Serving It Right Practice Test 4

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1. 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

2. In which situation may liquor lawfully be given to a minor?

   1. By an older friend at a house party
   2. By a bar on the minor's 18th birthday
   3. By a server if the parent phones to approve
   4. By a parent in their home, for drinking there

3. Which promotion is not allowed in a B.C. licensed establishment?

   1. A loyalty points card
   2. A team-night discount
   3. A lower price at lunch
   4. Two-for-one drinks

4. If you are unsure whether a customer is 19 or older, how many pieces of ID should you ask for?

   1. One
   2. Three
   3. Two
   4. None, if they look over 19

5. 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

6. What does the Act say about an intoxicated person in a public place?

   1. They may stay if they are walking home
   2. They are allowed until 2 a.m.
   3. They must not be there and may be arrested
   4. They need only a warning from police

7. What must a liquor primary have at each entry point to prevent overcrowding?

   1. A cashier selling drink tickets at the front door
   2. Controls that let staff count people in and out
   3. A sign showing tonight's drink specials and prices
   4. A coat check run by a volunteer from the community

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Which of these is an offence under B.C.'s Liquor Control and Licensing Act?

    1. Letting a minor eat in a restaurant
    2. Supplying liquor to a minor
    3. Serving a minor a soft drink
    4. Asking a minor for two pieces of ID

12. The fire department sets an occupant load of 150 and the building official sets 140. Which number must the bar use?

    1. Whichever the manager prefers
    2. 140, the lower number
    3. 145, the average
    4. 150, the higher number

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. Which tip is part of the LCRB's lower-risk drinking guidance?

    1. Mix alcohol with cannabis to relax
    2. Skip meals to feel effects sooner
    3. Drink quickly so you leave early
    4. Wait at least one hour between drinks

16. When may LCRB inspectors inspect a licensed establishment?

    1. Only during daytime business hours
    2. Only after a customer complaint
    3. With or without advance notice
    4. Only with 48 hours' written notice

17. Which of these is a sign of intoxication that B.C. liquor inspectors look for?

    1. Paying with a credit card
    2. Slurred speech
    3. Ordering a second soft drink
    4. Asking to see the menu again

18. 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

19. A liquor primary licence is held by a corporation. Who must complete SIR on its behalf?

    1. Every shareholder of the corporation
    2. No one, since a corporation cannot take training
    3. An authorized signing officer of the corporation
    4. The corporation's outside accountant

20. 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

21. After removing an intoxicated patron, what else must the licensee make sure of?

    1. That the person pays an extra service fee
    2. That the person leaves by the back door
    3. That the person departs safely
    4. That the person signs the incident log

22. 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

23. What must a liquor primary make available to patrons while serving liquor?

    1. Free taxi rides home
    2. Free refills of beer
    3. A live band or DJ
    4. Food and non-alcoholic drinks

24. Why should staff carefully examine both pieces of ID when in doubt?

    1. So the customer's details can be added to a mailing list
    2. Because ID must be copied and kept for six years
    3. Because the LCRB requires a written ID log for every sale
    4. Otherwise the licensee can be held responsible for serving a minor

25. What is the legal drinking age in British Columbia?

    1. 19
    2. 21
    3. 20
    4. 18

26. When may a licensed establishment sell or serve liquor?

    1. Only during the hours on its licence
    2. Any time the kitchen is open for meals
    3. Any time before midnight on any day
    4. Any time customers are still on the premises

27. Which practice is not allowed?

    1. Offering water with every drink
    2. Pre-mixing cocktails from original bottles
    3. Circulating trays of shooters nobody ordered
    4. Serving food during liquor service

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. What is the administrative monetary penalty for a FAIL IRP?

    1. $300
    2. $1,000
    3. $500
    4. $200

32. 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

33. What must the first (primary) piece of ID show?

    1. Date of birth only, issued by a school or college
    2. Address and phone number, issued by a bank or utility
    3. Name and signature, issued by any business or employer
    4. Name, date of birth and photo, issued by a government

34. A 16-year-old works in a restaurant with a food primary licence. What may she do with liquor?

    1. Serve it to tables, but not open, pour or mix it
    2. Mix drinks if a manager is in the building
    3. Pour wine, but not mix cocktails
    4. Nothing; minors may not carry liquor at all

35. 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