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AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law
Which body regulates the sale and service of liquor in Alberta?
Correct — B. The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) commission regulates liquor, gaming and cannabis in Alberta and administers the ProServe program. -
AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law
What does the acronym AGLC stand for?
Correct — B. AGLC stands for Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis, the provincial agency that oversees these areas. -
AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law
Which provincial statute primarily governs liquor in Alberta?
Correct — B. Liquor in Alberta is governed by the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act and its regulations, administered by the AGLC. -
AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law
ProServe is best described as:
Correct — B. ProServe is the AGLC's mandatory responsible liquor service training and certification program for Alberta. -
AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law
Who must hold a valid ProServe certificate?
Correct — C. Anyone who sells, serves or handles liquor, supervises such staff, or checks ID at a licensed premises must be ProServe certified. -
AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law
In Alberta, what is the legal age to purchase, consume, or be served liquor?
Correct — B. Alberta's legal drinking age is 18 — unlike British Columbia and Ontario where it is 19. -
AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law
A new staff member who serves liquor must become ProServe certified:
Correct — C. Staff must be certified within the AGLC-required period after starting — generally within 30 days of beginning to sell or serve liquor. -
AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law
Which of the following is a primary goal of the ProServe program?
Correct — B. ProServe aims to promote the responsible sale and service of liquor and reduce alcohol-related harm in the community. -
AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law
Under Alberta rules, liquor service in a licensed premises generally must stop by:
Correct — B. In Alberta, licensed premises generally must stop serving liquor by 2:00 a.m., with consumption ending shortly after. -
AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law
AGLC inspectors may visit a licensed premises:
Correct — C. AGLC inspectors (and police) may attend a licensed premises at any reasonable time during operation, without prior notice. -
AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law
Selling liquor without a valid AGLC licence is:
Correct — B. Selling liquor without the required AGLC licence is an offence under the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act. -
AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law
Which is NOT typically a type of AGLC liquor licence?
Correct — D. Alberta uses licence classes such as A, B, C and D; there is no 'Class Z federal export' liquor licence. -
AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law
Posting your liquor licence in the premises is:
Correct — B. Licensees must display the AGLC liquor licence where it can be readily seen by patrons and inspectors. -
AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law
Can a licensed premises offer 'all you can drink' for a fixed price in Alberta?
Correct — B. Promotions encouraging rapid or excessive consumption, such as unlimited drinks for one price, are prohibited under AGLC rules. -
AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law
Alberta sets minimum drink prices to:
Correct — B. AGLC minimum liquor pricing rules help prevent the heavy discounting that can drive over-consumption. -
AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law
A ProServe certificate is issued to:
Correct — B. ProServe certification belongs to the individual who completed it, and stays with that person between jobs. -
AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law
ProServe certification in Alberta is administered by:
Correct — B. The AGLC owns and administers the ProServe responsible liquor service program in Alberta. -
AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law
Gaming, liquor and cannabis are all regulated in Alberta by:
Correct — B. Alberta combines oversight of gaming, liquor and cannabis under a single agency, the AGLC. -
AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law
A licensee who repeatedly breaks liquor laws risks:
Correct — B. The AGLC can impose fines and suspend or cancel a licence for serious or repeated violations. -
Checking ID & Acceptable Identification
When should you ask a patron for identification?
Correct — B. If you have any doubt that a patron is at least 18, you must ask for valid identification before serving. -
Checking ID & Acceptable Identification
Which is acceptable government-issued photo ID in Alberta?
Correct — B. An Alberta driver's licence is a valid government-issued photo ID showing the holder's date of birth. -
Checking ID & Acceptable Identification
Which of these is generally an acceptable piece of ID to prove age?
Correct — A. A valid passport is acceptable. A photo of an ID on a phone is not acceptable — you need the original document. -
Checking ID & Acceptable Identification
A valid piece of identification for proving age must include:
Correct — C. Acceptable ID is government-issued and shows a photograph, the person's name and their date of birth. -
Checking ID & Acceptable Identification
What should you check when examining an ID?
Correct — B. Compare the photo to the person, confirm the date of birth proves 18+, check the expiry date, and look for alterations. -
Checking ID & Acceptable Identification
A patron presents an ID that has expired. You should:
Correct — B. An expired document is not acceptable as proof of age; ask for another valid, unexpired piece of ID. -
Checking ID & Acceptable Identification
If you suspect an ID is fake or altered, you should:
Correct — B. If an ID appears fake or tampered with, do not accept it and refuse the sale or service of liquor. -
Checking ID & Acceptable Identification
The 'two-piece' identification approach means:
Correct — B. Where allowed, two supporting documents may establish identity/age, following AGLC's identification guidance. -
Checking ID & Acceptable Identification
A good technique to detect a borrowed ID is to:
Correct — B. Asking the person to confirm details on the card (birth date, address, sign) can reveal a borrowed or fake ID. -
Checking ID & Acceptable Identification
You may legally refuse to accept an ID you believe is not genuine.
Correct — B. Servers and licensees may refuse to accept identification they reasonably believe is false or invalid. -
Checking ID & Acceptable Identification
Which is NOT acceptable as proof of age on its own?
Correct — C. A social media profile is not a government-issued document and cannot be used to prove age.
ProServe (Alberta) sample questions
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Checking ID & Acceptable Identification When checking ID, the date you must compare the birth date against is:
A. The patron's next birthday
B. Today's date, to confirm they are already 18 ✓
C. Last year
D. The ID issue date
Correct — B. Calculate from the date of birth to today's date to be sure the person has already turned 18.
Minors & Secondary Supply 'Secondary supply' refers to:
A. A backup liquor delivery
B. An of-age person buying or passing liquor to a minor ✓
C. A second bar location
D. Restocking the bar
Correct — B. Secondary supply is when an adult of legal age obtains liquor and gives it to a minor — it is illegal.
Alcohol Effects & Signs of Intoxication Alcohol is a:
A. Stimulant
B. Depressant that slows the central nervous system ✓
C. Vitamin
D. Type of antibiotic
Correct — B. Alcohol is a depressant: it slows the brain and central nervous system, impairing coordination and judgment.
Refusing & Stopping Service You decide a patron is intoxicated. You should:
A. Serve one more 'to be polite'
B. Stop serving liquor and offer water, food, or a safe ride ✓
C. Ignore them
D. Serve a double
Correct — B. Once a patron shows intoxication, stop liquor service and help with water, food and safe transport.
Legal Liability & Over-Service 'Over-service' means:
A. Great customer service
B. Serving liquor to an intoxicated person or beyond safe limits ✓
C. Serving food too
D. Fast service
Correct — B. Over-service is continuing to serve liquor to someone who is, or is becoming, intoxicated.
Server Responsibilities & Safe Practices A core responsibility of a liquor server is to:
A. Sell as much as possible
B. Serve responsibly and prevent harm ✓
C. Ignore intoxicated patrons
D. Avoid checking ID
Correct — B. The server's job includes serving responsibly, monitoring patrons, and preventing alcohol-related harm.
Real Exam Practice Under the AGLC Act, who is ultimately responsible for ensuring compliance with liquor laws at a licensed premises?
A. The customers themselves
B. The bartender on duty
C. The municipal government
D. The licensee (licence holder) ✓
Correct — D. That's the right answer.
Checking ID & Acceptable Identification If a group enters and only one person is clearly underage, you should:
A. Serve everyone
B. Check ID and ensure liquor is not supplied to the underage person ✓
C. Refuse the whole group automatically
D. Ignore it
Correct — B. Check IDs as needed and ensure no liquor reaches the underage member, including through others (secondary supply).
About the ProServe (Alberta) test
Get ready for your Alberta ProServe responsible liquor service certification. ProServe training is required for anyone who sells, serves, or handles liquor at licensed establishments across Alberta, and is administered by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) commission. This app covers the full range of responsible-service topics so you can walk into the exam prepared and confident.
What you get
- 100+ original practice questions covering Alberta liquor law, the AGLC, checking ID, minors and secondary supply, signs of intoxication, refusing service, legal liability, and safe service practices.
- Plain-English explanations for every answer so you understand the reasoning, not just the answer.
- Timed mock exams that mirror the real test format and pass mark.
- Study by topic to focus on your weak spots.
- Available in English, Punjabi, and Chinese.
REMEMBER: Alberta's legal drinking age is 18.
You will be tested on
- Recognising the signs of intoxication
- Checking ID and refusing service safely
- Liquor laws and licensee responsibilities
- Preventing over-service and handling incidents
How TheoryPractice helps you pass
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Topics in this question bank
Recognising the signs of intoxication
Checking ID and refusing service safely
Liquor laws and licensee responsibilities
Preventing over-service and handling incidents
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