SMART SERVE TEST 2026 VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE A+
◉ Special Occasion Permits (3) Answer: -Picnic
-Required to serve alcohol at events in any
-Residence
-Private Place
-Licensed Establishment
-Applies wether or not there is a cost to the alcohol
-Not required in liquor sales license, caterers enforcements, or private
places
-Allows permit holder to get alcohol at LCBO, beer store and Ontario
wine stores.
◉ What is required by any business that sells or serves alcohol? Answer:
Liquor Sales Licence
◉ Take Home The Rest (5) Answer: -Allows guest to remove unfinished
wine that has been brought onto the premises by BYOW program or
ordered as part of the guests meal.
-Wine must be resealed, making sure cork is flushed with top of bottle.
-Guests cannot take unopened wine under THTR program unless wine
unless brought by guest under BYOW
-THTR only for wine
,-THTR cannot be offered to intoxicated or approaching intoxication
guests.
◉ Serving Alcohol consists of? (3) Answer: -Taking and serving drink
orders
-Stocking refrigerator or bar area
-Bartending
◉ Licensed Establishment? (7) Answer: -Serve or sell alcohol under
liquor licence through government stores, or BYOW if granted.
-All Alcohol served or sold is consumed in licences area, except for
wine.
-Must offer a variety of alcohol free beverages and meals
-Must not substitute one type of alcohol for another, or water down a
drink without the guests approval.
-Not require minimum amount of drinks to allow entry or remain on
premise.
-Not permitted round bottom shooters/vials or test tubes. Must be served
in self supporting, flat bottomed containers.
-Must post signs warning the risks of drinking while pregnant.
◉ Drinking in Washroom (2) Answer: -Be qualified the limited licensed
area must be fully approved by AGCO before a license may be permitted
to take drinks to this area
, -Areas consist of
-Washrooms
-Hallways
-Stairways
◉ Sandy's Law Answer: -Offence to serve or sell liquor unless a sign
warns women that drinking while pregnant can cause fetal alcohol
spectrum disorder.
◉ Hours of Operation Answer: Licensed Establishment/Special
Occasion Permit
-Mon to Sun 11:00am-2:00am
-New Years 11:00am-3:00am
◉ Stop Service Time (2) Answer: -Orders must be served before this
time even if ordered before the smart serve time.
-All alcohol and its containers must be cleared away within 45min or
stop service time.
◉ Role of AGCO (7) Answer: -Responsible for regulating sales and
service of alcohol to the public within establishment.
-Review liquor sales licence application
-Issuing, transferring and reviewing liquor sales license and special
occasion permits
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE A+
◉ Special Occasion Permits (3) Answer: -Picnic
-Required to serve alcohol at events in any
-Residence
-Private Place
-Licensed Establishment
-Applies wether or not there is a cost to the alcohol
-Not required in liquor sales license, caterers enforcements, or private
places
-Allows permit holder to get alcohol at LCBO, beer store and Ontario
wine stores.
◉ What is required by any business that sells or serves alcohol? Answer:
Liquor Sales Licence
◉ Take Home The Rest (5) Answer: -Allows guest to remove unfinished
wine that has been brought onto the premises by BYOW program or
ordered as part of the guests meal.
-Wine must be resealed, making sure cork is flushed with top of bottle.
-Guests cannot take unopened wine under THTR program unless wine
unless brought by guest under BYOW
-THTR only for wine
,-THTR cannot be offered to intoxicated or approaching intoxication
guests.
◉ Serving Alcohol consists of? (3) Answer: -Taking and serving drink
orders
-Stocking refrigerator or bar area
-Bartending
◉ Licensed Establishment? (7) Answer: -Serve or sell alcohol under
liquor licence through government stores, or BYOW if granted.
-All Alcohol served or sold is consumed in licences area, except for
wine.
-Must offer a variety of alcohol free beverages and meals
-Must not substitute one type of alcohol for another, or water down a
drink without the guests approval.
-Not require minimum amount of drinks to allow entry or remain on
premise.
-Not permitted round bottom shooters/vials or test tubes. Must be served
in self supporting, flat bottomed containers.
-Must post signs warning the risks of drinking while pregnant.
◉ Drinking in Washroom (2) Answer: -Be qualified the limited licensed
area must be fully approved by AGCO before a license may be permitted
to take drinks to this area
, -Areas consist of
-Washrooms
-Hallways
-Stairways
◉ Sandy's Law Answer: -Offence to serve or sell liquor unless a sign
warns women that drinking while pregnant can cause fetal alcohol
spectrum disorder.
◉ Hours of Operation Answer: Licensed Establishment/Special
Occasion Permit
-Mon to Sun 11:00am-2:00am
-New Years 11:00am-3:00am
◉ Stop Service Time (2) Answer: -Orders must be served before this
time even if ordered before the smart serve time.
-All alcohol and its containers must be cleared away within 45min or
stop service time.
◉ Role of AGCO (7) Answer: -Responsible for regulating sales and
service of alcohol to the public within establishment.
-Review liquor sales licence application
-Issuing, transferring and reviewing liquor sales license and special
occasion permits
