CannSell Practice Test 1

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1. An individual sells cannabis without authorization for the first time. What is the minimum fine on conviction?

   1. $100,000
   2. $10,000
   3. $1,000
   4. $500

2. How are AGCO Board-approved cannabis retail training programs delivered?

   1. Online, in English only
   2. In a classroom at an AGCO office only
   3. Online, in both English and French
   4. By mail, as a printed workbook

3. A permitted franchise agreement with a producer requires the store to devote half its shelves to that producer. Is that allowed?

   1. Yes, franchise agreements have no limits at all
   2. Yes, if the producer owns part of the store chain
   3. No, required display space is not allowed
   4. Yes, if those shelves are clearly labelled for customers

4. Under federal equivalency rules, 1 gram of dried cannabis equals how much fresh cannabis?

   1. 5 grams
   2. 15 grams
   3. 10 grams
   4. 2 grams

5. How must each sale transaction be recorded?

   1. Recorded only if paid in cash
   2. Traceable only to the till number
   3. Recorded only for sales over 10 grams
   4. Traceable to the employee who made it

6. Who may deliver cannabis sold by an authorized Ontario store?

   1. Any app-based food delivery service in the area
   2. Any third-party courier company hired by the store
   3. Only the authorization holder or its employees
   4. The customer's friend, picking up on their behalf

7. A store holder wants an unlicensed assistant to supervise staff and handle compliance. Is this allowed?

   1. No, those duties require a retail manager licence
   2. Yes, if the assistant has completed CannSell training
   3. Yes, as long as a licensed manager visits once a week
   4. Yes, if the assistant is at least 25 years of age

8. An unlicensed shop puts an 'Ontario Authorized' seal in its window. What does Ontario law say?

   1. The seal is decorative and has no legal meaning
   2. Only authorized retailers may use the seal
   3. Shops that have applied for a licence may use the seal
   4. Any shop may use the seal if it sells legal products

9. What is the maximum penalty for an individual convicted under the Cannabis Licence Act?

   1. $250,000 and up to five years in jail
   2. A warning letter for a first offence
   3. $5,000 and no possibility of jail
   4. $100,000, up to one year in jail, or both

10. A driver carries cannabis in the car. When is this legal?

    1. When the package is opened but the driver is completely sober
    2. When only a passenger is holding it in an open container
    3. When it is unopened, or in closed baggage out of reach
    4. When it is in the cup holder within the driver's easy reach

11. Can a cannabis store share its retail space with a coffee shop customers walk through?

    1. No, it must be walled off from other businesses
    2. Yes, if the coffee shop closes before 7 p.m. each day
    3. Yes, if the coffee shop also sells cannabis accessories
    4. Yes, as long as staff check ID at the coffee counter

12. Do Ontario's impaired-driving laws apply to snowmobiles and boats?

    1. Only during the winter months when roads are icy
    2. No, they apply to cars and trucks on public roads only
    3. Yes, including boats, snowmobiles and off-road vehicles
    4. Only to boats over a certain length with a motor

13. A municipality opted out of cannabis stores in 2019 and later opted in. Can it opt out again?

    1. Yes, by a council vote at any time
    2. Yes, but only before an election year
    3. Yes, if residents sign a petition
    4. No, a decision to allow stores is final

14. A person who looks about 22 walks into the store. What must staff do before letting them in?

    1. Ask them to sign a form saying they are over 19
    2. Let them in, since they clearly look over 19
    3. Let them in and check ID only at the cash register
    4. Ask for valid ID and be satisfied they are at least 19

15. Under federal law, how much cannabis may a young person possess before it becomes an offence?

    1. No more than 30 grams of dried cannabis or equivalent
    2. No more than 5 grams of dried cannabis or equivalent
    3. Any amount, if it was bought legally by a parent
    4. No more than 1 gram of dried cannabis or equivalent

16. Which signs suggest someone may have overconsumed cannabis?

    1. Mild dry mouth after a single puff hours earlier
    2. Feeling relaxed and slightly hungry after a meal
    3. Panic, paranoia, hallucinations or extreme confusion
    4. Talking calmly and clearly about their day at work

17. Which of these counts as a cannabis transaction that must be documented in the POS system?

    1. A staff member's lunch break
    2. A customer browsing without buying
    3. A loss or theft of cannabis
    4. A phone call asking about hours

18. Which sign may suggest a customer is impaired by cannabis?

    1. Clear speech and steady, quick movements
    2. Paying with exact change in cash
    3. Asking detailed questions about THC levels
    4. Confusion, drowsiness and slowed reactions

19. From whom may an Ontario cannabis store buy the cannabis it sells?

    1. The Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation (OCS)
    2. Any Health Canada licensed producer directly
    3. Any registered medical cannabis patient
    4. A wholesaler licensed by the municipality

20. What must a licensee obtain from employees as part of the hiring process?

    1. A reference from a licensed producer
    2. Criminal background checks
    3. A medical note about cannabis use
    4. Proof of a high school diploma

21. When might the effects of an eaten cannabis edible begin?

    1. Never, edibles cause no noticeable effects
    2. From 30 minutes to 2 hours after eating it
    3. Within a few seconds of the first bite
    4. Only after 6 to 8 hours have passed

22. Which method do the guidelines describe as likely the most harmful way to use cannabis?

    1. Eating a labelled edible with a known THC dose
    2. Applying a cannabis topical lotion to the skin
    3. Smoking burnt cannabis, especially mixed with tobacco
    4. Using a dry-herb vaporizer device at home

23. According to CAMH, how long is it safer to wait before deciding to take another dose of an edible?

    1. About four hours
    2. About one hour
    3. About thirty minutes
    4. About fifteen minutes

24. What responsible-use document must every Ontario cannabis store make available to customers?

    1. The store's annual sales and profit report
    2. Health Canada's Consumer Information – Cannabis
    3. The AGCO's schedule of monetary penalties
    4. A list of all licensed producers in Canada

25. Which kind of store advertising is prohibited?

    1. Ads that show the store's hours of operation
    2. Ads that list the store's street address
    3. Ads that state the store is AGCO-authorized
    4. Ads linking cannabis use with driving a vehicle