Smart Serve PREPARATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
● what is the minimum age for someone to serve or sell alcohol?.
Answer: 18
● You could be held civilly and/or criminally liable if you serve too
much alcohol to a customer- T or F. Answer: True. The Liquor Licence
Act (LLA) is legislation that outlines the laws and regulations affecting
the sale and service of alcohol in Ontario. This includes ensuring that
you never serve a customer to the point of intoxication. Not complying
with the laws and regulations, could result in you being held civilly
and/or criminally liable.
● After an intoxicated customer has left your establishment, you are no
longer liable for him or her- T or F. Answer: False. Your liability does
not end when the customer leaves. If you have served a customer to the
point of intoxication, you are liable for them until they are sober again.
● Drinking coffee will help a person who is intoxicated sober up faster -
T or F. Answer: False. Drinking coffee, water or eating food will not
help someone sober up faster. Once alcohol has been absorbed by the
body and moves into the bloodstream, only time will help.
, ● An 8 ounce of beer is equal to an 8 ounce of wine- T or F. Answer:
False. There are big differences in the alcohol content found in beer,
wine, and spirits.
● You can refuse the sale of alcohol to any customer even if they
produce a valid I.D. - T or F. Answer: True. It is your legal obligation to
refuse the sale of alcohol to anyone if you have reason to believe he/she
is intoxicated and/or you suspect they may be purchasing alcohol for an
underage person.
● A customer can show identification without a photo to prove they are
age 19 or older- T or F. Answer: False. A valid I.D. is one that is issued
by the government and must include a person's photograph and date of
birth.
● If an intoxicated customer arrives at your establishment, you should
not let them in. - T or F. Answer: True. You cannot allow an intoxicated
customer to enter or remain on the premises of a licensed establishment.
● On average, the body can metabolize approximately 2 standard drinks
in one hour.- T or F. Answer: False. On average, the body can metabolize
approximately 1 standard drink per hour.
● When does alcohol begin to move through the stomach, intestines,
and into the bloodstream?. Answer: Even as the first drink is being
consumed
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
● what is the minimum age for someone to serve or sell alcohol?.
Answer: 18
● You could be held civilly and/or criminally liable if you serve too
much alcohol to a customer- T or F. Answer: True. The Liquor Licence
Act (LLA) is legislation that outlines the laws and regulations affecting
the sale and service of alcohol in Ontario. This includes ensuring that
you never serve a customer to the point of intoxication. Not complying
with the laws and regulations, could result in you being held civilly
and/or criminally liable.
● After an intoxicated customer has left your establishment, you are no
longer liable for him or her- T or F. Answer: False. Your liability does
not end when the customer leaves. If you have served a customer to the
point of intoxication, you are liable for them until they are sober again.
● Drinking coffee will help a person who is intoxicated sober up faster -
T or F. Answer: False. Drinking coffee, water or eating food will not
help someone sober up faster. Once alcohol has been absorbed by the
body and moves into the bloodstream, only time will help.
, ● An 8 ounce of beer is equal to an 8 ounce of wine- T or F. Answer:
False. There are big differences in the alcohol content found in beer,
wine, and spirits.
● You can refuse the sale of alcohol to any customer even if they
produce a valid I.D. - T or F. Answer: True. It is your legal obligation to
refuse the sale of alcohol to anyone if you have reason to believe he/she
is intoxicated and/or you suspect they may be purchasing alcohol for an
underage person.
● A customer can show identification without a photo to prove they are
age 19 or older- T or F. Answer: False. A valid I.D. is one that is issued
by the government and must include a person's photograph and date of
birth.
● If an intoxicated customer arrives at your establishment, you should
not let them in. - T or F. Answer: True. You cannot allow an intoxicated
customer to enter or remain on the premises of a licensed establishment.
● On average, the body can metabolize approximately 2 standard drinks
in one hour.- T or F. Answer: False. On average, the body can metabolize
approximately 1 standard drink per hour.
● When does alcohol begin to move through the stomach, intestines,
and into the bloodstream?. Answer: Even as the first drink is being
consumed
