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Queensland RSA Practice Test 2026

Most staff who serve or supply alcohol in Queensland must complete the nationally recognised RSA course with a registered training organisation within 30 days of starting work. Practice test 1 covers Queensland's own rules on certificates, unduly intoxicated patrons, ID and minors. The other sets cover the alcohol, intoxication and ID skills taught in every state.

  • Alcohol server
  • Queensland
  • 80 questions
  • Checked October 11, 2026

Quick answer

Pass mark: Set by your registered training organisation. There is no time limit. It is run by Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR); courses delivered by registered training organisations. Minimum age: No minimum age to serve under the Liquor Act 1992 (some venues excepted). Practise here for free with 80 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 11, 2026.

Read before you practiseStart with the RSA Study Guide (Australia): plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 30

    In Queensland, who must hold an RSA certificate?
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    Answer: B. Most staff who serve or supply alcohol, including bartenders, floor staff and room service staff

    Most staff who serve or supply alcohol on Queensland licensed premises need an RSA certificate, including under-18 staff.

  2. Question 2 of 30

    A new bartender starts work in Queensland without RSA. How long do they have to complete it?
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    Answer: A. 30 days from starting work

    In Queensland, new staff must complete RSA training within 30 days of starting employment.

  3. Question 3 of 30

    How long does a valid Queensland RSA certificate last?
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    Answer: A. It does not expire, so you usually only do the training once

    Valid RSA certificates in Queensland do not expire. The 3-year expiry applies to the separate RMLV certificate for licensees and managers.

  4. Question 4 of 30

    You did an RSA course in Queensland in 1999. Is it still valid?
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    Answer: A. No, courses done before 2002 are not valid

    Queensland says RSA courses completed before 2002 are not valid, so you need to do the current course.

  5. Question 5 of 30

    Which document proves you completed RSA in Queensland?
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    Answer: C. A Statement of Attainment from a registered training organisation

    You need a Statement of Attainment from an RTO. A statement of attendance is not the same thing.

  6. Question 6 of 30

    After passing RSA in Queensland, do you get a government RSA photo card?
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    Answer: D. No, Queensland does not issue a card with the Statement of Attainment

    In Queensland you will not get a card with your Statement of Attainment. Keep the Statement itself.

  7. Question 7 of 30

    You hold an older Statement of Attainment with the code SITHFAB002 'Provide responsible service of alcohol'. Is it accepted in Queensland?
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    Answer: D. Yes, older codes are valid if the course name matches

    The current code is SITHFAB021, but older codes such as SITHFAB002 stay valid if the course name matches and you hold a Statement of Attainment.

  8. Question 8 of 30

    You completed RSA in another state. When is it accepted in Queensland?
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    Answer: A. When it is a Statement of Attainment from the accredited Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol course

    The nationally recognised course is the only accepted qualification, so an interstate Statement of Attainment for it is accepted.

  9. Question 9 of 30

    Where must a Queensland licensee keep copies of staff RSA Statements of Attainment?
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    Answer: C. On the premises, ready for inspection

    Licensees must keep copies of staff Statements of Attainment on the premises for inspection. A separate RSA training register is not required.

  10. Question 10 of 30

    You lost your Queensland RSA Statement of Attainment. Who should you contact?
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    Answer: A. The training organisation that issued it

    OLGR does not hold RSA training records, so contact the RTO that issued your Statement.

  11. Question 11 of 30

    How long does a Queensland RMLV certificate last?
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    Answer: A. 3 years from the date of issue

    RMLV (Responsible Management of Licensed Venues) certificates expire 3 years after they are issued.

  12. Question 12 of 30

    Who in Queensland does NOT need a separate RSA certificate?
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    Answer: D. A licensee or approved manager with a current RMLV certificate

    Licensees and approved managers who hold a current RMLV certificate do not also need RSA.

  13. Question 13 of 30

    Can a 17-year-old serve alcohol in a Queensland restaurant?
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    Answer: B. Yes, with RSA, unless the venue has an adult entertainment permit

    The Liquor Act 1992 sets no minimum age for serving. Under-18s can serve in hotels, restaurants and cafes unless the venue has an adult entertainment permit.

  14. Question 14 of 30

    What term does Queensland's Liquor Act 1992 use for a person who must not be served because of alcohol or drugs?
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    Answer: C. Unduly intoxicated

    Queensland uses the term 'unduly intoxicated', defined in section 9A of the Liquor Act 1992.

  15. Question 15 of 30

    Under Queensland law, what can cause a person to be unduly intoxicated?
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    Answer: D. Liquor, drugs or another intoxicating substance

    The definition covers liquor, drugs or another intoxicating substance that noticeably affects speech, balance, coordination or behaviour.

  16. Question 16 of 30

    In Queensland, when can a person's presence at a venue to buy alcohol count as grounds to believe their signs come from intoxication?
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    Answer: D. When no other cause is known or stated

    If no other cause is known or stated, attending the premises to buy or drink alcohol can be reasonable grounds. Staff should still ask about other causes first.

  17. Question 17 of 30

    A refused patron in Queensland is waiting inside for a lift. When is this allowed?
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    Answer: A. When they are closely monitored and have no further access to alcohol

    It is not an offence for the patron to stay if they are closely monitored and cannot get any more alcohol.

  18. Question 18 of 30

    A patron asked to leave a Queensland venue because they are intoxicated refuses to go. What does the law allow?
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    Answer: B. Staff may use necessary and reasonable force to remove them

    A patron asked to leave must do so immediately. If they refuse, staff may use necessary and reasonable force to remove them.

  19. Question 19 of 30

    In Queensland, who can be fined for supplying alcohol to an unduly intoxicated patron?
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    Answer: D. Both the licensee or manager and the bar attendant who served

    Maximum penalties apply to licensees and managers and, at a lower level, to the bar attendant or individual who supplied the alcohol.

  20. Question 20 of 30

    What happens to a Queensland licence if the licensee is convicted of 2 offences involving minors or intoxicated people within 2 years?
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    Answer: C. The licence is automatically suspended

    Two such convictions within 2 years lead to automatic suspension of the licence.

  21. Question 21 of 30

    What must Queensland venues provide to patrons under the liquor laws?
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    Answer: C. Water, free or at a reasonable cost

    Failing to provide water free or at a reasonable cost is an offence in Queensland.

  22. Question 22 of 30

    Which drink promotion is an offence for a Queensland licensee?
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    Answer: B. A promotion that encourages rapid or excessive drinking

    Practices or promotions that encourage rapid or excessive consumption are an offence for licensees and approved managers.

  23. Question 23 of 30

    Which of these is acceptable evidence of age in Queensland?
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    Answer: A. A passport from any country

    Queensland accepts a photo ID card, an Australian driver licence or learner permit (including the Queensland digital licence), a foreign driver licence, any passport or a recognised proof-of-age card.

  24. Question 24 of 30

    A patron shows a foreign driver licence that is not in English. What else should they show in Queensland?
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    Answer: C. An international driver permit in English with their photo

    A non-English foreign licence should come with an international driver permit from the home country, in English and with a photo.

  25. Question 25 of 30

    A patron shows an expired Queensland licence with a Transport and Main Roads renewal receipt. Must you accept it?
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    Answer: B. No, accepting it is at the venue's discretion

    A renewal receipt can be shown with an expired licence, but the venue decides whether to accept it.

  26. Question 26 of 30

    You think a patron's plastic ID card is fake. What should you do in Queensland?
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    Answer: C. Confiscate it and send it to the OLGR with an ID confiscation report

    Confiscate fake, altered or borrowed hard-copy ID and send it to the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation with a confiscation report.

  27. Question 27 of 30

    A patron's digital licence on their phone looks fake. What should you do in Queensland?
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    Answer: B. Refuse entry or service but do not take the phone

    The Liquor Act does not allow or require staff to confiscate a phone or device, even if the digital ID looks wrong.

  28. Question 28 of 30

    What must licensees in Queensland's safe night precincts do at each public entry?
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    Answer: A. Operate an ID scanner, unless exempt

    Licensees in safe night precincts must operate ID scanners at each entry unless they are exempt.

  29. Question 29 of 30

    In Queensland, when may a minor be on licensed premises while eating a meal?
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    Answer: B. At most venues, but not under a nightclub licence after 5 pm

    A minor eating a meal or supervised by an adult is exempt, but not on premises operating under a nightclub licence after 5 pm.

  30. Question 30 of 30

    Which minor may lawfully be on Queensland licensed premises?
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    Answer: D. A minor who works there or is doing work experience

    Minors who are employees, training for employment or on work experience are among the exemptions.

What to know before the test

  • New staff must complete RSA training within 30 days of starting work.
  • Valid RSA certificates do not expire, so you usually only train once. Courses completed before 2002 are not valid.
  • The current course code is SITHFAB021. Queensland does not issue a card, so keep your Statement of Attainment.
  • Licensees must keep copies of staff Statements of Attainment on the premises for inspection.
  • Under section 9A of the Liquor Act 1992, a person is unduly intoxicated when their speech, balance, coordination or behaviour is noticeably affected and there are reasonable grounds to believe liquor, drugs or another substance is the cause.
  • Suspected fake hard-copy ID should be confiscated and sent to the OLGR with an ID confiscation report. Do not confiscate a phone showing digital ID.
  • A licence is automatically suspended if the licensee is convicted of 2 offences involving minors or intoxicated persons within 2 years.

Frequently asked questions

Does a Queensland RSA certificate expire?

No. Valid RSA certificates do not expire. The separate RMLV certificate for licensees and managers expires after 3 years.

How soon must I get my RSA in Queensland?

Within 30 days of starting work in a job where you serve or supply alcohol.

Can under-18s serve alcohol in Queensland?

Yes, with RSA, in hotels, restaurants and cafes, unless the venue has an adult entertainment permit. The Liquor Act 1992 sets no minimum age for serving.

Is there a pass mark for the Queensland RSA?

Your registered training organisation assesses you. 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.

Is my interstate RSA valid in Queensland?

Yes, if it is a Statement of Attainment for the nationally accredited Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol course.

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