17-year-old to serve drinks?
1. Yes, if an adult pours each drink for the minor
2. Yes, once the minor has completed SIR training
3. No, minors there may work but not sell or serve liquor
4. Yes, if the minor works only until 10 p.m.
28.Two patrons begin a loud, quarrelsome argument that may turn violent. What must staff not allow?
1. Patrons leaving before they order any dessert
2. Patrons moving from one table to another table
3. Patrons talking loudly about politics or sports
4. Violent, quarrelsome or disorderly conduct
29.What is the minimum price for a 5 oz glass of wine, before tax?
1. $3
2. $5
3. $1.50
4. $7.50
30.A customer offers a photo of her ID on her phone. What applies in B.C.?
1. Digital IDs are not acceptable
2. It is fine for regular customers
3. It is fine if the photo is clear
4. It counts as the second piece only
31.Who may provide door security at a licensed establishment?
1. A person licensed under the Security Services Act
2. Any regular customer who volunteers for the night
3. Any staff member who holds a valid SIR certificate
4. Any person over 25 who is big enough to handle trouble
32.What does the LCRB recommend as a best practice for the incident log?
1. Fill it in once a month, using staff memories
2. Make an entry every day, even if nothing happened
3. Let only the owner write in it, never the staff
4. Keep it inside the shift communication book with staff notes
33.A special event permit is for a festival expecting 800 people a day. Which training does the permit holder need?
1. Food Safe Level 1
2. No training for a one-day permit
3. Serving It Right
4. Special Event Server only
34.What is the widest possible window for liquor service in a B.C. liquor primary?
1. Noon to midnight
2. 9 a.m. to 4 a.m.
3. 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
4. 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
35.Compared with a younger adult of the same weight, how does the same amount of alcohol affect an older person?
1. It produces a lower blood alcohol content than in younger people
2. It produces a higher blood alcohol content
3. It has exactly the same effect at every age and weight
4. It leaves the body about twice as fast as in a young adult
36.A guest who was cut off is reaching for his car keys. What duty does the licensee have when removing him?
1. None once he is outside the door
2. To make sure he departs safely
3. Only to collect his unpaid bill
4. Only to note his licence plate
37.At a stadium, what may an employed 16-year-old do with liquor?
1. Walk the seating area selling cans of beer as a hawker
2. Nothing; minors may not be employed at stadiums
3. Serve it under SIR-certified adult supervision, without pouring
4. Pour and mix drinks at a concession stand alone
38.A customer insists on being served after the server refused. What applies?
1. The customer may pour their own drink
2. A customer cannot insist on being served
3. The manager must serve one final drink
4. The server must serve after a second request
39.When must an automated liquor dispensing system be shut off?
1. Only when a manager leaves the building
2. At midnight on every night of the week
3. One hour after liquor service ends
4. 30 minutes before liquor service ends
40.A tourist shows a foreign passport that expired last year. May you accept it?
1. No, expired ID is never accepted for any reason
2. Yes, but only for beer and wine, not spirits
3. No, foreign ID is never accepted in B.C. bars
4. Yes, if it is readable and the photo matches
41.Which is an example of a reasonable measure to avoid disturbing neighbours?
1. Turning off the outside lights at night
2. Supervising the parking lot
3. Moving the line-up into the street
4. Opening the doors to cool off the room
42.What is a liquor register?
1. A log of drinks refused each night
2. A record of all liquor purchases
3. A list of regular customers' tabs
4. A schedule of staff SIR training
43.Who must complete Serving It Right at a B.C. liquor primary establishment?
1. Only managers who supervise the service staff
2. Only staff members who are under 25 years old
3. The licensee, managers and all servers
4. Only the bartenders who pour and mix drinks
44.How long do patrons have to leave the service area after liquor service ends?
1. Fifteen minutes
2. One hour
3. Half an hour
4. Two hours
45.What does the LCRB say about combining alcohol and cannabis?
1. It cancels out the effects of both substances
2. It increases impairment and should be avoided
3. It helps a person sober up more quickly at night
4. It is safe if the cannabis is low in THC content
46.What does police issue at the roadside when a driver's breath sample shows WARN or FAIL?
1. A Licensed Premises Check
2. An Immediate Roadside Prohibition
3. A Serving It Right certificate
4. A Special Event Permit
47.Why might a minor try to buy a drink at your bar while working with the police or LCRB?
1. To check the bar's drink prices
2. To inspect the kitchen for food safety
3. To test whether staff refuse service to minors
4. To count the patrons for capacity
48.A patron was asked to leave because he was intoxicated. When may he lawfully come back?
1. After 1 hour
2. Not within 24 hours
3. After 6 hours
4. Once he has eaten
49.A lone patron orders a 60 oz pitcher of beer just for himself. May you serve it?
1. Yes, if he is a regular customer
2. No, pitchers are for two or more patrons
3. Yes, if he promises to drink slowly
4. Yes, if he also orders food
50.A customer who looks young can show only one piece of acceptable ID. What should staff do?
1. Serve one drink only
2. Refuse service
3. Serve after taking a photo of the ID
4. Serve if a friend vouches for them

Answer key with explanations

1. A — Controlling it so no one is harmed
The licensee and employees are responsible for controlling patrons' behaviour and making sure no one is harmed by liquor misuse or criminal activity.
Controlling the premises · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Controlling the premises, LP Handbook — Your responsibilities
2. A — Record it in the incident log
Removing a patron who brought in liquor not bought at the establishment is an incident that must be recorded. Outside liquor is unlawful and may not be added to stock.
Incident logs, records and inspections · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Incident logs, records and inspections, gov.bc.ca — Incident log
3. B — Produce the SIR records on request
The licensee must keep SIR records and produce them to a liquor inspector or peace officer on request; inspectors check staff certification during inspections.
Serving It Right certification · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Serving It Right certification, LP Handbook — Serving It Right
4. B — Only in the licensed service area
Liquor may only be sold and consumed in the service area shown on the floor plans; patrons may not take liquor to other parts of the property.
Hours, service areas and unlawful liquor · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Hours, service areas and unlawful liquor, LP Handbook — Where customers may consume liquor
5. D — There is no safe amount
There is no safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy; going alcohol-free reduces the risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Intoxication and alcohol · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Intoxication and alcohol, LCRB social responsibility — when not to drink
6. A — In the trunk or behind the seat, out of reach
A resealed bottle must not be readily accessible to anyone in the vehicle while driving, for example behind the seat or in the trunk.
Impaired driving and liquor in vehicles · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Impaired driving and liquor in vehicles, LCRB FAQ — Liquor and motor vehicles
7. A — 19
The legal drinking age in B.C. is 19; anyone under 19 is a minor.
Legal age and minors · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Legal age and minors, LCRB FAQ — Legal drinking age
8. A — The licensee's
The handbook says it is the licensee's responsibility to make sure patrons do not become intoxicated in the establishment or at an event site.
Refusing service and removing patrons · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Refusing service and removing patrons, LP Handbook — Overservice
9. C — Occasionally one, but not several or as an ongoing practice
A licensee may occasionally treat a customer to a free drink, but not multiple drinks that could lead to overconsumption, ongoing free drinks, or free drinks for VIP reservations.
Drink sizes, prices and promotions · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Drink sizes, prices and promotions, LP Handbook — Drink prices
10. B — One
The combined B.C. Driver's Licence and Services Card counts as only one piece of ID, so a second piece is still needed.
Checking ID · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Checking ID, LP Handbook — ID requirements
11. C — During licensed hours, not as wages or a bonus
After work, staff may drink in the service area if they are of legal age, it is during licensed hours, the liquor is not given in lieu of wages or as a bonus, and the licensee is treated like any patron.
Controlling the premises · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Controlling the premises, LP Handbook — Employee conduct
12. B — On a Licensed Premises Check form sent to the LCRB
Police record the contravention on a Licensed Premises Check (LPC) form, give the licensee a copy and send it to the LCRB for follow-up.
Incident logs, records and inspections · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Incident logs, records and inspections, gov.bc.ca — Preparing for inspections
13. C — No, such certificates expired on September 15, 2020
Certificates that showed no expiry date expired on September 15, 2020. Those servers must get a current SIR certificate.
Serving It Right certification · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Serving It Right certification, LCLR s. 184 (5)
14. A — An unopened, commercially made bottle
Customers may bring an unopened, commercially produced bottle of wine to drink with food; the restaurant may charge corkage. No other liquor may be brought in.
Hours, service areas and unlawful liquor · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Hours, service areas and unlawful liquor, Food Primary Handbook — Bring your own wine
15. B — A 5 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.
Intoxication and alcohol · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Intoxication and alcohol, LP Handbook — Drink sizes
16. A — 7 days
A second warn IRP within 5 years is a 7-day prohibition with a $300 penalty; a third within 5 years is 30 days and $400.
Impaired driving and liquor in vehicles · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Impaired driving and liquor in vehicles, RoadSafetyBC — IRP review policies
17. C — Only if accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult
A minor may be in a liquor store (other than a duty free store) only when accompanied by a parent, guardian, step-parent, grandparent, spouse or another responsible adult.
Legal age and minors · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Legal age and minors, LCLR s. 160
18. B — Refuse him entry
If a licensee or employee believes a person is intoxicated, they may forbid the person from entering the service area or ask the person to leave.
Refusing service and removing patrons · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Refusing service and removing patrons, LCLA s. 61 (3)
19. D — $3 per ounce
The minimum price for liqueurs and spirits is $3 per oz (28.4 mL), not including sales tax.
Drink sizes, prices and promotions · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Drink sizes, prices and promotions, LP Handbook — Minimum drink prices
20. C — Yes, licensees may set that policy
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.
Checking ID · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Checking ID, LCRB FAQ — Refusing service
21. C — No, staff may not drink during working hours
Licensees and employees may not consume liquor in the establishment during working hours, including breaks, meal periods and between shifts the same day.
Controlling the premises · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Controlling the premises, LP Handbook — Employee conduct
22. D — The action taken by staff
An entry should include the date and time, a description, the people involved, employees and witnesses, actions taken and relevant sales records.
Incident logs, records and inspections · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Incident logs, records and inspections, gov.bc.ca — Incident log
23. D — The staff member who authorizes patrons to dispense
Staff who authorize patrons to use an automated liquor dispensing system must be SIR certified, and they must be able to shut off a patron's access at any time.
Serving It Right certification · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Serving It Right certification, LP Handbook — Automated dispensing
24. A — The licensee is accountable; a gift is no excuse
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.
Hours, service areas and unlawful liquor · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Hours, service areas and unlawful liquor, LP Handbook — Unlawful liquor
25. C — A person becoming intoxicated there
A licensee or employee must not allow a person in a service area to become intoxicated, and must not let an intoxicated person enter or remain.
Intoxication and alcohol · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Intoxication and alcohol, LCLA s. 61 (2)
26. C — 90 days
A fail or refusal IRP brings a 90-day driving prohibition and a $500 administrative monetary penalty.
Impaired driving and liquor in vehicles · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Impaired driving and liquor in vehicles, RoadSafetyBC — IRP review policies
27. C — No, minors there may work but not sell or serve liquor
In a liquor primary that permits minors, minors may be employed but never to sell or serve liquor. Stadiums are the only exception.
Legal age and minors · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Legal age and minors, LP Handbook — Employment of minors
28. D — Violent, quarrelsome or disorderly conduct
A licensee or employee must not allow violent, quarrelsome, riotous or disorderly conduct in the establishment, and should call police if it may happen.
Refusing service and removing patrons · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Refusing service and removing patrons, LCLA s. 61 (2)
29. A — $3
Wine's minimum price is $0.60 per oz, which works out to $3 for a 5 oz glass, before tax.
Drink sizes, prices and promotions · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Drink sizes, prices and promotions, LP Handbook — Minimum drink prices
30. A — Digital IDs are not acceptable
The LCRB states that digital IDs are not acceptable; customers must show physical ID.
Checking ID · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Checking ID, LCRB FAQ — ID
31. A — A person licensed under the Security Services Act
Anyone providing door security at an establishment must be licensed under B.C.'s Security Services Act.
Controlling the premises · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Controlling the premises, LP Handbook — Controlling your establishment
32. B — Make an entry every day, even if nothing happened
The LCRB suggests building a daily habit of writing in the log, even to note that nothing happened, and keeping it separate from the shift communication book.
Incident logs, records and inspections · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Incident logs, records and inspections, gov.bc.ca — Incident log
33. C — Serving It Right
The regulation prescribes SIR for permit holders when 500 or more people a day are expected, and the Special Event Server program when fewer than 500 are expected.
Serving It Right certification · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Serving It Right certification, LCLR s. 185
34. B — 9 a.m. to 4 a.m.
For liquor primary licences, liquor service must start no earlier than 9 a.m. and end no later than 4 a.m. the next day, subject to limits on the licence.
Hours, service areas and unlawful liquor · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Hours, service areas and unlawful liquor, LCLR s. 10
35. B — It produces a higher blood alcohol content
The LCRB notes that the same amount of alcohol produces a higher blood alcohol content in an older person and makes them more impaired than a younger adult of the same weight.
Intoxication and alcohol · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Intoxication and alcohol, LCRB social responsibility — alcohol and aging
36. B — To make sure he departs safely
When an intoxicated person is removed, the licensee must ensure the person departs safely, for example by arranging a ride instead of letting him drive.
Impaired driving and liquor in vehicles · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Impaired driving and liquor in vehicles, LP Handbook — Overservice
37. C — Serve it under SIR-certified adult supervision, without pouring
At stadiums, minors may serve liquor but not open, pour or mix it, and must be supervised by SIR-certified adults. They may not work as hawkers in seating areas.
Legal age and minors · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Legal age and minors, LP Handbook — Employment of minors
38. B — A customer cannot insist on being served
The LCRB states that a customer cannot insist on being served liquor once a licensee has refused service.
Refusing service and removing patrons · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Refusing service and removing patrons, LCRB FAQ — Refusing service
39. D — 30 minutes before liquor service ends
Automated dispensing systems must be disabled 30 minutes before the end of liquor service and re-activated only when liquor hours begin.
Drink sizes, prices and promotions · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Drink sizes, prices and promotions, LP Handbook — Automated dispensing
40. D — Yes, if it is readable and the photo matches
Licensees may accept expired and foreign ID as long as it is readable and the customer can be recognized from the photo.
Checking ID · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Checking ID, LP Handbook — ID requirements
41. B — Supervising the parking lot
Examples include adequate outside and parking lot lighting, supervising parking, signs asking patrons to respect neighbours, soundproofing and indoor line-up areas.
Controlling the premises · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Controlling the premises, LP Handbook — Preventing disturbances
42. B — A record of all liquor purchases
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.
Incident logs, records and inspections · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Incident logs, records and inspections, LP Handbook — Liquor register
43. C — The licensee, managers and all servers
SIR must be completed by licensees, managers (staff who supervise liquor sale or service) and servers (staff who sell or serve liquor), not just one group.
Serving It Right certification · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Serving It Right certification, LP Handbook — Serving It Right
44. C — Half an hour
Unless the licence allows more time, all patrons must leave the service area within half an hour after liquor service ends.
Hours, service areas and unlawful liquor · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Hours, service areas and unlawful liquor, LP Handbook — Clearing patrons
45. B — It increases impairment and should be avoided
Combining alcohol and cannabis increases impairment and should be avoided, according to the LCRB's lower-risk guidance.
Intoxication and alcohol · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Intoxication and alcohol, LCRB social responsibility — cannabis
46. B — An Immediate Roadside Prohibition
Police must issue an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) and impound the vehicle when a breath sample on an approved screening device gives a WARN or FAIL.
Impaired driving and liquor in vehicles · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Impaired driving and liquor in vehicles, RoadSafetyBC — IRP review policies
47. C — To test whether staff refuse service to minors
Under the Minors as Agents Program, supervised minors test whether licensees sell or serve liquor to minors. The Act exempts them while they do this work.
Legal age and minors · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Legal age and minors, LCRB — Minors as Agents Program
48. B — Not within 24 hours
A person asked to leave must not re-enter the service area, establishment or event site within 24 hours; doing so is an offence.
Refusing service and removing patrons · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Refusing service and removing patrons, LCLA s. 61 (4)
49. B — No, pitchers are for two or more patrons
Pitchers of up to 60 oz (1.7 L) may be served only if shared by two or more patrons; one person's single serving is limited to 24 oz.
Drink sizes, prices and promotions · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Drink sizes, prices and promotions, LP Handbook — Drink sizes
50. B — Refuse service
If a person cannot produce two pieces of acceptable identification, service should be refused.
Checking ID · Based on: B.C. liquor law and LCRB guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Checking ID, LP Handbook — ID requirements

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Serving It Right practice test (printable PDF): common questions

Can I get the real Serving It Right answers as a PDF?

No. The exam is randomly generated and its questions are not published, so an answer-key PDF found online is unofficial. This sheet is original practice written from B.C. law and LCRB guidance.

How close is this sheet to the real exam?

The topics match what B.C. law expects servers to know, in the same multiple-choice style. The real exam is 35 questions with no time limit and an 80 per cent pass mark. On this 50-question sheet, 40 correct is the same 80 per cent.

How do I save this page as a PDF?

Press the print button and choose Save as PDF as the printer. Menus and ads are left out, and the answer key starts on its own page.

Serving It Right Practice Test – Printable Questions and Answers