Serve It Right Saskatchewan Practice Test 4

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1. Which is one of SLGA's common signs of intoxication?

   1. Asking for the dessert menu
   2. Inability to understand simple instructions
   3. Leaving a generous tip
   4. Ordering the same drink twice during the evening

2. How long is a Serve It Right Saskatchewan certificate valid?

   1. For life
   2. Three years
   3. Five years
   4. Two years

3. A restaurant packages a margarita for takeout. Which container is NOT allowed?

   1. A sealed container showing the other ingredients
   2. A sealed container labelled with brand and alcohol
   3. A to-go cup with a lid that has a straw hole
   4. A tamper-evident container made at the restaurant

4. A patron sneaks in a flask of rum to a lounge. What does the Act say?

   1. It is fine because the rum was bought legally
   2. It is fine if the patron is not intoxicated
   3. It is fine as long as the patron also buys a mixer from the bar
   4. Only alcohol the permittee made available may be consumed there

5. A diner takes a resealed bottle of wine home by car. How must it be carried?

   1. In the driver's cup holder for easy reach
   2. Opened, so that the passenger can finish the wine on the way home
   3. In any way, because it was bought legally
   4. Closed, transported directly to a place where it may be kept

6. After SLGA cancels a person's permit, how long before that person can get another permit?

   1. At least one year
   2. At least one month
   3. Never again, in any case
   4. At least one week

7. A server's Smart Serve certificate from Ontario is dated March 2024 and is transferred to SIRS. When does her SIRS expire?

   1. Three years after March 2024
   2. Five years after March 2024
   3. Five years after the transfer date
   4. One year after the transfer date

8. What increases the penalty for a driver suspended at roadside for impairment?

   1. Driving a newer car
   2. Carrying passengers under 16
   3. Driving on a weekday
   4. Driving in a small town

9. Staff find a bag of illegal drugs in a washroom. What does SLGA advise?

   1. Return it to the patron who left it
   2. Throw it away and say nothing
   3. Contact the police immediately
   4. Keep it in the safe for a week

10. Which breathing sign does SLGA include among the signs of intoxication?

    1. Holding the breath while drinking
    2. Noticeably shallow breathing
    3. Breathing through the nose only
    4. Breathing faster after dancing

11. What administrative penalty range applies to failing to keep the half-hour tolerance period?

    1. $1,000 to $50,000
    2. $10,000 to $100,000
    3. $500 to $10,000
    4. $50 to $500

12. A bar advertises a fixed-price "all you can drink" night. What does SLGA say?

    1. It is fine as long as the ticket price covers the minimum prices
    2. It is fine for private parties only
    3. Alcohol must be sold by the serving; all you can drink is banned
    4. It is fine if food is included

13. What does section 113 of the Act forbid for minors on permitted premises?

    1. Acting in any way in the sale, handling or serving of alcohol
    2. Eating a meal in a restaurant with their family
    3. Paying a bill after the meal has been finished
    4. Waiting in the hotel lobby for a parent to come and pick them up

14. What is the minimum on-table price of draught beer per ounce?

    1. $0.50
    2. $0.35
    3. $0.16
    4. $0.10

15. What kind of drug is alcohol, according to SGI?

    1. A harmless food product with no effect on the brain
    2. A stimulant that speeds up the brain, the heart rate and reflexes
    3. An addictive drug that depresses the central nervous system
    4. A drug that sharpens reaction time at low doses

16. Under the Act, where may a person NOT consume alcohol?

    1. A friend's private home
    2. Permitted licensed premises
    3. Their own private home or apartment
    4. A public place not designated for drinking

17. Why must staff take precautions when using force to remove a patron?

    1. SLGA must approve each removal in advance
    2. Force is allowed, but only after the half-hour tolerance period
    3. Only licensed police may ever touch a patron
    4. Excessive force can bring criminal charges and lawsuits

18. What is a practical first step with an unruly patron, according to SLGA?

    1. Offer a free round to calm the table down
    2. Talk firmly but politely and ask friends to help
    3. Ignore it until other patrons complain
    4. Remove the patron by force straight away

19. What are the maximum daily hours for selling alcohol in a Saskatchewan tavern or restaurant?

    1. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
    2. 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
    3. 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
    4. 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.

20. A restaurant has a tavern endorsement. After what time may minors not be present as patrons?

    1. 8:00 p.m.
    2. 10:00 p.m.
    3. 6:00 p.m.
    4. Midnight

21. What can SLGA do if a permit holder who serves alcohol has no valid SIRS certificate at renewal time?

    1. Hold the renewal of the permit
    2. Transfer the permit to the manager
    3. Issue the permit with no conditions
    4. Fine each customer of the business

22. What is the first step SLGA recommends when checking a patron's ID card?

    1. Glance at it quickly while it stays in the wallet, to save time
    2. Ask them to take it out of the wallet and plastic holder
    3. Take a photo of it for the bar's records
    4. Ask the patron to read the birth date aloud

23. What does a new driver face for a first roadside suspension for alcohol?

    1. A 60-day suspension and a 3-day vehicle impoundment
    2. A 24-hour suspension and a warning only
    3. A 3-day suspension and no impoundment
    4. A 1-year suspension and a 30-day impoundment of the vehicle

24. What is the maximum length of an immediate permit suspension imposed in the public interest?

    1. One year, until the permit is renewed
    2. Six months, with a hearing held only at the very end
    3. One day, with no hearing at all
    4. 15 days, with a Commission hearing in that time

25. Which is on SLGA's list of acceptable photo identification?

    1. A company employee ID badge
    2. A hotel room key card
    3. A gym membership card with photo
    4. A current firearms licence

26. When can a bar be liable for injuries caused by its bouncer?

    1. When staff use unreasonable force removing a patron
    2. Only if the bar has no security camera
    3. Never, because bouncers act on their own and not for the bar
    4. Only if the patron was sober at the time

27. What does SLGA suggest comparing a patron's licence against to check it is genuine?

    1. A known legitimate ID, such as your own licence
    2. A picture the patron's friend takes on the spot
    3. The licence of the next patron in line
    4. The patron's social media profile photo

28. A diner asks to take home the rest of a 750 mL bottle of wine. What must the restaurant do?

    1. Sell the diner a new sealed bottle instead
    2. Charge a fee before the bottle can leave
    3. Reseal it at no charge so it can be taken home
    4. Pour it out, because opened wine cannot leave

29. A restaurant lounge has a Sunday Brunch endorsement. What applies to minors?

    1. They may stay in the lounge until closing time on any day of the week
    2. They may play the lounge's VLTs if a parent is present
    3. They may enter only on Saturday evenings with adults
    4. They may eat a meal there on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

30. Which of these drinks may a restaurant reseal for a customer to take home?

    1. A half-finished pitcher of draught beer
    2. A 650 mL bottle of 9% beer bought at the table
    3. The rest of a bottle of whisky at the table
    4. A 355 mL can of 5% beer from the bar

31. While an intoxicated patron waits for a ride, what must the permittee make sure of?

    1. The patron signs the incident log for the bar
    2. The patron pays the bill before the ride arrives
    3. The patron finishes whatever drink is already on their table
    4. The patron has no access to alcohol, even from friends

32. What is the largest free sample of spirits that may be served on the premises?

    1. 2 oz (57 mL)
    2. 1 oz (28.5 mL)
    3. ½ oz (14.25 mL)
    4. 1½ oz (43 mL)

33. A restaurant takes a delivery order with wine at 1:50 a.m. What rule applies?

    1. Delivery hours are not limited by any rule
    2. It may be delivered until 4 a.m. as long as it was prepaid online
    3. It must be delivered within the hours alcohol may be sold
    4. It may be delivered the next afternoon instead

34. Per SGI's example, two drinks plus one marijuana joint impair a person about as much as how many drinks?

    1. 5 to 6 drinks
    2. 10 to 12 drinks
    3. 3 drinks
    4. 2 drinks

35. About how fast does alcohol leave the body, according to SGI?

    1. About .15% BAC per hour
    2. It leaves faster with coffee
    3. About .05% BAC per hour
    4. About .015% BAC per hour