Serve It Right Saskatchewan Practice Test 3

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1. Which regulation makes server training mandatory for people selling or serving alcohol in Saskatchewan?

   1. Section 7 of The Traffic Safety Act of Saskatchewan
   2. The federal Cannabis Act and its regulations
   3. The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, section 12
   4. Section 7 of The Alcohol Control Regulations, 2016

2. On a normal night, what is the latest time patrons or open alcohol may be in a tavern?

   1. 2:30 a.m.
   2. 4:00 a.m.
   3. 2:15 a.m.
   4. 3:00 a.m.

3. A tavern closes its bar early, but has a retail store reached only through the tavern. Until when may that store sell sealed alcohol?

   1. The end of the maximum tolerance period, 3:00 a.m.
   2. Until 2:00 a.m., when service must end
   3. Only until the tavern's own closing time that same night
   4. Until 5:00 a.m., when breakfast begins

4. What is SLGA's minimum on-table price for one ounce of spirits, taxes included?

   1. $2.25
   2. $1.00
   3. $2.75
   4. $4.00

5. What is the maximum penalty for breaking the vehicle rule in section 109?

   1. A $10,000 fine, one year in jail, or both
   2. A licence suspension of five years only
   3. A $2,000 fine, two months in jail, or both
   4. A $100 ticket with no jail time

6. Two aggressive patrons must be removed. How does SLGA suggest doing it?

   1. Send them to the patio to cool off together
   2. Walk them out together so they can settle it
   3. Let them stay if they promise to stop fighting
   4. Remove them at different times or by different exits

7. When may alcohol legally be in a vehicle under section 109?

   1. When the vehicle is parked outside the bar
   2. When the driver promises not to drink any of it
   3. When it is open but kept out of sight under the driver's seat at all times
   4. When being taken from where it was lawfully bought to a lawful place

8. Who delivers the Serve It Right Saskatchewan program?

   1. Saskatchewan Government Insurance's licensing office
   2. Tourism Saskatchewan's Workforce Development department
   3. The Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission
   4. The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health's food branch

9. Which worker does Tourism Saskatchewan specifically name as needing SIRS?

   1. Door staff ("bouncers")
   2. Delivery drivers of food only
   3. Accountants and bookkeepers
   4. Parking lot attendants

10. Which law still limits a bar's right to refuse someone entry?

    1. The Saskatchewan Employment Act
    2. The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code
    3. The federal Food and Drugs Act
    4. The Traffic Safety Act

11. Which behaviour does SLGA list as a possible sign that a patron is a minor?

    1. Speaking calmly with the server
    2. Paying the bill with exact change
    3. Making excuses for having no proper ID
    4. Ordering a meal before a drink

12. A busy stand-up bar says it cannot track how much each patron drinks. Is that an excuse?

    1. Yes, if the bar posts a warning sign
    2. Yes, stand-up bars have a lower duty of care
    3. Yes, if servers rotate between rooms
    4. No, the way a bar is run does not excuse its duty

13. Under Check 25, what ID may a patron who appears under 25 show instead of government photo ID?

    1. Three other pieces of ID, one with a birth date
    2. One credit card with the patron's name
    3. Two library cards from different cities
    4. A selfie on the phone holding a valid student photo card

14. A nightclub requires every patron to buy at least three drinks. What does SLGA say?

    1. It is allowed for VIP tables
    2. It is allowed on weekends only
    3. It is allowed as long as the rule is posted at the front door
    4. A permittee may not require a minimum alcohol purchase

15. In Jordan House v. Menow, what did the Supreme Court of Canada decide about commercial hosts?

    1. They owe no duty to anyone once the patron has left the premises
    2. They owe patrons a duty of care, higher for regulars they know
    3. Only the patron is ever responsible for drinking
    4. They are liable only if they break the liquor law

16. May a passenger drink a beer in a moving car in Saskatchewan?

    1. No, alcohol may not be consumed in a vehicle
    2. Yes, if it is a light beer
    3. Yes, as long as the driver stays completely sober
    4. Yes, on rural roads only

17. Compared with a sober driver, how much more likely is a crash at a BAC of .15% or more?

    1. About 380 times
    2. About 5 times
    3. About 48 times
    4. About 11 times

18. A server sells beer to a 17-year-old who looked about 25. Can she still be convicted?

    1. No, unless the minor was visibly drunk
    2. No, as long as the minor looked over 19 to her
    3. Only if she had no SIRS certificate
    4. Yes, even if the minor did not appear to be a minor

19. Besides liquor law, which law can make a bar responsible for an intoxicated patron's injuries?

    1. Federal tax law on liquor consumption
    2. Municipal zoning bylaws for the building
    3. Personal injury law, which can lead to large damage awards
    4. The Criminal Code's rules on traffic tickets and parking only

20. A group pre-buys a bottle of vodka for their table. Which condition applies?

    1. The group may keep the bottle on their table for the night
    2. The group may pour if staff watch from the bar
    3. The group may take the open bottle home after
    4. Staff keep control of the bottle and pour each serving

21. An intoxicated patron refuses all help getting home and may be a danger. What should the permittee do?

    1. Lock them in an office until morning
    2. Serve them coffee and send them off
    3. Let them drive since they refused help
    4. Contact the police

22. On January 1, by what time must open alcohol be gone from a restaurant?

    1. 2:30 a.m.
    2. 4:30 a.m.
    3. 3:00 a.m.
    4. 3:30 a.m.

23. Which practice helps staff control unruly behaviour, according to SLGA?

    1. Wearing the same clothes as the patrons
    2. Working the floor without a manager present
    3. Hiding staff badges to avoid confrontation
    4. Wearing clothing that shows they are on duty

24. Which serving does SGI count as one drink?

    1. 3 oz of hard liquor
    2. 10 oz of table wine
    3. 5 oz of table wine
    4. Two bottles of regular beer

25. Which Saskatchewan city follows Alberta time, so its bars use local time for hours?

    1. Moose Jaw
    2. Prince Albert
    3. Lloydminster
    4. Swift Current

26. A charity holds a beer night fundraiser at a bar. May minors attend?

    1. Yes, as long as a parent buys their ticket for them
    2. No, minors may not attend events focused on liquor sales
    3. Yes, if they sit away from the bar
    4. Yes, if the charity is a youth group

27. With a minors endorsement, which jobs may a minor do in a tavern?

    1. Professional entertainment or emergency maintenance only
    2. Any job at all, as long as it does not involve pouring drinks
    3. Hosting and seating guests at the front door
    4. Cleaning tables while the tavern is open

28. Which restaurant worker does NOT need SIRS certification?

    1. A dishwasher in the kitchen
    2. A server who carries drinks to the patio
    3. A supervisor who manages the lounge at night
    4. A host who seats guests and takes drink orders

29. May a bar serve beer brewed at a U-Brew shop?

    1. Yes, if the staff brewed it themselves at a licensed U-Brew
    2. No, except at an authorized special occasion event
    3. Yes, but only on the bar's patio area
    4. Yes, if it is sold at minimum prices

30. After reading the date of birth on an ID, what should a server do?

    1. Ask the patron to confirm their zodiac sign
    2. Check that it shows the person is at least 18, the national age
    3. Assume it is fine if the card looks new
    4. Calculate that it shows the person is 19 or older

31. A bartender pours the last bit of two vodka bottles into one. What is this called, and is it allowed?

    1. "Topping up"; it is allowed for vodka
    2. "Refilling"; it is allowed at closing
    3. "Marrying" bottles; it is prohibited
    4. "Batching"; it is allowed with approval

32. An intoxicated patron is cut off and waits for a taxi. Under SLGA standards, what may happen?

    1. The patron may keep drinking water and one last beer
    2. The patron may stay temporarily while safe arrangements are made
    3. The patron must be put outside at once, whatever the weather
    4. The patron must wait in the kitchen with the cooks

33. What does SGI mean by the synergistic effect of alcohol and other drugs?

    1. The two drugs cancel each other out completely
    2. Only the drug taken first has any effect at all
    3. The combined impairment is greater than the two added together
    4. The other drug lowers the blood alcohol reading, so impairment drops

34. Which pricing practice is NOT allowed in Saskatchewan?

    1. Lower prices during a happy hour
    2. Setting drink prices by spinning a wheel
    3. Different prices on different days
    4. Higher prices for premium brands

35. How does SLGA usually decide on sanctions for repeat violations?

    1. The same small fixed fine for every violation, no matter what
    2. Only court action, never SLGA sanctions
    3. A random choice by the inspector on duty
    4. A progressive system, with stronger sanctions each time