NSW RSA Practice Test 2026
Anyone who sells, serves or supplies alcohol in NSW must complete RSA training with a Liquor & Gaming NSW Approved Training Provider. Practice test 1 covers NSW's own rules on competency cards, intoxication, removal and minors. The other sets cover the alcohol, intoxication and ID skills taught in every state.
Quick answer
Pass mark: Set by your training provider for the full course. The online refresher needs 100% correct answers. There is no time limit. It is run by Liquor & Gaming NSW (courses delivered by Approved Training Providers). Practise here for free with 80 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 11, 2026.
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Question 1 of 30
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Answer: D. Anyone who sells, serves or supplies alcohol, including bar staff, security staff and volunteers
Liquor & Gaming NSW says RSA is mandatory for anyone selling, serving or supplying alcohol, including security staff, crowd controllers, promotional staff and volunteers.
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Question 2 of 30
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Answer: B. An Approved Training Provider (ATP)
Only Approved Training Providers can issue the interim certificate after you complete the course.
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Question 3 of 30
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Answer: D. 90 days
The interim certificate is valid for 90 days and lets you start work straight away.
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Question 4 of 30
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Answer: C. Show the interim certificate at a Service NSW centre and complete a 100-point ID check
You present your interim certificate at Service NSW and complete a 100-point identity check. A digital card is available in the Service NSW app.
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Question 5 of 30
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Answer: B. The full RSA course
You need the full course if you are new to the industry or your RSA training was more than five years ago.
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Question 6 of 30
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Answer: C. Online, with a multiple-choice assessment
The refresher is an online course of about 60 to 90 minutes with a multiple-choice assessment.
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Question 7 of 30
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Answer: B. 100%: every question must be correct
Liquor & Gaming NSW says you must answer 100% of the refresher questions correctly to pass.
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Question 8 of 30
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Answer: C. No, you must complete the refresher course
Completing a full course before expiry does not extend your card. You must do the refresher.
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Question 9 of 30
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Answer: A. 90 days
Liquor & Gaming NSW sends a reminder by email or phone 90 days before expiry, if your contact details are up to date.
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Question 10 of 30
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Answer: B. Responsible Supply of Alcohol Training (RSAT)
Same-day alcohol deliveries need Responsible Supply of Alcohol Training (RSAT).
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Question 11 of 30
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Answer: C. Anyone who looks under 25
Anyone who looks under 25 may be asked for proof of age when entering a venue or buying or drinking alcohol.
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Question 12 of 30
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Answer: C. A NSW Digital Driver Licence
Accepted proof of age includes NSW driver licences (including digital), interstate and foreign licences, passports, NSW photo cards, government proof-of-age cards and the Australia Post Keypass.
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Question 13 of 30
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Answer: A. A Keypass identity card
The Keypass card from Australia Post is on the NSW list of accepted proof of age, along with licences, passports and NSW photo cards.
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Question 14 of 30
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Answer: D. Photo cards and licences can be issued to people under 18
Licences, passports, photo cards and Keypass cards can be held by under-18s, so the date of birth must show the person is 18 or over.
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Question 15 of 30
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Answer: D. Avoid handling the customer's phone and check the security features
Venues are advised not to handle phones for digital licences and to check features such as holograms and the photo.
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Question 16 of 30
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Answer: C. When they are with a responsible adult, such as a parent or guardian
Under 18s cannot enter licensed venues that sell alcohol unless they are with a responsible adult in certain areas.
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Question 17 of 30
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Answer: B. A parent, step-parent or guardian, or a person acting in place of a parent
A responsible adult is a parent, step-parent or guardian, the minor's spouse or de facto partner, or someone standing in as the minor's parent at the time.
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Question 18 of 30
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Answer: A. $2,200
Minors who buy, try to buy or drink alcohol in a licensed venue can be fined up to $2,200 per offence.
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Question 19 of 30
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Answer: C. $220
Using a fake ID can lead to an on-the-spot fine of $220 or a fine of up to $2,200. Provisional drivers may also have 6 months added to their licence.
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Question 20 of 30
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Answer: D. $330
Adults who let a minor use their ID can get a $330 on-the-spot fine, or a court fine of up to $3,300.
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Question 21 of 30
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Answer: C. They can be permanently disqualified and the licence suspended
Selling or supplying alcohol to minors can lead to a licensee or manager being permanently disqualified and the liquor licence suspended.
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Question 22 of 30
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Answer: A. $11,000
Under the Liquor Act 2007 it is an offence to allow an intoxicated person to remain on licensed premises, with a maximum penalty of $11,000.
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Question 23 of 30
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Answer: D. That the licensee permitted the intoxication, unless a defence or exemption applies
There is a presumption that the licensee permitted the intoxication unless a defence or exemption applies.
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Question 24 of 30
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Answer: D. When they need medical help that has been sought, or transport that has been arranged
The exemption covers a person who needs medical assistance (help has been sought) or transport (arrangements have been made), with other conditions met.
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Question 25 of 30
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Answer: A. At least every 10 to 15 minutes
If constant supervision is not possible, the guidance says to check the person at least every 10 to 15 minutes.
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Question 26 of 30
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Answer: C. No, once staff know a person is intoxicated, further service must be refused
Liquor & Gaming NSW says that once staff are aware a person is intoxicated, they must refuse further service even if the person later seems to sober up.
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Question 27 of 30
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Answer: A. GL4003 Intoxication guidelines
Liquor & Gaming NSW publishes the GL4003 Intoxication guidelines to help staff identify intoxication. GL4002 covers preventing intoxication.
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Question 28 of 30
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Answer: B. 24 hours
A removed person must not enter or try to enter the venue for 24 hours, and must not re-enter the 50 metre area around it for 6 hours without a reasonable excuse.
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Question 29 of 30
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Answer: B. 50 metres
The person must not remain within 50 metres of the venue without a reasonable excuse, such as waiting for transport.
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Question 30 of 30
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Answer: B. $5,500
Failing to comply with the removal requirements has a maximum fine of $5,500.
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The real test: Set by your training provider for the full course. The online refresher needs 100% correct answers.
What to know before the test
- RSA is mandatory for anyone who sells, serves or supplies alcohol in NSW, including security staff, crowd controllers, promotional staff and volunteers.
- When you finish the course, your Approved Training Provider gives you an interim certificate. It is valid for 90 days and lets you start work straight away.
- To get your competency card, take the interim certificate to Service NSW and complete a 100-point ID check. A digital card is available in the Service NSW app.
- Before your competency expires, do the online refresher (about 60 to 90 minutes). You must answer 100% of its questions correctly.
- If you are new to the industry or your RSA training was more than five years ago, you need the full course.
- Allowing an intoxicated person to stay on licensed premises carries a maximum penalty of $11,000 under the Liquor Act 2007.
- A person removed from a venue must not try to re-enter it for 24 hours or stay within 50 metres of it without a reasonable excuse.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need RSA to work in a bar in NSW?
Yes. Anyone who sells, serves or supplies alcohol needs RSA, including bar staff, bottle shop staff, security staff, crowd controllers and volunteers.
How long does an NSW RSA last?
Your competency card shows an expiry date. Do the online refresher before then. If your RSA training was more than five years ago, you need the full course again.
What is the pass mark for the NSW RSA?
The online refresher needs 100% correct answers. For the full course, your Approved Training Provider runs the assessment. There is no single government exam with a fixed number of questions. Your training provider assesses you. The mock exam here uses 30 questions and an 80% target as a practice goal.
Can I start work before my competency card arrives?
Yes. The interim certificate from your training provider is valid for 90 days and lets you work straight away. Apply at Service NSW as soon as possible.
Does doing the full course again extend my card?
No. Completing a full course before your card expires does not extend it. You must do the refresher.
Who can be asked for ID in NSW?
Anyone who looks under 25 may be asked for proof of age when entering a venue or buying or drinking alcohol.
Sources
- Liquor & Gaming NSW: Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
- Liquor & Gaming NSW: Approved Training Providers
- NSW Government: Underage drinking
- NSW Government: Management of intoxicated patrons on licensed premises
- NSW Government: Removing and banning customers
- Department of Health: Standard drinks guide
- Department of Health: How much alcohol is safe to drink?
- Department of Health: What are the effects of alcohol?