LCQ EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE 2026 – 100
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
(Complete Concept Review & Practice
Materials – Latest Edition)
1. What is the primary purpose of the LCQ certification?
A. To manage hotel operations
B. To ensure knowledge of New Zealand alcohol laws and host responsibility
C. To design bar layouts
D. To train chefs
Correct Answer: B
2. Which Act regulates the sale and supply of alcohol in New Zealand?
A. Hospitality Act 2012
B. Food Safety Act
C. Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
D. Liquor Licensing Act 1995
Correct Answer: C
3. What is the legal purchase age for alcohol in NZ?
A. 16 years
B. 17 years
C. 18 years
D. 21 years
Correct Answer: C
4. Which of the following forms of ID is acceptable?
,A. School ID
B. Kiwi Access Card
C. Library card
D. Utility bill
Correct Answer: B
5. What is intoxication defined as under NZ law?
A. Shy behavior
B. Reasonable grounds to believe impaired behavior
C. Mild happiness
D. Slow talking
Correct Answer: B
6. Which sign MUST be displayed at licensed premises?
A. “Free Wi-Fi”
B. “Host Responsibility Policy”
C. “No Minors Allowed”
D. “Fire Exit”
Correct Answer: B (Required alongside other signage)
7. Who is responsible for enforcing the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act?
A. Teachers
B. Police, Licensing Inspectors & Medical Officers of Health
C. Students
D. Taxi drivers
Correct Answer: B
8. What should staff do if a person looks under 25?
A. Assume they are 18
B. Ask for acceptable ID
C. Serve them quickly
,D. Ignore them
Correct Answer: B
9. Which behavior indicates possible intoxication?
A. Calm behavior
B. Steady balance
C. Slurred speech
D. Good coordination
Correct Answer: C
10. What is a duty manager required to do?
A. Stay in the office
B. Be on duty and visible
C. Leave whenever they want
D. Handle only paperwork
Correct Answer: B
11. What is the penalty for selling alcohol to minors?
A. Warning only
B. Fine or license suspension
C. No consequences
D. Free training
Correct Answer: B
12. When must a duty manager’s name be displayed?
A. Only at night
B. At all times the premises is open
C. During weekends
D. During special events only
Correct Answer: B
, 13. Who must hold an LCQ certificate?
A. Janitorial staff
B. Duty managers
C. Customers
D. Security guards only
Correct Answer: B
14. What is the intoxication assessment guide called?
A. DENDaS
B. HPA Intoxication Assessment Tool
C. Alcohol Tier System
D. Safe Serve
Correct Answer: B
15. What’s the first step if a customer shows early signs of intoxication?
A. Serve faster
B. Slow or stop service
C. Offer discounts
D. Ignore signs
Correct Answer: B
16. What food must be provided in licensed premises?
A. Snacks only
B. Substantial food options
C. Only dessert
D. No food is required
Correct Answer: B
17. What must be considered for host responsibility?
A. Clean toilets
B. Safe transport options
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
(Complete Concept Review & Practice
Materials – Latest Edition)
1. What is the primary purpose of the LCQ certification?
A. To manage hotel operations
B. To ensure knowledge of New Zealand alcohol laws and host responsibility
C. To design bar layouts
D. To train chefs
Correct Answer: B
2. Which Act regulates the sale and supply of alcohol in New Zealand?
A. Hospitality Act 2012
B. Food Safety Act
C. Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
D. Liquor Licensing Act 1995
Correct Answer: C
3. What is the legal purchase age for alcohol in NZ?
A. 16 years
B. 17 years
C. 18 years
D. 21 years
Correct Answer: C
4. Which of the following forms of ID is acceptable?
,A. School ID
B. Kiwi Access Card
C. Library card
D. Utility bill
Correct Answer: B
5. What is intoxication defined as under NZ law?
A. Shy behavior
B. Reasonable grounds to believe impaired behavior
C. Mild happiness
D. Slow talking
Correct Answer: B
6. Which sign MUST be displayed at licensed premises?
A. “Free Wi-Fi”
B. “Host Responsibility Policy”
C. “No Minors Allowed”
D. “Fire Exit”
Correct Answer: B (Required alongside other signage)
7. Who is responsible for enforcing the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act?
A. Teachers
B. Police, Licensing Inspectors & Medical Officers of Health
C. Students
D. Taxi drivers
Correct Answer: B
8. What should staff do if a person looks under 25?
A. Assume they are 18
B. Ask for acceptable ID
C. Serve them quickly
,D. Ignore them
Correct Answer: B
9. Which behavior indicates possible intoxication?
A. Calm behavior
B. Steady balance
C. Slurred speech
D. Good coordination
Correct Answer: C
10. What is a duty manager required to do?
A. Stay in the office
B. Be on duty and visible
C. Leave whenever they want
D. Handle only paperwork
Correct Answer: B
11. What is the penalty for selling alcohol to minors?
A. Warning only
B. Fine or license suspension
C. No consequences
D. Free training
Correct Answer: B
12. When must a duty manager’s name be displayed?
A. Only at night
B. At all times the premises is open
C. During weekends
D. During special events only
Correct Answer: B
, 13. Who must hold an LCQ certificate?
A. Janitorial staff
B. Duty managers
C. Customers
D. Security guards only
Correct Answer: B
14. What is the intoxication assessment guide called?
A. DENDaS
B. HPA Intoxication Assessment Tool
C. Alcohol Tier System
D. Safe Serve
Correct Answer: B
15. What’s the first step if a customer shows early signs of intoxication?
A. Serve faster
B. Slow or stop service
C. Offer discounts
D. Ignore signs
Correct Answer: B
16. What food must be provided in licensed premises?
A. Snacks only
B. Substantial food options
C. Only dessert
D. No food is required
Correct Answer: B
17. What must be considered for host responsibility?
A. Clean toilets
B. Safe transport options
