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The government of Canada issues licenses for the sale and service of alcohol in Ontario- T or F -
Answer✔False- The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), which is an arm's
length agency of the Ontario Government, issues licences for the sale and service of alcohol in
Ontario. The AGCO can also suspend or revoke a licence.
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.
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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
Since alcohol is a ___________ it ________ down the central nervous system and impacts how
a person thinks, acts, and moves. - Answer✔depressant, slows
What is BAC? - Answer✔BAC is the amount of alcohol measured in milligrams, found in 100
millilitres of blood. For example, a person with 50 mg of alcohol per 100mL of blood has a BAC
of 0.05 (50 mg divided by 100 mL).
How does the body sober up? - Answer✔Approximately 90% of the alcohol content will be
slowly eliminated from the bloodstream. How does the body do this? It has an efficient system
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Smart Serve Ontario Exam Questions And
Answers |Latest 2025 | Guaranteed Pass
The government of Canada issues licenses for the sale and service of alcohol in Ontario- T or F -
Answer✔False- The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), which is an arm's
length agency of the Ontario Government, issues licences for the sale and service of alcohol in
Ontario. The AGCO can also suspend or revoke a licence.
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.
1
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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
Since alcohol is a ___________ it ________ down the central nervous system and impacts how
a person thinks, acts, and moves. - Answer✔depressant, slows
What is BAC? - Answer✔BAC is the amount of alcohol measured in milligrams, found in 100
millilitres of blood. For example, a person with 50 mg of alcohol per 100mL of blood has a BAC
of 0.05 (50 mg divided by 100 mL).
How does the body sober up? - Answer✔Approximately 90% of the alcohol content will be
slowly eliminated from the bloodstream. How does the body do this? It has an efficient system
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