Serving It Right Practice Test 1

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1. Which of these is unlawful liquor in a licensed establishment?

   1. A bottle a manufacturer left as a sample
   2. A case recorded in the establishment's liquor register
   3. A keg delivered by the establishment's licensed supplier
   4. A bottle bought under the licence from an authorized source

2. What must a licensed outdoor patio have?

   1. Clearly marked boundaries
   2. A separate bartender
   3. A roof over every table
   4. Heaters for each table

3. A licensee is a non-profit society. Who must complete SIR?

   1. A director or senior manager
   2. No one, since non-profits are exempt
   3. The society's volunteer treasurer only
   4. Every member of the society

4. For how long must a licensee keep its incident log records?

   1. At least 2 years from the date of each entry
   2. At least 6 years
   3. At least 6 months from the date of each entry
   4. Only until the next LCRB inspection is done

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. A barred patron refuses to leave. What is his legal situation?

   1. He may stay as long as he stops drinking liquor
   2. He is committing an offence and may be arrested
   3. He may stay until he has paid his full tab
   4. Staff must call his family before doing anything

9. 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

10. A patron keeps fumbling coins and cannot pick up his glass cleanly. Which sign of intoxication is this?

    1. A normal reaction to loud music
    2. Impaired eyesight from dim lighting
    3. Ordinary nervousness on a first date
    4. Impaired fine motor skills

11. What must a liquor primary's price list show?

    1. Only drinks under five dollars
    2. Only the names of the bartenders
    3. Only the most expensive drinks on offer
    4. Types of liquor, drink sizes and prices

12. Which issue do LCRB inspections generally focus on?

    1. Menu prices of food
    2. Sale to minors
    3. Staff vacation schedules
    4. Background music choices

13. 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

14. A patron is not intoxicated but is harassing other guests. What does the Act let staff do?

    1. Ask him to leave the establishment
    2. Hold him in a back room for police
    3. Nothing, since he is not intoxicated
    4. Only cut off his liquor service

15. May a driver have an open bottle of wine within reach in the car while driving?

    1. Yes, if the cork is pushed back in
    2. Yes, if a passenger holds it
    3. No
    4. Yes, if the car is not moving

16. How long is a Serving It Right certificate valid?

    1. For life, with no expiry
    2. 5 years from completion
    3. 2 years from completion
    4. 10 years from completion

17. A server sold liquor to a 18-year-old after checking two pieces of authentic-looking ID that turned out fake. What protects her?

    1. Nothing; serving a minor is an offence in every case
    2. The fact that the minor looked older than 25
    3. The fact that the minor paid by credit card
    4. She asked for prescribed ID, examined it and believed it real

18. 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

19. What rule applies to servers' clothing?

    1. They must wear a uniform supplied by a liquor company
    2. They may wear any clothing, since there are no rules
    3. No prominent liquor-brand clothing, except in an allowed promotion
    4. They must wear clothing showing the bar's drink specials

20. A pub has a Family Food Service term on its licence. Until what time may minors be there with a parent?

    1. Until 8 p.m.
    2. Until 10 p.m.
    3. Until last call
    4. Until midnight

21. An employee of a B.C. liquor store delivers liquor orders to homes. Does she need SIR?

    1. No, only bar staff need SIR
    2. Yes, delivery staff of licensees need SIR
    3. Only if she also works the till
    4. No, SIR covers only on-site service

22. What is the largest single serving of wine a patron may be served by the glass?

    1. 6 oz (170 mL)
    2. 16 oz (454 mL)
    3. 10 oz (284 mL)
    4. A full 750 mL bottle

23. 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

24. A friend at the bar wants to give his own drink to a patron who is visibly intoxicated. What does the Act say?

    1. It is allowed if staff did not pour it
    2. It is allowed if the drink is half finished
    3. It is allowed since the friend already paid
    4. No one may give liquor to an intoxicated person

25. Where does a liquor primary find its maximum number of patrons or persons?

    1. On the SIR certificate
    2. On the price list
    3. On its liquor licence
    4. On the menu

26. 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

27. 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

28. A patron staggers on the way to the washroom and bumps into tables. Which sign is this?

    1. A sign of hunger only
    2. Impaired gross motor skills
    3. A sign of dehydration only
    4. Impaired fine motor skills

29. How many standard-sized bottles of beer may one patron be served at one time?

    1. Four
    2. Two
    3. One
    4. Three

30. 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

31. May a bar hold a happy hour with lower drink prices?

    1. Yes, if prices stay above the minimums
    2. Only on weekends after 9 p.m.
    3. No, prices must be the same all day
    4. Yes, with no limit on how low prices go

32. A restaurant offers a champagne brunch package. What rule applies to the liquor in it?

    1. A specified, limited amount, itemized on the bill
    2. Liquor must be free and not shown on the bill
    3. Unlimited refills for the price of the package
    4. Any amount, as long as food is included too

33. When may passengers drink liquor in a motorhome?

    1. While moving, as long as the driver stays sober
    2. Only where camping is allowed, never while moving
    3. Any time at all, since an RV is legally a home
    4. Only on highways that are outside city limits

34. Which of these is acceptable as a second piece of ID?

    1. A credit card with the holder's name and signature
    2. A store receipt printed with the holder's full name
    3. A photocopy of the holder's passport photo page
    4. A business card printed with the holder's name

35. May people drink liquor in a public park in B.C.?

    1. Yes, anywhere at all, as long as they are 19 or older
    2. Only in areas licensed or designated by local government
    3. Yes, before 10 p.m., in every park across B.C.
    4. No, never, under any circumstances anywhere in B.C.