Licensed Premises Course (UK) 2026

1. السؤال 1 من 25

   The section 182 guidance lists four licensing objectives for England and Wales. Which one is the most important?

   • AThe prevention of crime and disorder
   • BThe protection of children from harm
   • CPublic safety
   • DThey are all of equal importance
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   الإجابة: D. They are all of equal importance

   The section 182 guidance says each licensing objective is of equal importance.

2. السؤال 2 من 25

   Which extra licensing objective applies to a bar in Glasgow but not to a bar in Cardiff?

   • AProtecting and improving public health
   • BProtecting children and young persons from harm
   • CPreventing crime and disorder
   • DSecuring public safety
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   الإجابة: A. Protecting and improving public health

   The Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 has five objectives. Protecting and improving public health is the one not found in the Licensing Act 2003.

3. السؤال 3 من 25

   Which law sets out liquor licensing in Northern Ireland?

   • AThe Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989
   • BThe Licensing (Northern Ireland) Order 1996
   • CThe Licensing Act 2003
   • DThe Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
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   الإجابة: B. The Licensing (Northern Ireland) Order 1996

   Northern Ireland has its own system under the Licensing (Northern Ireland) Order 1996. The Licensing Act 2003 covers England and Wales.

4. السؤال 4 من 25

   A premises licence in England requires security staff on the door from 10 pm. Under section 21 of the Licensing Act 2003, what must those staff have?

   • AA personal licence to sell alcohol in that area
   • BA level 2 food hygiene certificate
   • CA letter of approval from the local police
   • DAn SIA licence for that security activity
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   الإجابة: D. An SIA licence for that security activity

   Section 21 says any licence condition requiring security staff must also require them to hold an SIA licence (or be entitled to do the work) under the Private Security Industry Act 2001.

5. السؤال 5 من 25

   A nightclub employs its own door supervisors directly, not through a security company. Do they need SIA licences?

   • AOnly if they carry out searches of customers
   • BYes, in-house or contracted, they need one
   • CNo, in-house staff never need an SIA licence
   • DOnly if they also work shifts at other venues
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   الإجابة: B. Yes, in-house or contracted, they need one

   The SIA says door supervision at licensed premises needs a licence whether the worker is in-house or contracted.

6. السؤال 6 من 25

   Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, who normally recommends a venue's permitted capacity?

   • AThe venue's head door supervisor
   • BThe Security Industry Authority (SIA)
   • CThe fire and rescue authority
   • DThe brewery that supplies the bar
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   الإجابة: C. The fire and rescue authority

   The section 182 guidance says the permitted capacity is set following a recommendation from the fire and rescue authority.

7. السؤال 7 من 25

   Why does the section 182 guidance say capacity limits can help prevent disorder?

   • AOvercrowding can make crowds frustrated and hostile
   • BDoor staff are paid by the number of people inside
   • CSmaller crowds always spend more money at the bar
   • DCapacity limits stop people from drinking any alcohol
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   الإجابة: A. Overcrowding can make crowds frustrated and hostile

   The guidance notes that overcrowded venues can increase the risk of crowds becoming frustrated and hostile.

8. السؤال 8 من 25

   A bartender knowingly serves another drink to a customer who is drunk. Which section of the Licensing Act 2003 makes this an offence?

   • ASection 141
   • BSection 4
   • CSection 21
   • DSection 182
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   الإجابة: A. Section 141

   Section 141 makes it an offence for staff with authority to sell alcohol, the licence holder or the DPS to knowingly sell, attempt to sell or allow a sale to a drunk person.

9. السؤال 9 من 25

   Under section 142 of the Licensing Act 2003, what offence can a customer commit at the bar?

   • ARefusing to show photo ID when staff ask for it
   • BKnowingly buying alcohol for a drunk person
   • CBuying a round of drinks for a group of sober friends
   • DLeaving the bar without finishing their drink
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   الإجابة: B. Knowingly buying alcohol for a drunk person

   Section 142 makes it an offence to knowingly obtain or try to obtain alcohol on relevant premises for a drunk person to drink there.

10. السؤال 10 من 25

    Under section 143 of the Licensing Act 2003, what must a police officer do when asked by authorised venue staff?

    • AHelp expel the person and help stop them coming back in
    • BOrder the whole venue to close for the rest of the night
    • CArrest everyone in the person's group straight away
    • DGive the person a lift home in the police car
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    الإجابة: A. Help expel the person and help stop them coming back in

    Section 143(4) says a constable must help expel a drunk or disorderly person and help prevent them entering again, when asked.

11. السؤال 11 من 25

    A drunk man who was told not to come in keeps trying to get back into a pub in England. What does section 143 say?

    • AHe commits no offence until he is actually inside
    • BHe may commit an offence just by trying to enter
    • CHe can come in if he agrees to buy food
    • DOnly a police officer can tell him not to enter
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    الإجابة: B. He may commit an offence just by trying to enter

    Section 143 covers a drunk or disorderly person who fails to leave, or who enters or tries to enter after being asked not to, without reasonable excuse.

12. السؤال 12 من 25

    Under section 140 of the Licensing Act 2003, who can commit the offence of knowingly allowing disorderly conduct on the premises?

    • AA taxi driver waiting outside the venue
    • BA staff member whose role lets them prevent it
    • COnly the customer who caused the trouble in the first place
    • DOnly a police officer on duty nearby
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    الإجابة: B. A staff member whose role lets them prevent it

    Section 140 applies to staff who could prevent the conduct, the premises licence holder and the designated premises supervisor.

13. السؤال 13 من 25

    In Scotland, a disorderly customer refuses to leave a bar. Under section 116 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, who may remove them using reasonable force?

    • ANobody, as only the courts can do this
    • BOnly the bar worker who served them their drinks
    • CAny other customer who is in the bar
    • DStaff authorised by a responsible person
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    الإجابة: D. Staff authorised by a responsible person

    Section 116 lets an authorised person (a responsible person, or staff they authorise) remove someone who refuses to leave, using reasonable force if needed.

14. السؤال 14 من 25

    A seller is charged with selling alcohol to a 16-year-old. Under section 146, what counts as taking all reasonable steps to check age?

    • AChecking that the person looks tall and grown-up enough
    • BSimply asking the person how old they are and accepting the answer
    • CAsking for proof of age that would convince a reasonable person
    • DAsking a friend in their group to confirm the person's age
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    الإجابة: C. Asking for proof of age that would convince a reasonable person

    Section 146(5) says reasonable steps are taken if the seller asked for evidence of age and that evidence would have convinced a reasonable person.

15. السؤال 15 من 25

    A 19-year-old buys a vodka and hands it to his 16-year-old friend at the bar. What is this?

    • AOnly an offence for the 16-year-old
    • BAllowed, because the buyer is over 18 years old
    • CAn offence of buying alcohol for a child
    • DAllowed, if they are eating a meal
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    الإجابة: C. An offence of buying alcohol for a child

    Section 149 makes it an offence to buy or try to buy alcohol for a person under 18, or for them to drink on relevant premises.

16. السؤال 16 من 25

    Which drinks may an adult buy for a 17-year-old to have with a table meal, if an adult is with them?

    • ASpirits such as vodka or gin
    • BBeer, wine or cider
    • CAlcopops only
    • DAny drink at all, including spirits
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    الإجابة: B. Beer, wine or cider

    Sections 149 and 150 allow 16 and 17-year-olds to have beer, wine or cider with a table meal when accompanied by someone aged 18 or over.

17. السؤال 17 من 25

    Under the mandatory licensing conditions in England and Wales, which ID meets the minimum for an age check?

    • AA photo of a passport on a friend's phone
    • BA photo card with date of birth and a hologram or UV feature
    • CA bank card that shows the person's full name, signature and photo
    • DA school ID card with no date of birth
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    الإجابة: B. A photo card with date of birth and a hologram or UV feature

    The age verification policy must require photo ID showing date of birth with a holographic mark or ultraviolet feature, or approved digital ID.

18. السؤال 18 من 25

    When may a venue's age verification policy accept digital ID?

    • AOnly for customers who look well over 30 years old
    • BOnly through a registered digital verification provider
    • CNever, because only physical cards are allowed
    • DWhenever the customer shows a picture of their ID on a phone
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    الإجابة: B. Only through a registered digital verification provider

    The updated mandatory conditions allow digital ID only where the licence holder has an agreement with a registered digital verification service provider.

19. السؤال 19 من 25

    The section 182 guidance says preventing drink spiking falls under which licensing objective?

    • AThe prevention of crime and disorder
    • BThe protection of children from harm
    • CThe prevention of public nuisance
    • DPublic safety only
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    الإجابة: A. The prevention of crime and disorder

    The guidance places spiking, including putting alcohol or drugs in someone's drink without their knowledge, under the crime and disorder objective.

20. السؤال 20 من 25

    A woman seems confused and unsteady after one drink, and her friend thinks she was spiked. What should staff do?

    • AAsk her to leave the venue straight away for some fresh air
    • BGive her a strong coffee and leave her alone
    • CTell her friend to take her outside
    • DGet medical help, stay with her and contact the police
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    الإجابة: D. Get medical help, stay with her and contact the police

    GOV.UK advice is to get medical help (999 or 111), stay with the person, and help contact the police. Call 999 if she is in immediate danger.

21. السؤال 21 من 25

    Why does GOV.UK advise reporting a suspected spiking as quickly as possible?

    • ADrinks can only be tested while still cold
    • BPolice only take reports on the same night
    • CThe venue will lose its licence if reports are late
    • DSome drugs leave the body in less than 12 hours
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    الإجابة: D. Some drugs leave the body in less than 12 hours

    GOV.UK says some drugs leave the body quite quickly, in less than 12 hours, so fast reporting helps police testing.

22. السؤال 22 من 25

    You see someone drop something into a customer's drink. What should you do?

    • ADrink some yourself to test it
    • BTell the customer not to drink it and alert venue staff
    • CWait and watch to see whether the customer starts to feel unwell
    • DPour the drink away and say nothing
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    الإجابة: B. Tell the customer not to drink it and alert venue staff

    GOV.UK advises witnesses to tell the person not to drink it, tell venue staff, and stay until police arrive if possible.

23. السؤال 23 من 25

    Staff at venues taking part in the Ask for Angela scheme in London are trained through which programme?

    • AChallenge 25 training
    • BRun Hide Tell training
    • CRIDDOR training
    • DWAVE training
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    الإجابة: D. WAVE training

    The Met Police says staff at participating venues complete WAVE (Welfare and Vulnerability Engagement) training, so they can recognise vulnerability and respond.

24. السؤال 24 من 25

    A club manager knows drugs are being sold in the toilets and does nothing about it. Which law may they be breaking?

    • ALicensing Act 2003, section 21
    • BMisuse of Drugs Act 1971, section 8
    • CPrivate Security Industry Act 2001, section 1
    • DEquality Act 2010, section 4
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    الإجابة: B. Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, section 8

    Section 8 makes it an offence for an occupier or manager of premises to knowingly permit or suffer the supply of controlled drugs there.

25. السؤال 25 من 25

    Under the mandatory licensing conditions, what must on-licensed premises give customers free of charge if they ask?

    • ADrinking water, if reasonably available
    • BA soft drink of their choice from the bar
    • CA taxi home at the end of the night
    • DA free bar snack with every round bought
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    الإجابة: A. Drinking water, if reasonably available

    The mandatory conditions require free drinking water to be provided on request, where it is reasonably available.

لوحة المفاتيح: 1–4 للإجابة، وEnter للسؤال التالي.