LCQ (LICENCE CONTROLLER
QUALIFICATION) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
How long is a new liquor licence valid? - ANS One year
How long can customers remain on hotel or tavern premises after the licensed period has
stopped? - ANS Up to 30 minutes after the end of the licensed period
What is the maximum permitted blood alcohol level for a driver 20 years old or over? -
ANS 80 mg alcohol per 100ml of blood
The underlying principle of the Sale of Liquor Act is that: - ANS Premises selling and supplying
liquor to the public must hold a liquor licence
State the object of the Sale of Liquor Act 1989. Your explanation must contain 4 key points -
ANS The object of the Sale of Liquor Act is to establish a reasonable system of control over
the sale and supply of liquor to the public with the aim of contributing to the reduction of liquor
abuse, so far as that can be achieved by legislative means
State one benefit of good host responsibility practices for SERVERS - ANS Confident and
efficient staff that know they are meeting their legal obligations and deal with difficult situations
effectively
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, State one benefit of good host responsibility practices for BUSINESSES - ANS Ensure the
premises are operating within the law
State one benefit of good host responsibility practices for CUSTOMERS - ANS Know they are
in a safe environment
State one benefit of good host responsibility practices for THE COMMUNITY - ANS Less
violent crime
Explain one function fulfilled by HIGH COURT - ANS LLA use to seek legal opinion relating to a
particular licence application
Explain one function fulfilled by LLA - ANS Appeals against decisions made by the DLA
Explain one function fulfilled by DLA - ANS Applications for special licences
List 4 items that need to be included in a licence application - ANS menu, owners consent,
certificate of compliance, cover letter
Give 2 examples of the type of outlet that would hold a ON LICENCE - ANS Bar, Restaurant
Give 2 examples of the type of outlet that would hold a OFF LICENCE - ANS Supermarket,
Liquor Store
Give 2 examples of the type of outlet that would hold a CLUB LICENCE - ANS RSA, Sports Club
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QUALIFICATION) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
How long is a new liquor licence valid? - ANS One year
How long can customers remain on hotel or tavern premises after the licensed period has
stopped? - ANS Up to 30 minutes after the end of the licensed period
What is the maximum permitted blood alcohol level for a driver 20 years old or over? -
ANS 80 mg alcohol per 100ml of blood
The underlying principle of the Sale of Liquor Act is that: - ANS Premises selling and supplying
liquor to the public must hold a liquor licence
State the object of the Sale of Liquor Act 1989. Your explanation must contain 4 key points -
ANS The object of the Sale of Liquor Act is to establish a reasonable system of control over
the sale and supply of liquor to the public with the aim of contributing to the reduction of liquor
abuse, so far as that can be achieved by legislative means
State one benefit of good host responsibility practices for SERVERS - ANS Confident and
efficient staff that know they are meeting their legal obligations and deal with difficult situations
effectively
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, State one benefit of good host responsibility practices for BUSINESSES - ANS Ensure the
premises are operating within the law
State one benefit of good host responsibility practices for CUSTOMERS - ANS Know they are
in a safe environment
State one benefit of good host responsibility practices for THE COMMUNITY - ANS Less
violent crime
Explain one function fulfilled by HIGH COURT - ANS LLA use to seek legal opinion relating to a
particular licence application
Explain one function fulfilled by LLA - ANS Appeals against decisions made by the DLA
Explain one function fulfilled by DLA - ANS Applications for special licences
List 4 items that need to be included in a licence application - ANS menu, owners consent,
certificate of compliance, cover letter
Give 2 examples of the type of outlet that would hold a ON LICENCE - ANS Bar, Restaurant
Give 2 examples of the type of outlet that would hold a OFF LICENCE - ANS Supermarket,
Liquor Store
Give 2 examples of the type of outlet that would hold a CLUB LICENCE - ANS RSA, Sports Club
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