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Victoria RSA Practice Test 2026

In Victoria you need an RSA certificate to supply alcohol at venues with most types of liquor licence, using a course approved by Liquor Control Victoria. Practice test 1 covers Victoria's own rules on training, the refresher, ID checks and fines. The other sets cover the alcohol, intoxication and ID skills taught in every state.

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

Quick answer

There is no time limit. It is run by Liquor Control Victoria (courses delivered by approved RSA providers). Minimum age: 18 to serve alcohol (training can be done from 16). 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

    Which organisation approves RSA courses in Victoria?
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    Answer: C. Liquor Control Victoria

    RSA courses in Victoria must be approved by Liquor Control Victoria, which does not run the training itself.

  2. Question 2 of 30

    In Victoria, when must a new bar worker complete RSA training?
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    Answer: B. Before they start supplying alcohol, or within one month of starting

    You must complete RSA training before you start supplying alcohol or within one month of first supplying it.

  3. Question 3 of 30

    Which Victorian licence types require staff who supply alcohol to have an RSA certificate?
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    Answer: D. General, on-premises, late night and packaged liquor licences

    An RSA certificate is needed to supply alcohol at venues with a general, on-premises, late night or packaged liquor licence.

  4. Question 4 of 30

    Which job task in a Victorian venue requires an RSA certificate?
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    Answer: C. Taking orders or payment for alcohol

    You need RSA if your job involves offering drinks, taking orders or payment for alcohol, or pouring or serving it.

  5. Question 5 of 30

    How often must the RSA Refresher be completed in Victoria?
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    Answer: C. Every 3 years

    Victoria requires the RSA Refresher every 3 years to keep the certificate current.

  6. Question 6 of 30

    How is the Victorian RSA Refresher done?
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    Answer: B. Online through the Learning Hub, free, in about 90 minutes

    The Refresher is free, takes about 90 minutes and is done online through Liquor Control Victoria's Learning Hub.

  7. Question 7 of 30

    A 17-year-old completes RSA training in Victoria. When can they serve alcohol?
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    Answer: B. Once they turn 18

    You can do RSA training from age 16, but you must be 18 before you serve alcohol in Victoria.

  8. Question 8 of 30

    Which document should a Victorian bar worker give their employer as proof of RSA?
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    Answer: A. The RSA Certificate of Completion

    Liquor Control Victoria says to give your employer a copy of the RSA Certificate of Completion, not the Statement of Attainment.

  9. Question 9 of 30

    In Victoria, where must an employer keep staff RSA certificates?
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    Answer: A. On site, so liquor inspectors or police can inspect them

    Employers must keep RSA certificates on site for inspection, and can be fined if they do not.

  10. Question 10 of 30

    Which national unit of competency is part of the Victorian RSA course?
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    Answer: A. SITHFAB021

    The Victorian RSA course includes the national unit SITHFAB021 plus Victorian topics such as liquor laws and ID checks.

  11. Question 11 of 30

    Which extra module is now part of Victorian RSA training and the Refresher?
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    Answer: B. Sexual harassment and assault

    A sexual harassment and assault module is included in RSA training and the Refresher.

  12. Question 12 of 30

    You hold an RSA from another state and want to work in Victoria. What can you apply for?
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    Answer: D. A free bridging course (RSA Refresher) to get a Victorian certificate

    Holders of approved interstate RSA certificates can apply for a free bridging course to get a Victorian certificate, if requirements are met.

  13. Question 13 of 30

    Under Victorian guidance, when is a person intoxicated?
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    Answer: C. When their speech, balance, coordination or behaviour is noticeably affected and you believe this is due to alcohol

    Victoria describes intoxication as being noticeably affected in speech, balance, coordination or behaviour, where you believe the cause is alcohol.

  14. Question 14 of 30

    Which of these is listed by Liquor Control Victoria as a sign of intoxication?
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    Answer: D. Appearing drowsy or dozing at the bar or a table

    Signs include being loud or argumentative, swaying, spilling drinks, rambling, not understanding what is said, and dozing.

  15. Question 15 of 30

    Before deciding a customer is intoxicated, what does Liquor Control Victoria say to consider?
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    Answer: B. Whether a disability or medical condition could cause similar signs

    Physical and mental disabilities can cause similar symptoms, so consider this before refusing service.

  16. Question 16 of 30

    Which of these can help you decide if a customer's signs are caused by alcohol?
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    Answer: C. How much you saw them drink and whether they smell of alcohol

    Consider how much alcohol staff saw them drink, whether they smell of alcohol, and whether they may have been drinking before arriving.

  17. Question 17 of 30

    In Victoria, is it legal to let a customer buy alcohol to give to an intoxicated friend?
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    Answer: C. No, this is against the law

    It is against the law to let customers buy alcohol to give to an intoxicated person.

  18. Question 18 of 30

    Besides fines, what can licensees receive in Victoria for intoxication offences?
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    Answer: A. Demerit points that can raise licence renewal fees

    Liquor inspectors or police can issue fines and demerit points. Demerit points raise annual renewal fees for up to 3 years.

  19. Question 19 of 30

    In Victoria, whose ID should you check before supplying alcohol?
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    Answer: D. Anyone who looks under 25

    Check the ID of anyone who looks under 25 and confirm the date of birth shows they are 18 or over.

  20. Question 20 of 30

    Which of these is acceptable evidence of age in Victoria?
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    Answer: D. A Victorian learner permit

    Acceptable ID includes Australian driver licences and learner permits (physical or digital), proof of age cards, Keypass, passports, foreign licences and Victorian marine licences.

  21. Question 21 of 30

    Which boating document is accepted as evidence of age in Victoria?
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    Answer: C. A Victorian marine licence

    The Victorian marine licence is on Liquor Control Victoria's list of acceptable ID. A boat registration or club card is not.

  22. Question 22 of 30

    A customer shows a foreign driver licence that is not in English. What else do they need in Victoria?
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    Answer: C. An official English translation or an International Driving Permit

    A foreign licence not in English needs an official English translation, such as from a NAATI translator, or an International Driving Permit.

  23. Question 23 of 30

    In Victoria, can staff confiscate a fake digital driver licence?
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    Answer: D. No, a fake digital driver licence cannot be confiscated

    You cannot confiscate a fake digital licence or a genuine physical licence. Other IDs that are not genuine or not the customer's can be confiscated.

  24. Question 24 of 30

    When can Victorian staff confiscate a physical driver licence?
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    Answer: D. Only when they are absolutely sure it is not genuine

    A physical driver licence can only be confiscated if you are sure it is not genuine, for example the plastic, font or holograms are wrong.

  25. Question 25 of 30

    Who must confiscated IDs be given to in Victoria?
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    Answer: D. Victoria Police

    All confiscated IDs must be handed to Victoria Police.

  26. Question 26 of 30

    If you cannot tell from an ID whether a customer is 18 or over, what can you do in Victoria?
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    Answer: D. Ask for another form of ID

    Staff can ask for another form of ID, or other evidence such as a bank card in the same name, to satisfy themselves of age and identity.

  27. Question 27 of 30

    For 2026–27, what is the infringement fine in Victoria for a licensee who supplies alcohol to a person under 18?
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    Answer: C. $2,509

    For 2026–27 the infringement fine is $2,509; the maximum court penalty is $25,092. An employee who supplies to an under-18 faces a $418 fine.

  28. Question 28 of 30

    In Victoria, what can happen to a drunk, violent or quarrelsome person who refuses to leave when asked?
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    Answer: B. They commit an offence and can be fined

    Refusing to leave licensed premises when asked, while drunk, violent or quarrelsome, is an offence under section 114(2).

  29. Question 29 of 30

    A minor in Victoria buys alcohol. Can the minor be fined?
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    Answer: B. Yes, minors can be fined for buying, receiving, possessing or consuming liquor

    Minors commit offences by purchasing, receiving, possessing or consuming liquor, or entering licensed premises without a lawful reason.

  30. Question 30 of 30

    In Victoria, what offence does a licensee commit by not making sure a new server completed RSA before starting?
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    Answer: D. An offence under section 108AB with a fine

    A licensee who fails to ensure a seller or server has completed RSA training commits an offence and can be fined.

What to know before the test

  • You need a current RSA Certificate of Completion to supply alcohol at a venue with a general, on-premises, late night or packaged liquor licence.
  • Complete RSA before you start supplying alcohol, or within one month of starting.
  • The RSA Refresher must be done every 3 years. It is free, takes about 90 minutes and is done online through the Liquor Control Victoria Learning Hub.
  • You can train from age 16, but you must be 18 to serve alcohol.
  • Employers must keep a copy of each worker's RSA certificate on site for liquor inspectors and Victoria Police.
  • Confiscated IDs must be handed to Victoria Police. You cannot confiscate a digital driver licence or a genuine physical licence.
  • For 2026–27, the infringement fine for a licensee who supplies alcohol to a person under 18 is $2,509.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need RSA to work in a bar in Victoria?

Yes, if your job includes offering alcohol, taking orders or payment for it, or pouring or serving it at a venue with a general, on-premises, late night or packaged liquor licence.

How long is a Victorian RSA certificate valid?

You must complete the free online RSA Refresher every 3 years to keep your certificate current.

Is there a pass mark for the Victorian RSA?

Your approved course provider 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.

Can I use my interstate RSA in Victoria?

If you meet the requirements, including training within the last 3 years, you can apply for a free bridging course (the RSA Refresher) to get a Victorian certificate.

What do I give my employer as proof of RSA?

Give them a copy of your RSA Certificate of Completion from Liquor Control Victoria. You do not need to give them the Statement of Attainment.

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