It's Good Business (Nova Scotia) Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (21–30)

Question 1

A reasonable rule of thumb for when to ask for ID is to check anyone who:

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Appears to be under about 25. Many establishments ask for ID from anyone who looks under about 25 (a 'Check 25' approach) so that genuinely young patrons are never missed.

Question 2

A patron offers you a photo of their ID on their phone instead of the physical card. You should:

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Ask for the original physical ID, since a photo can be easily faked. A photo or screenshot of an ID is not acceptable proof of age; ask for the original government-issued document, which is much harder to alter.

Question 3

Two friends arrive together; one is clearly of age and the other has no ID. The patron without ID asks for a beer. You should:

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Refuse the patron without ID until they show valid ID. Each individual must show they are of legal age. The patron without ID cannot be served, and the older friend buying for them would be unlawful secondary supply if they are a minor.

Question 4

A driver's licence presented by a patron is expired. As proof of age it is:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Questionable — many establishments will not accept expired ID; follow your house policy. Expired ID is commonly refused because it is easier to misuse and may not reflect the current holder; follow the establishment's policy and ask for valid ID.

Question 5

The safest way to handle suspected fake ID is to:

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Politely refuse the ID and decline service, keeping yourself safe. Refuse the ID and decline service calmly. Do not escalate; involve a manager or security per house policy. Your safety and a lawful refusal come first.

Question 6

Checking ID carefully protects:

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The server, the licensee, and the public. Proper ID checks protect the server and licensee from penalties and protect the public by keeping liquor away from minors.

Question 7

A patron becomes annoyed when you ask for ID. The professional response is to:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Explain it is law and policy, and that you check everyone who looks young. Stay calm and explain that checking ID is required by law and applies to everyone who looks underage; most patrons accept a polite, consistent explanation.

Question 8

Which detail on an ID is most important for confirming legal drinking age?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

The date of birth. The date of birth determines whether the person is 19 or older; always calculate the age from it rather than relying on appearance.

Question 9

If you accept an obviously fake ID and serve a minor, the likely consequence is:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Possible fines or charges for you and consequences for the licensee. Serving a minor can lead to fines or charges and enforcement action against the licence, even if the minor used fake ID; careful checking is your protection.

Question 10

A good practice when a large group arrives and many will be drinking is to:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

ID each person who will be served and looks young, before serving any alcohol. Each young-looking person who will drink should be ID'd before being served; group size is not a reason to skip checks.

It's Good Business (Nova Scotia) Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (21–30)

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