ProServe (Alberta) Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (21–30)

Question 1

Which is acceptable government-issued photo ID in Alberta?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

An Alberta driver's licence. An Alberta driver's licence is a valid government-issued photo ID showing the holder's date of birth.

Question 2

Which of these is generally an acceptable piece of ID to prove age?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

A Canadian passport. A valid passport is acceptable. A photo of an ID on a phone is not acceptable — you need the original document.

Question 3

A valid piece of identification for proving age must include:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

A photograph, the holder's name, and date of birth, and be issued by a government. Acceptable ID is government-issued and shows a photograph, the person's name and their date of birth.

Question 4

What should you check when examining an ID?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

The photo, date of birth, expiry date, and signs of tampering. Compare the photo to the person, confirm the date of birth proves 18+, check the expiry date, and look for alterations.

Question 5

A patron presents an ID that has expired. You should:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Treat it as not valid and ask for other acceptable ID. An expired document is not acceptable as proof of age; ask for another valid, unexpired piece of ID.

Question 6

If you suspect an ID is fake or altered, you should:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Decline to accept it and refuse service. If an ID appears fake or tampered with, do not accept it and refuse the sale or service of liquor.

Question 7

The 'two-piece' identification approach means:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Accepting two pieces of supporting ID when one lacks a photo, per AGLC guidance. Where allowed, two supporting documents may establish identity/age, following AGLC's identification guidance.

Question 8

A good technique to detect a borrowed ID is to:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Ask the patron questions such as their date of birth or address and watch for hesitation. Asking the person to confirm details on the card (birth date, address, sign) can reveal a borrowed or fake ID.

Question 9

You may legally refuse to accept an ID you believe is not genuine.

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

True — you can decline questionable ID and refuse service. Servers and licensees may refuse to accept identification they reasonably believe is false or invalid.

Question 10

Which is NOT acceptable as proof of age on its own?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

A social media profile showing a birthday. A social media profile is not a government-issued document and cannot be used to prove age.

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