Smart Serve Practice Test 8

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1. Under the LLCA, which of these places may a person have or consume liquor (apart from closed containers)?

   1. A public sidewalk
   2. A city bus
   3. A school yard
   4. A residence

2. What is the maximum fine for a corporation convicted of a general LLCA offence?

   1. $50,000
   2. $250,000
   3. $1,000,000
   4. $100,000

3. Which signs point to alcohol poisoning and the need for emergency help?

   1. Frequent trips to the washroom
   2. Loud talking, laughing and dancing
   3. Clammy skin, low body temperature, slow breathing
   4. Flushed cheeks, a cheerful mood and talking more than usual

4. Where does the LLCA allow a parent to supply liquor to their own child under 19?

   1. Only at events held under a permit
   2. Anywhere, as long as the parent is present
   3. In a residence or a prescribed private place
   4. In any licensed restaurant during a meal

5. 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

6. A patron shows a clear photo of their driver's licence on their phone. What should you do?

   1. Accept it if the photo is clear
   2. Accept it if the patron looks over 25
   3. Refuse it; you must check the physical ID
   4. Accept it with a credit card in the same name

7. You suspect an ID belongs to someone else. Which question does AGCO suggest asking?

   1. What time did you arrive tonight?
   2. How do you spell your middle name?
   3. Who drove you here tonight?
   4. What do you do for a living?

8. 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

9. Which list matches factors CAMH says affect how alcohol affects a person?

   1. Weight, age, sex, food eaten and mood
   2. Height, eye colour and shoe size
   3. Job title, car model and postal code
   4. Hair colour, star sign and income

10. An AGCO inspector arrives unannounced on a busy Friday. What does AGCO guidance say?

    1. Ask them to come back with a booked appointment on a weekday
    2. Allow it; inspections can happen at any reasonable time
    3. Refuse until the owner arrives
    4. Only allow it before 5 p.m.

11. Which is an early sign of alcohol intoxication described by CAMH?

    1. Coma
    2. Loss of bladder control
    3. Reduced inhibition
    4. Low body temperature

12. 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

13. Two groups are about to fight. After separating them, what does AGCO advise about their leaving?

    1. Keep both groups inside until the bar closes at 2 a.m.
    2. Make both groups leave together
    3. Let them settle it outside
    4. Do not let both groups leave at the same time

14. 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

15. Which of these contests is prohibited on licensed premises?

    1. A contest that involves drinking liquor
    2. A trivia night with a gift card prize
    3. A karaoke contest with a T-shirt prize
    4. A darts league with a trophy

16. 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

17. A licensed patio's live band is disturbing nearby residents. What does O. Reg. 746/21 say?

    1. Only the municipality is responsible
    2. The licensee must not permit noise that disturbs residents
    3. Any noise is fine until 2:00 a.m.
    4. Noise rules apply only indoors, so the patio band is allowed

18. On an Ontario driver's licence, the 9th and 10th digits (on either side of a dash) match what?

    1. The year the licence was issued
    2. The month of birth
    3. The day of birth
    4. The last two digits of the birth year

19. A patron is sweating heavily in a cool room and has not been dancing. What should a server think?

    1. It means they need a colder drink and some ice water
    2. It proves they are under 19
    3. It may be a sign of intoxication to watch
    4. It shows they are definitely sober

20. Which Ontario driver's licence security feature can only be seen under a blacklight?

    1. The barcode on the back
    2. The raised licence number
    3. An Ontario logo and a trillium in UV ink
    4. The holder's printed signature below the photo

21. Under O. Reg. 746/21, where must a bar normally buy the liquor it sells?

    1. From any grocery store
    2. From a duty-free shop
    3. From a friend's home brewery
    4. From the LCBO

22. A bar uses security guards supplied by an outside agency. What does AGCO call industry best practice for them?

    1. Let them work without liquor training
    2. Make sure they also hold a Board-approved certificate
    3. Have them sign a liability waiver instead of taking training
    4. Have them watch staff serve for one shift

23. Which body approves responsible liquor service training courses in Ontario?

    1. The Board of the AGCO
    2. The Licence Appeal Tribunal
    3. The Ontario Ministry of Health
    4. The Liquor Control Board of Ontario

24. Under the LLCA, to whom is it illegal to sell or supply liquor?

    1. Anyone who is or appears to be intoxicated
    2. Anyone who arrived without a reservation
    3. Anyone who has already had two drinks
    4. Anyone who is not eating a meal

25. A patron orders a 341 mL bottle of 7% craft beer. Compared with one standard drink, it is:

    1. Weaker than one standard drink
    2. About half a standard drink
    3. Stronger than one standard drink
    4. Exactly one standard drink

26. What is the minimum fine for a licensee convicted of selling liquor to a minor?

    1. $500
    2. $5,000
    3. $200
    4. $1,000

27. Drinking more than how many standard drinks on one occasion is linked to more injuries and violence?

    1. 4
    2. 6
    3. 5
    4. 2

28. Where must a liquor sales licence be displayed?

    1. On the bar's website only
    2. In the manager's office, available on request
    3. In a conspicuous place on the premises
    4. At the AGCO head office

29. Which factor does CAMH say speeds up intoxication?

    1. Drinking quickly
    2. Drinking while standing up
    3. Drinking from a glass, not a can
    4. Choosing a drink with ice

30. 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

31. 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

32. A bar temporarily changes a drink price. What must it do?

    1. Get AGCO approval in advance
    2. Change it only on Mondays
    3. Post or give patrons a notice of the change
    4. Keep the change secret from regulars

33. What must an item of identification include under O. Reg. 746/21?

    1. A photo and home address, issued by a bank or any other business
    2. A photo and date of birth, issued by a government or the LCBO
    3. A date of birth only, issued by a school
    4. A signature and address, issued by an employer