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  1. Q1Which body regulates the sale and service of liquor in Alberta?

    • AService Alberta
    • BThe Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) commission
    • CThe RCMP
    • DHealth Canada
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) commission

    The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) commission regulates liquor, gaming and cannabis in Alberta and administers the ProServe program.

    Topic: AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law

  2. Q2What does the acronym AGLC stand for?

    • AAlberta Government Licensing Commission
    • BAlberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis
    • CAlcohol and Gaming Liquor Council
    • DAlberta General Liquor Control
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis

    AGLC stands for Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis, the provincial agency that oversees these areas.

    Topic: AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law

  3. Q3Which provincial statute primarily governs liquor in Alberta?

    • AThe Liquor Licence and Control Act
    • BThe Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act
    • CThe Liquor Control Act of Ontario
    • DThe Excise Act
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. The Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act

    Liquor in Alberta is governed by the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act and its regulations, administered by the AGLC.

    Topic: AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law

  4. Q4ProServe is best described as:

    • AA brand of liquor
    • BAlberta's responsible liquor service training program
    • CA bartending school franchise
    • DA licence to sell cannabis
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. Alberta's responsible liquor service training program

    ProServe is the AGLC's mandatory responsible liquor service training and certification program for Alberta.

    Topic: AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law

  5. Q5Who must hold a valid ProServe certificate?

    • AOnly the licensee
    • BOnly bartenders
    • CStaff who sell, serve, or handle liquor, and those who manage or check ID
    • DOnly security staff
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    ✓ Correct answer: C. Staff who sell, serve, or handle liquor, and those who manage or check ID

    Anyone who sells, serves or handles liquor, supervises such staff, or checks ID at a licensed premises must be ProServe certified.

    Topic: AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law

  6. Q6In Alberta, what is the legal age to purchase, consume, or be served liquor?

    • A16
    • B18
    • C19
    • D21
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. 18

    Alberta's legal drinking age is 18 — unlike British Columbia and Ontario where it is 19.

    Topic: AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law

  7. Q7A new staff member who serves liquor must become ProServe certified:

    • AWithin one year
    • BWhenever convenient
    • CBefore or within the AGLC-required timeframe of starting work (generally 30 days)
    • DOnly if a manager asks
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    ✓ Correct answer: C. Before or within the AGLC-required timeframe of starting work (generally 30 days)

    Staff must be certified within the AGLC-required period after starting — generally within 30 days of beginning to sell or serve liquor.

    Topic: AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law

  8. Q8Which of the following is a primary goal of the ProServe program?

    • ATo increase liquor sales
    • BTo promote responsible service and reduce alcohol-related harm
    • CTo replace police enforcement
    • DTo set drink prices
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. To promote responsible service and reduce alcohol-related harm

    ProServe aims to promote the responsible sale and service of liquor and reduce alcohol-related harm in the community.

    Topic: AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law

  9. Q9Under Alberta rules, liquor service in a licensed premises generally must stop by:

    • A12:00 midnight
    • B2:00 a.m.
    • C4:00 a.m.
    • DThere is no limit
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. 2:00 a.m.

    In Alberta, licensed premises generally must stop serving liquor by 2:00 a.m., with consumption ending shortly after.

    Topic: AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law

  10. Q10AGLC inspectors may visit a licensed premises:

    • AOnly by written appointment
    • BOnly during the day
    • CAt any time the premises is operating, without notice
    • DOnly once per year
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    ✓ Correct answer: C. At any time the premises is operating, without notice

    AGLC inspectors (and police) may attend a licensed premises at any reasonable time during operation, without prior notice.

    Topic: AGLC & Alberta Liquor Law

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