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The Smart Serve final test is 33 randomly generated multiple-choice questions taken online with a webcam, and you need 27 right, which is 80 per cent. This sheet gives you 50 questions to work through on paper first, mixed across all 13 of our topics: training and certification, legal age and minors, checking ID, alcohol and the body, recognizing and preventing intoxication, refusing service and removing patrons, liability and penalties, hours of sale, pricing and promotions, running licensed premises, house policies and incident logs, and impaired driving.

We do not copy the Smart Serve course or its test, which are proprietary. Every question is written from the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019, its regulations, the Registrar's standards and AGCO information sheets, and the answer key on the last pages explains each answer. The same rules come back on the real test in different wording, so learn the numbers: 19 to drink, 18 to serve, sale and service from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m., and 45 minutes to clear drinks. Print it, or choose Save as PDF to keep it on your phone.

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1.Under the LLCA, which liquor may be carried loose in a car's passenger area?
1. Opened wine with the cork pushed in
2. Any liquor, as long as it is in a closed travel mug
3. Beer, if the driver is not drinking
4. An unopened container with the seal unbroken
2.According to AGCO, in what order do signs of intoxication appear?
1. In any order, or several at once
2. Only after the fourth drink
3. Always speech first, then motor signs
4. Always motor signs first, then speech
3.Who may the Registrar appoint to check whether a bar serves underage customers?
1. A retired police officer over 65
2. A youth compliance monitor under 19
3. A municipal by-law officer
4. A Smart Serve course instructor
4.What does AGCO suggest posting at the entrance about intoxicated and underage people?
1. That management may refuse them entry
2. That they get a free first drink
3. That they must sign in at the bar
4. That they may enter after 11 p.m.
5.What house policy does AGCO suggest about the number of drinks sold at once?
1. Limit how many drinks one person can buy at a time
2. Require patrons to buy at least two drinks
3. Sell only doubles after 11 p.m.
4. Sell drinks only by the pitcher
6.A server brings homemade wine for the kitchen to cook with and share after shifts. What does AGCO say?
1. It is fine if it is under one litre
2. The licensee must not permit it on the premises
3. It is fine if it stays in the kitchen and is used in cooking
4. It is fine as long as it is not sold
7.Besides a fine, what other penalty can an individual face for a general LLCA offence?
1. A lifetime ban from all bars
2. Up to ten years in jail
3. Up to one year in jail
4. Up to five years in jail
8.What do the last two digits of an Ontario driver's licence number show?
1. The licence class
2. The expiry month
3. The day of birth
4. The birth year
9.On New Year's Eve, until what time may a licensed bar sell and serve liquor?
1. 2:00 a.m. on January 1
2. 3:00 a.m. on January 1
3. 4:00 a.m. on January 1
4. 6:00 a.m. on January 1
10.At a golf course with a golf course endorsement, which staff are specifically named in the training standard?
1. Only the clubhouse bartenders
2. Beverage cart staff and course marshals
3. Only the golf course manager
4. Groundskeepers and pro shop staff
11.Under O. Reg. 746/21, which practices must a licensee avoid?
1. Offering food with drinks
2. Selling non-alcoholic beer
3. Posting drink prices where patrons can see them
4. Practices that encourage immoderate drinking
12.A patron drank heavily until 1 a.m. What does CAMH warn about the next morning?
1. A big breakfast removes the remaining alcohol
2. Alcohol is always gone after six hours of sleep
3. They may still be intoxicated when they wake up
4. Only a hangover remains, not alcohol
13.Where does AGCO say video surveillance should not be placed?
1. In lounge areas
2. In hallways
3. In washrooms
4. At the exterior entrance
14.A patron who has been drinking reaches for his car keys. Which option does Ontario recommend?
1. Drinking coffee, then driving
2. Waiting 15 minutes, then driving
3. A taxi, transit or a designated driver
4. Driving slowly on back roads
15.Why does AGCO say intoxicated people may look tired or sleepy?
1. Alcohol and cannabis are stimulants
2. Bars are usually kept too warm
3. Loud music causes fatigue
4. Alcohol and cannabis are depressants
16.A licensee corporation is convicted of knowingly selling liquor to a 17-year-old. Besides a fine, what does the LLCA require?
1. A written warning only
2. A licence suspension of exactly one day
3. A mandatory 90-day closure
4. A licence suspension of at least seven days
17.A couple finishes dinner with half a bottle of wine left, and one of them is clearly intoxicated. May the restaurant reseal it for that patron to take home?
1. Yes, any opened wine may go home
2. No, not for a patron who appears intoxicated
3. Yes, if it is carried in a paper bag
4. Yes, if the bottle is under half full
18.Under the Registrar's standards, how must non-alcoholic beverages be priced at a licensed bar?
1. Above the price of the cheapest beer
2. At no less than $2.00 each
3. At moderate prices compared with liquor
4. At the same price as a standard drink
19.A patron arrives at a bar carrying a sealed bottle of wine bought at a store to take home later. What does O. Reg. 746/21 allow?
1. It must be thrown out at the door
2. It must be handed over to the LCBO
3. It may stay sealed with them for use elsewhere
4. Staff may open and serve it to them for a corkage fee
20.Can a bar owner be held liable under section 52 for a sale made by one of the servers?
1. Only if the owner was on shift
2. No, only the patron who did the drinking is liable
3. No, only the server is ever liable
4. Yes, it covers sales by employees or agents
21.A patron shows a digital driver's licence in a phone app. What does AGCO say about digital ID in Ontario?
1. No digital ID is currently accepted
2. It is accepted for beer and wine only
3. It is accepted after 9 p.m. only
4. It is accepted if it has a photo
22.A bar's licence has a condition limiting service to midnight. Which rule applies?
1. The stricter licence condition
2. The general 2:00 a.m. rule
3. Whichever the manager prefers
4. 2:00 a.m. on weekends only
23.When Jordan's Smart Serve certificate expires, what must he do to keep selling liquor at the grocery store?
1. Wait one year before taking any new course
2. Ask the store to file an experience waiver with the LCBO for him
3. Recertify or get another approved certificate for his role
4. Nothing, because his experience now counts
24.What must a bar's posted or available drink lists show?
1. The bar's own cost for each item
2. Only the beer brands on tap
3. Drinks, liquor per drink, and prices
4. Only the prices of the cocktails
25.Typical alcohol content of beer and wine falls in what range, according to CAMH?
1. 20 to 30 per cent
2. 35 to 45 per cent
3. 1 to 3 per cent
4. 4 to 15 per cent
26.When should staff call the police during a disturbance, according to AGCO?
1. When they cannot maintain control
2. Only if someone is under 19
3. Never, as it hurts the licence
4. Only after closing time
27.A police officer reasonably believes liquor is being kept unlawfully in a vehicle. What may the officer do?
1. Search the vehicle without a warrant
2. Only issue a verbal warning
3. Ask the AGCO to inspect it later
4. Search only after getting a warrant
28.You notice one possible sign of intoxication in a patron. What does AGCO recommend first?
1. Cut them off and call police at once
2. Serve them a double to settle them
3. Keep monitoring for other signs
4. Ignore it until closing time
29.An adult who is not a licensee buys liquor for a teenager and is convicted. What is the maximum fine?
1. $50,000
2. $10,000
3. $200,000
4. $1,000,000
30.A patron who is slurring and stumbling insists he is fine and offers a big tip for one more beer. What must the server do?
1. Serve it but water it down
2. Serve it if he agrees to take a taxi
3. Refuse, because he appears intoxicated
4. Serve it, since he says he is fine
31.How does AGCO suggest pricing non-alcoholic drinks?
1. The same as a double spirit
2. Higher than alcoholic drinks, to cover their cost
3. Free only after midnight
4. Lower than alcoholic drinks, and promoted
32.What is the minimum size of the Sandy's Law warning sign?
1. 8 by 10 inches
2. 5 by 7 inches
3. 4 by 6 inches
4. 11 by 17 inches
33.What is the maximum AGCO monetary penalty for not displaying the required Sandy's Law warning sign?
1. Up to $2,000
2. Up to $20,000
3. Up to $50,000
4. Up to $200
34.A server checks a genuine-looking Ontario licence showing the patron is 20. It later proves to be an excellent forgery. What protects the server?
1. The patron's verbal promise about their age
2. The bar's sign saying ID is required
3. Having served the patron many times before
4. Relying on ID with no apparent reason to doubt it
35.What is the earliest time a licensed restaurant may begin serving liquor?
1. 11:00 a.m.
2. 9:00 a.m.
3. Noon
4. 7:00 a.m.
36.Maria holds only a liquor retail training certificate from a grocery-store course. Can she use it to serve drinks at a restaurant?
1. Yes, if the restaurant manager agrees
2. Only during her first 30 days on the job
3. No, it only covers retail store settings
4. Yes, any approved certificate works anywhere
37.Which device is banned from licensed premises under the Registrar's standards?
1. A cocktail shaker with a timer
2. An alcohol-without-liquid vaporizer
3. A breathalyzer vending machine
4. An automatic beer tap dispenser
38.Which of these equals one standard drink in Canada?
1. A 250 mL (9 oz) glass of 12% wine
2. A 2 oz shot of 40% spirits
3. A 142 mL (5 oz) glass of 12% wine
4. A 473 mL tall can of 5% beer
39.What is a safe transportation plan, as AGCO describes it?
1. A discount for patrons who drive
2. A list of quiet back roads that patrons can take to drive home
3. Ready ride options, such as taxis, for intoxicated patrons
4. A rule that patrons park close by
40.Can a municipality ban having liquor in a recreational area it owns?
1. No, only the province can
2. Only on statutory holidays
3. Only the LCBO can do that
4. Yes, by passing a by-law
41.You must repeat a simple question three times before a customer answers. Which sign is this?
1. Red eyes
2. Inappropriate sweating
3. Decreased alertness
4. Fine motor control
42.Under the LLCA, which of these is a person under 19 forbidden to do?
1. Sit on a licensed patio with family
2. Eat a meal in a licensed restaurant
3. Attempt to purchase liquor
4. Order a soft drink at a licensed bar
43.Is it legal to be intoxicated in a place the public is invited to, such as a shopping mall?
1. Yes, during daytime hours
2. No, the LLCA prohibits it
3. Yes, if the person arrived on foot
4. Yes, if the person is over 25
44.Which promotion does AGCO suggest for after-work crowds to lower intoxication risk?
1. Discounted pitchers until 7 p.m.
2. Low-priced snacks, such as a 'hungry hour'
3. Free shots for the first ten guests
4. Bigger glasses at the same price
45.A restaurant sells a bottle of wine with a takeout pizza. Which conditions apply?
1. Securely closed, bought and removed with the food
2. Anyone may collect it for the buyer
3. It may be sold alone after 9 p.m.
4. It may leave opened if it is poured into takeout cups
46.Can an individual convicted of being intoxicated in a public place be sent to jail under the LLCA?
1. No, they are not liable to imprisonment
2. Yes, for a mandatory 30 days on a first conviction
3. Yes, for up to five years
4. Yes, for up to one year
47.On an Ontario driver's licence, what does the first letter of the licence number match?
1. The first letter of the city of issue
2. The first letter of the birth month
3. The first letter of the holder's first name
4. The first letter of the holder's last name
48.Between what hours may liquor be delivered to a customer in Ontario?
1. 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
2. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
3. 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
4. Any time of day
49.Whose responsibility is it to make sure every server on shift holds a valid, non-expired certificate?
1. The AGCO inspector
2. The local police service
3. The LCBO
4. The licence holder
50.Is free liquor allowed as the prize for winning a darts tournament at a licensed bar?
1. No, free liquor may not be a contest prize
2. Yes, if it is under five drinks
3. Yes, if the prize is beer or wine rather than spirits
4. Yes, if the bar pays the tax

Answer key with explanations

1. D — An unopened container with the seal unbroken
Liquor may be in a vehicle if it is in an unopened container with the seal unbroken, or packed away out of reach.
Impaired driving and carrying liquor · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 13 Impaired driving, LLCA s. 42 (1) (a)
2. A — In any order, or several at once
AGCO says signs may appear in any sequence or be clustered, so patrons should be carefully monitored.
Recognizing intoxication · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Recognizing intoxication, AGCO Recognizing intoxication — Recognizing intoxication
3. B — A youth compliance monitor under 19
The LLCA lets the Registrar appoint individuals of a prescribed age under 19 to monitor compliance with the Act.
Legal age and minors · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Legal age and minors, LLCA s. 53 — Youth compliance monitors
4. A — That management may refuse them entry
AGCO's house policy list includes posting a sign that management reserves the right to deny entry to intoxicated or underage people.
Refusing service and removing patrons · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Refusing service, AGCO Information sheet: house policies — Monitor your door
5. A — Limit how many drinks one person can buy at a time
AGCO's house policy list includes limiting the number of drinks sold to an individual at one time.
Preventing intoxication · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Preventing intoxication, AGCO Information sheet: house policies — Monitor drinking by patrons
6. B — The licensee must not permit it on the premises
The licensee may not permit anyone, including employees, to possess other liquor anywhere used for the business, including kitchens and storage areas.
Running licensed premises · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 11 Licensed premises, AGCO Information sheet: illegal liquor
7. C — Up to one year in jail
Individuals convicted of a general LLCA offence may be fined, jailed for up to one year, or both.
Liability and penalties · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Liability and penalties, LLCA s. 68 (1) (b) — Penalties, general
8. C — The day of birth
According to AGCO, the final two numbers of an Ontario licence number indicate the holder's day of birth.
Checking ID · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Checking ID, AGCO Tips for checking ID — Checking an Ontario driver's licence
9. B — 3:00 a.m. on January 1
On December 31, sale and service may run from 9 a.m. until 3 a.m. on January 1.
Hours of sale and service · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Hours of sale, O. Reg. 746/21 s. 31 (1), para. 2
10. B — Beverage cart staff and course marshals
Interim Standard 4.1 names employees selling liquor from motorized vending carts and course marshals for golf course endorsement holders.
Training and certification · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Training and certification, Registrar's Interim Standard 4.1 — Completion of training
11. D — Practices that encourage immoderate drinking
Section 24 says the licensee shall not engage in or permit practices that may tend to encourage patrons' immoderate consumption.
Pricing and promotions · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Pricing and promotions, O. Reg. 746/21 s. 24 — Immoderate consumption
12. C — They may still be intoxicated when they wake up
CAMH warns that after drinking a large amount in an evening, a person may still be intoxicated in the morning and should not drive.
Alcohol and the body · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Alcohol and the body, CAMH Alcohol — How long does alcohol affect you?
13. C — In washrooms
AGCO suggests considering video surveillance of hallways, lounges and exterior areas, excluding washrooms.
House policies and incident logs · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 12 House policies and incidents, AGCO Karaoke tip sheet — Disorderly conduct
14. C — A taxi, transit or a designated driver
Ontario suggests a designated driver, public transit, a ride from a friend, a taxi or ride share, or staying overnight.
Impaired driving and carrying liquor · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 13 Impaired driving, ontario.ca Impaired driving — How to avoid impaired driving
15. D — Alcohol and cannabis are depressants
Because alcohol and cannabis are depressants, AGCO says patrons may show heavy or closed eyes or a fixed gaze as they become intoxicated.
Recognizing intoxication · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Recognizing intoxication, AGCO Recognizing intoxication — Tiredness
16. D — A licence suspension of at least seven days
For a licensee convicted under subsection 33 (1), the licence must be suspended for not less than seven days in addition to the fine.
Legal age and minors · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Legal age and minors, LLCA s. 69 (c) — Penalties, sale to a minor
17. B — No, not for a patron who appears intoxicated
Resealed wine may normally leave with a patron, but the licensee must not let a patron who is or appears intoxicated remove wine.
Refusing service and removing patrons · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Refusing service, O. Reg. 746/21 s. 39 (3) — Removal of liquor
18. C — At moderate prices compared with liquor
Interim Standard 5.9 requires a variety of non-alcoholic beverages to be available at moderate prices relative to liquor prices.
Preventing intoxication · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Preventing intoxication, Registrar's Interim Standard 5.9
19. C — It may stay sealed with them for use elsewhere
A licensee may permit sealed, unopened liquor bought from a retail store to be on the premises if it is meant for personal use elsewhere.
Running licensed premises · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 11 Licensed premises, O. Reg. 746/21 s. 35 (8)
20. D — Yes, it covers sales by employees or agents
Section 52 applies where a person or their agent or employee sells the liquor, so the business is exposed for its staff's sales.
Liability and penalties · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Liability and penalties, LLCA s. 52 — Civil liability
21. A — No digital ID is currently accepted
AGCO's tip sheet says only original ID should be accepted and that currently no digital ID is accepted as valid ID in Ontario.
Checking ID · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Checking ID, AGCO Karaoke tip sheet — Minors
22. A — The stricter licence condition
AGCO notes that some licences carry conditions that further limit the regular hours, and those conditions must be followed.
Hours of sale and service · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Hours of sale, AGCO Hours for liquor sale, service and delivery — Regular hours
23. C — Recertify or get another approved certificate for his role
Once a certificate expires, AGCO says the person must recertify or obtain a new certificate from a Board-approved program that fits their role and workplace.
Training and certification · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Training and certification, AGCO Responsible liquor sale, service and delivery training — Additional training programs
24. C — Drinks, liquor per drink, and prices
Interim Standard 5.1 requires lists of liquor varieties, the amount of liquor in each drink, non-alcoholic options and their prices.
Pricing and promotions · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Pricing and promotions, Registrar's Interim Standard 5.1 — Posting of pricing and menus
25. D — 4 to 15 per cent
CAMH says fermented drinks such as beer and wine range from 4 to 15 per cent alcohol, while spirits are typically over 25 per cent.
Alcohol and the body · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Alcohol and the body, CAMH Alcohol — How much alcohol is in a drink?
26. A — When they cannot maintain control
AGCO advises intervening early if safe, or calling 911, and calling police if you cannot maintain control.
House policies and incident logs · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 12 House policies and incidents, AGCO Karaoke tip sheet — Disorderly conduct
27. A — Search the vehicle without a warrant
Section 42 lets a police or conservation officer enter and search the vehicle, and anyone in it, without a warrant.
Impaired driving and carrying liquor · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 13 Impaired driving, LLCA s. 42 (2) — Search of vehicle
28. C — Keep monitoring for other signs
AGCO notes a single sign may not mean intoxication, so monitor the patron and stay alert for other signs while offering food and water.
Recognizing intoxication · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Recognizing intoxication, AGCO Recognizing intoxication — Strategies: initial sign of intoxication
29. C — $200,000
An individual who is not a licensee faces a fine of $200 to $200,000, up to one year in jail, or both, for supplying a minor.
Legal age and minors · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Legal age and minors, LLCA s. 69 (b)
30. C — Refuse, because he appears intoxicated
The ban applies to anyone who appears intoxicated, whatever they claim or offer; watering down a drink would also be adulteration.
Refusing service and removing patrons · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Refusing service, LLCA s. 32 — Sale to intoxicated person
31. D — Lower than alcoholic drinks, and promoted
AGCO's house policy suggestions say to price non-alcoholic drinks lower than alcoholic ones and promote them on tent cards.
Preventing intoxication · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Preventing intoxication, AGCO Information sheet: house policies — Promote non-alcoholic drinks
32. A — 8 by 10 inches
The regulation says the warning sign must be at least 8 inches by 10 inches.
Running licensed premises · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 11 Licensed premises, O. Reg. 745/21 s. 24 (6) — Warning sign
33. A — Up to $2,000
The AGCO penalty schedule sets a maximum of $2,000 for selling or supplying liquor without the prescribed fetal alcohol spectrum disorder warning sign.
Liability and penalties · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Liability and penalties, AGCO Schedule of monetary penalties (LLCA) — s. 36
34. D — Relying on ID with no apparent reason to doubt it
Under subsection 33 (5), relying on prescribed ID is not a contravention if there was no apparent reason to doubt it was authentic or belonged to the person.
Checking ID · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Checking ID, LLCA s. 33 (5) — Reliance on documentation
35. B — 9:00 a.m.
Regular hours for sale and service at licensed establishments start at 9 a.m. every day of the week.
Hours of sale and service · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Hours of sale, O. Reg. 746/21 s. 31 (1) — Hours of sale and service
36. C — No, it only covers retail store settings
AGCO notes that people holding only a liquor retail certificate may not sell, serve, deliver or take orders for liquor outside a retail store setting.
Training and certification · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Training and certification, AGCO Responsible liquor sale, service and delivery training — Liquor retail training programs
37. B — An alcohol-without-liquid vaporizer
Licensees may not have or permit a device designed to mix alcohol with oxygen or another gas into a mist for inhalation.
Pricing and promotions · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Pricing and promotions, Registrar's Interim Standard 5.12
38. C — A 142 mL (5 oz) glass of 12% wine
One standard drink is 341 mL of 5% beer or cider, 142 mL of 12% wine, or 43 mL of 40% spirits; larger pours count as more than one.
Alcohol and the body · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Alcohol and the body, CAMH Alcohol — How much alcohol is in a drink?
39. C — Ready ride options, such as taxis, for intoxicated patrons
AGCO suggests identifying transportation options for intoxicated patrons, arranging them with providers and keeping contact details handy.
House policies and incident logs · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 12 House policies and incidents, AGCO Information sheet: house policies — Adopt a safe transportation plan
40. D — Yes, by passing a by-law
Section 40 lets a municipal council designate a recreational area it owns or controls as a place where possessing liquor is prohibited.
Impaired driving and carrying liquor · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 13 Impaired driving, LLCA s. 40 — By-law designating recreational area
41. C — Decreased alertness
AGCO describes slower responses, trouble paying attention and needing simple questions repeated as signs that alertness is decreasing.
Recognizing intoxication · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Recognizing intoxication, AGCO Recognizing intoxication — Alertness decreases
42. C — Attempt to purchase liquor
Section 34 says no one under 19 may have, consume, attempt to purchase, purchase or otherwise obtain liquor.
Legal age and minors · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Legal age and minors, LLCA s. 34 (1) — Possession or consumption
43. B — No, the LLCA prohibits it
Section 31 bans being in an intoxicated condition in a place to which the public is invited or permitted access.
Refusing service and removing patrons · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Refusing service, LLCA s. 31 (1) — Intoxication
44. B — Low-priced snacks, such as a 'hungry hour'
AGCO suggests free or low-priced appetizers and a two-for-one snack 'hungry hour', since food slows drinking and absorption.
Preventing intoxication · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Preventing intoxication, AGCO Recognizing intoxication — Preventing intoxication: offering food
45. A — Securely closed, bought and removed with the food
Takeout liquor must be in a securely closed container, bought with food, removed together with the food by the same patron, between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m.
Running licensed premises · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 11 Licensed premises, O. Reg. 746/21 s. 40 (1) — Liquor takeout
46. A — No, they are not liable to imprisonment
Section 68 (2) says a person convicted under subsection 31 (1) or 41 (1) is not liable to imprisonment.
Liability and penalties · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Liability and penalties, LLCA s. 68 (2) — Exception
47. D — The first letter of the holder's last name
AGCO explains that an Ontario licence number begins with the first letter of the holder's last name, a quick consistency check.
Checking ID · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Checking ID, AGCO Tips for checking ID — Checking an Ontario driver's licence
48. C — 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
The regulation says liquor must be delivered only between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. on any day.
Hours of sale and service · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Hours of sale, O. Reg. 746/21 s. 10 (2), para. 6
49. D — The licence holder
AGCO states that the licence holder must ensure everyone involved in selling, serving, sampling or delivering liquor holds a valid, non-expired Board-approved certificate.
Training and certification · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Training and certification, AGCO Information sheet: recognizing intoxication — training requirement
50. A — No, free liquor may not be a contest prize
Except where O. Reg. 746/21 permits it, licensees must not permit free liquor to be offered or given as a contest prize.
Pricing and promotions · Based on: Ontario liquor law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Pricing and promotions, Registrar's Interim Standard 5.6

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The topics match what Ontario law expects servers to know, in the same multiple-choice style. The real test is 33 questions in one sitting of about 30 minutes, with two attempts per purchase and an 80 per cent pass mark. On this 50-question sheet, 40 correct is the same 80 per cent.

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Smart Serve Practice Test – Printable Questions and Answers