Serving It Right (British Columbia) Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (21–30)

Question 1

If local government sets stricter conditions than the provincial minimum (e.g., on hours), the establishment must:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Comply with the stricter applicable requirement. Establishments must follow the applicable rules, which can include stricter local government conditions layered on top of provincial requirements.

Question 2

What is the legal drinking age in British Columbia?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

19. The legal drinking age in BC is 19. A person must be 19 or older to be served or to purchase liquor.

Question 3

When checking ID in BC, how many pieces of identification should you generally ask for?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Two pieces, at least one government-issued with a photo. Best practice in BC is to ask for two pieces of ID, at least one being government-issued with the person's photo, signature, and date of birth.

Question 4

Which of the following is an acceptable piece of primary identification in BC?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

A valid passport. Acceptable primary ID includes government-issued documents such as a passport, BC driver's licence, BC Services Card with photo, or BCID. A library or gym card is not acceptable.

Question 5

A patron presents an ID showing a birthdate that makes them 18 years old. You should:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Refuse liquor service because they are under 19. Anyone under 19 cannot be served liquor in BC, regardless of appearance or who vouches for them.

Question 6

What should you do if an ID looks altered, damaged, or does not match the person presenting it?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Refuse to accept it and decline liquor service. If ID appears fake, altered, or does not match the holder, do not accept it and refuse service. Accepting questionable ID exposes you and the establishment to liability.

Question 7

When examining a photo ID, a good practice is to:

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Compare the photo and physical description to the person, and check the birthdate and expiry. Carefully compare the photo and description to the person, verify the date of birth shows they are 19+, and confirm the ID is valid and not expired.

Question 8

If you are not satisfied that a customer is of legal drinking age, you should:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Refuse to serve liquor until satisfied with valid ID. If you are not reasonably satisfied the person is 19+, you must refuse liquor service. The burden is on the customer to prove their age with valid ID.

Question 9

Which factor is NOT a reliable way to judge whether a customer is of legal age?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

How old the person looks. Appearance is unreliable. Age must be verified using valid identification, not by guessing from how mature someone looks.

Question 10

A group enters and one person who is clearly a minor is with adults ordering drinks. You should:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Not serve liquor to the minor and watch for secondary supply. The minor cannot be served liquor, and you must watch that adults do not pass liquor to the minor (secondary supply), which is illegal.

Serving It Right (British Columbia) Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (21–30)

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