Question 1

The Government of Canada issues licences for the sale and service of alcohol in Ontario.

True

False

The AGCO issues licences for the sale, service and delivery of alcohol and is responsible for regulating
the alcohol, gaming and horse racing sectors and cannabis retail in accordance with the principles of
honesty and integrity, and in the public interest. In doing so, the AGCO administers the Liquor Licence
and Control Act, 2019, the Gaming Control Act, 1992, and the Horse Racing Licence Act, 2015 and the
Cannabis Licence Act, 2018. The AGCO also administers the charity lottery licensing Order-in-Council
1413/08.

Question 2

The minimum age for someone to sell, serve, handle, or deliver alcohol in Ontario is 18.

True

False

Question 3

You could be held civilly and/or criminally liable if you serve too much alcohol to a customer.

True

False

Question 4

After an intoxicated customer has left your establishment, you are no longer liable for him or her.

True

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.

Question 5

Drinking coffee will help a person who is intoxicated sober up faster.

True

False

Question 6

An 8-ounce glass of beer is equal to an 8-ounce glass of wine.

True False
Question 7

You can refuse the sale of alcohol to any customer even if they produce a valid I.D.

True

False

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 suspect they may be purchasing alcohol for an underage person.

Question 8

A customer can show identification without a photo to prove they are age 19 or older.

True

False

Question 9

If an intoxicated customer arrives at your establishment, you should not let them in.

True

False

Question 10

On average, the body can metabolize approximately 2 standard drinks in one hour.

True

False

On average, the body can metabolize approximately 1 standard drink per hour.

Question 11

Alcohol is a stimulant that speeds up the central nervous system.

True

False

Alcohol is a depressant that slows down the central nervous system and impacts how a person thinks,
acts, and moves.

Question 12

Once alcohol gets into the bloodstream it will be carried throughout the body, into tissues and organs
(e.g., the brain).

True False

Question 13
The amount of alcohol in the bloodstream is called Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC).

True

False

Question 14

The body uses chemicals in the liver to break down (metabolize) the alcohol so that it can be eliminated
from the body.

True

False

Question 15

Approximately 60% of the alcoholic content will be slowly eliminated from the bloodstream. The
remaining 40% will be eliminated through a person's breath, sweat, and urine.

True

False

Approximately 90% of the alcoholic content will be slowly eliminated from the bloodstream. The
remaining 10% will be eliminated through a person's breath, sweat, and urine.

Question 16

How many ounces would it take for spirits containing 30% alcohol to equal a Standard Drink?

1 ounce

2 ounces

3 ounces

A serving of 2 ounces with 30% alcohol will equal one Standard Drink. (60 ÷ 30 = 2).

Question 17

1.5 ounces (43 mL) with 40% alcohol is one Standard Drink of:

Beer

Wine

Spirits

Question 18

5 ounces (142 mL) with 12% alcohol is one Standard Drink of:

Beer

Wine
Spirits

Question 19

12 ounces (341 mL) with 5% alcohol is one Standard Drink of:

Beer

Wine

Spirits

Question 20

What is the formula for calculating a Standard Drink?

10 ÷ alcohol percentage = amount (in ounces).

25 ÷ alcohol percentage = amount (in ounces).

60 ÷ alcohol percentage = amount (in ounces).

Question 21

How many Standard Drinks are there in 3 ounces of spirits with 40% alcohol?

1 Standard Drink

2 Standard Drinks

3 Standard Drinks

Question 22

Sheila weighs 125 pounds and has consumed 3 Standard Drinks in 2 hours. Can you estimate her BAC
level?

0.05

0.11

0.08

Question 23

Franco weighs 175 pounds and has consumed 5 drinks during the last 4 hours. Can you estimate his BAC
level?

0.03

0.06

0.01

Question 24
An older person who drinks the same amount of alcohol as a younger person will likely have a higher
BAC level.

True

False

Question 25

Eating foods that are high in fat and protein before or while drinking, will help to slow down alcohol
absorption.

True

False

Question 26

People with more body fat tend to have a higher BAC than more muscular people of the same weight.

True

False

Question 27

Mixing a Caffeinated Energy Drink with alcohol increases the potential of your customer not realizing
they are becoming intoxicated.

True

False

Question 28

When served the same amount of alcohol in the same amount of time, a 120 pound person and a 160
pound person will both have the same BAC level.

True

False

Question 29

Carbonated drinks allow alcohol to enter the bloodstream faster than normal.

True

False

Question 30

A greater tolerance for alcohol can lower a person’s BAC.

True
False

Question 31

When a female and male both weigh 175 pounds and consume 2 Standard Drinks each within 2 hours,
they will both have the same BAC.

True

False

Question 32

Slurred speech and difficulty with coordination and balance are always signs of intoxication.

True

False

Question 33

Select all items that are signs of intoxication.

Change in vital signs

Decrease in alertness

Annoying other guests

Making poor decisions

Being overly friendly and starting conversations with strangers

Loss of self-control and inhibitions

Loss of hand-eye coordination

Question 34

The Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 (LLCA) is the law and regulations, which together with the
Standards affect the sale, service and delivery of alcohol in Ontario.

True

False

Question 35

Liquor Sales Licences are issued by the government of Canada.

True

False

Question 36