2026/2027 Smart Serve Certification
Exam New Latest Updated Version with
All Questions from Actual Past Exam and
100% Correct Answers
Since alcohol is a , it the central
nervous system and impacts how a person
moves - ...ANSWER...depressant; slows
Alcohol is metabolized than it is absorbed -
...ANSWER...more slowly
What % of alcohol content is eliminated from
the bloodstream - ...ANSWER...90%
At what rate is alcohol eliminated from the body
-
...ANSWER...one drink per hour
two main factors that affect BAC levels -
...ANSWER... of drinks; how quickly drinks are
consumed
,T/F: BAC continues to rise after a person's
stopped drinking - ...ANSWER...True
most important factor impacting BAC -
...ANSWER...time
how much can alcohol elimination rate vary
based on a person's sex and weight? -
...ANSWER...0.01 - 0.025 mg/ml/hr
three general classes of alcohol -
...ANSWER...beer, wine, spirits
standard drink of beer - ...ANSWER...12 oz, 5%
alcohol
standard drink of wine - ...ANSWER...5 oz, 12%
alcohol
standard drink of spirits - ...ANSWER...1.5 oz,
40% alcohol
amount of pure alcohol in any standard drink -
...ANSWER...0.6 oz (17 ml)
standard drink formula - ...ANSWER...60 / alcohol
% = amount (in oz)
a state in which a person's normal capacity to
think, act, and move is impaired by alcohol,
cannabis, or other drugs -
...ANSWER...intoxication
traffic light system - ...ANSWER...green (go),
yellow
,larger person - ...ANSWER...higher
a more muscular person will have a BAC
than a less muscular person - ...ANSWER...lower
as people age, their ability to metabolize alcohol
-
...ANSWER...decreases
an older person will have a BAC than a
younger person - ...ANSWER...higher
females will have a BAC than males -
...ANSWER...higher
eating foods that are high in fat and protein will
make alcohol take time for BAC levels to
rise. -
...ANSWER...more
under most social drinking conditions, drinks are
consumed every minutes in a 1-2 hour
period -
...ANSWER...20
, T/F a greater tolerance to alcohol lowers a
person's BAC - ...ANSWER...false
when was prohibition lifted in Canada? -
...ANSWER...1927
Where are special occasion permits required for
the service of alcohol? - ...ANSWER...At an event
in any location other than a licensed
establishment, a private place, or a residence
Endorsements are to a liquor sales licence -
...ANSWER...additions
allow licensed establishments to sell and
serve alcohol under specific circumstances. -
...ANSWER...endorsements
AGCO stands for... - ...ANSWER...Alcohol and
Gaming Commission of Ontario
permissible hours for the sale and service of
alcohol in a licensed establishment -
...ANSWER...mon-sun, 9 am - 2 am
new years eve, 9 am - 3 pm
daylights savings rules (fall) - ...ANSWER...turn
the
Exam New Latest Updated Version with
All Questions from Actual Past Exam and
100% Correct Answers
Since alcohol is a , it the central
nervous system and impacts how a person
moves - ...ANSWER...depressant; slows
Alcohol is metabolized than it is absorbed -
...ANSWER...more slowly
What % of alcohol content is eliminated from
the bloodstream - ...ANSWER...90%
At what rate is alcohol eliminated from the body
-
...ANSWER...one drink per hour
two main factors that affect BAC levels -
...ANSWER... of drinks; how quickly drinks are
consumed
,T/F: BAC continues to rise after a person's
stopped drinking - ...ANSWER...True
most important factor impacting BAC -
...ANSWER...time
how much can alcohol elimination rate vary
based on a person's sex and weight? -
...ANSWER...0.01 - 0.025 mg/ml/hr
three general classes of alcohol -
...ANSWER...beer, wine, spirits
standard drink of beer - ...ANSWER...12 oz, 5%
alcohol
standard drink of wine - ...ANSWER...5 oz, 12%
alcohol
standard drink of spirits - ...ANSWER...1.5 oz,
40% alcohol
amount of pure alcohol in any standard drink -
...ANSWER...0.6 oz (17 ml)
standard drink formula - ...ANSWER...60 / alcohol
% = amount (in oz)
a state in which a person's normal capacity to
think, act, and move is impaired by alcohol,
cannabis, or other drugs -
...ANSWER...intoxication
traffic light system - ...ANSWER...green (go),
yellow
,larger person - ...ANSWER...higher
a more muscular person will have a BAC
than a less muscular person - ...ANSWER...lower
as people age, their ability to metabolize alcohol
-
...ANSWER...decreases
an older person will have a BAC than a
younger person - ...ANSWER...higher
females will have a BAC than males -
...ANSWER...higher
eating foods that are high in fat and protein will
make alcohol take time for BAC levels to
rise. -
...ANSWER...more
under most social drinking conditions, drinks are
consumed every minutes in a 1-2 hour
period -
...ANSWER...20
, T/F a greater tolerance to alcohol lowers a
person's BAC - ...ANSWER...false
when was prohibition lifted in Canada? -
...ANSWER...1927
Where are special occasion permits required for
the service of alcohol? - ...ANSWER...At an event
in any location other than a licensed
establishment, a private place, or a residence
Endorsements are to a liquor sales licence -
...ANSWER...additions
allow licensed establishments to sell and
serve alcohol under specific circumstances. -
...ANSWER...endorsements
AGCO stands for... - ...ANSWER...Alcohol and
Gaming Commission of Ontario
permissible hours for the sale and service of
alcohol in a licensed establishment -
...ANSWER...mon-sun, 9 am - 2 am
new years eve, 9 am - 3 pm
daylights savings rules (fall) - ...ANSWER...turn
the
