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ProServe Practice Test (Alberta) 2026

Alberta requires ProServe Liquor Staff Training for managers, servers, bartenders, security staff and other liquor staff, within 30 days of starting work. The online exam needs 80% to pass. Practice test 1 covers Alberta's own rules, and the other sets cover responsible service topics used across Canada.

  • Alcohol server
  • Alberta
  • 86 questions
  • Checked October 10, 2026

Quick answer

Pass mark: 80% (5 attempts per registration). It is run by Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC), SMART Programs. Minimum age: 18. Fee: $25.00 plus GST per course (listed by AGLC). Practise here for free with 86 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 10, 2026.

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

  1. Question 1 of 26

    What is the legal drinking age in Alberta?
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    Answer: A. 18

    Under the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act, it is an offence to sell or provide liquor to anyone under 18.

  2. Question 2 of 26

    Which agency regulates liquor and runs ProServe training in Alberta?
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    Answer: A. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC)

    AGLC regulates liquor in Alberta under the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act and offers ProServe through its SMART Programs.

  3. Question 3 of 26

    In a Class A licensed premises, which staff must complete ProServe?
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    Answer: A. Managers, supervisors, bartenders, servers, greeters, hosts and security staff

    AGLC requires ProServe for owners who manage the premises, managers, supervisors, bartenders, servers, greeters, hosts and security staff.

  4. Question 4 of 26

    A new server starts work in an Alberta bar. By when must they be ProServe certified?
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    Answer: D. Within 30 days of their employment start date

    Staff in positions that need ProServe must be certified within 30 days of starting work.

  5. Question 5 of 26

    How long is ProServe certification valid?
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    Answer: B. 5 years

    ProServe certification is valid for five years from the date you pass the program.

  6. Question 6 of 26

    What is the minimum passing score on the ProServe exam?
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    Answer: B. 80%

    You need at least 80% to pass ProServe.

  7. Question 7 of 26

    How many attempts at the ProServe exam come with one registration?
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    Answer: A. 5

    AGLC allows five attempts per registration. Reviewing the course topics before a retake is recommended.

  8. Question 8 of 26

    After you register for ProServe, how long do you have to finish the online course?
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    Answer: B. 30 days

    Learners have 30 days from registration. After that, access ends and the course must be bought and started again.

  9. Question 9 of 26

    A cook works in a licensed restaurant but never sells or serves liquor. Does the cook need ProServe?
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    Answer: B. No. Kitchen, bus and cleaning staff are not required to take it

    AGLC does not require ProServe for kitchen staff, bus persons or cleaning staff in licensed premises.

  10. Question 10 of 26

    How many ProServe-certified staff must be on shift in an Alberta licensed premises?
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    Answer: B. At least one, at all times

    The licensee must make sure at least one ProServe-certified staff member is on shift at all times.

  11. Question 11 of 26

    How can staff show proof of ProServe certification to an AGLC inspector?
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    Answer: A. A printed certificate or a clear digital image on a phone

    Staff must show proof of certification when an AGLC inspector asks, either on paper or as a clear image on a mobile device.

  12. Question 12 of 26

    What record must an Alberta licensee keep about ProServe?
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    Answer: B. A log of certified employees that AGLC can review

    Licensees must keep a log of employees who are ProServe certified. AGLC may review it.

  13. Question 13 of 26

    Can a 17-year-old get ProServe certification?
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    Answer: D. No. Minors are not eligible for ProServe certification

    In Alberta anyone under 18 is a minor, and minors are not eligible for ProServe certification.

  14. Question 14 of 26

    What can happen to a worker's ProServe certification if they sell liquor to a minor?
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    Answer: B. It is placed in conditional status, and they must retake the course

    Selling or supplying liquor to a minor, or failing to ask for proof of age from someone who looks under 25, puts the certification into conditional status.

  15. Question 15 of 26

    A worker's ProServe certification is placed in conditional status. How long do they have to retake the course?
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    Answer: A. 30 days

    The worker must retake the course and pay the fee within 30 days.

  16. Question 16 of 26

    In Alberta, staff must check ID when a person who appears to be under what age tries to buy liquor or enter a minors-prohibited premises?
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    Answer: B. 25

    Staff must ask for valid ID from anyone who looks under 25 and must refuse if they are not satisfied the person is at least 18.

  17. Question 17 of 26

    Which of these must primary ID show in Alberta?
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    Answer: D. A photo, name, date of birth and signature, on unexpired government-issued ID

    Primary ID must be original, government-issued and unexpired, and show a photo, name, signature, date of birth and a unique ID number.

  18. Question 18 of 26

    When do Alberta staff need to ask for a second piece of ID?
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    Answer: C. When the primary ID does not appear to be genuine

    Secondary ID is only needed when the primary ID looks questionable. It must be government-issued and show a name, date of birth and ID number.

  19. Question 19 of 26

    A guest offers a photocopy of their driver's licence. Can it be accepted as proof of age in Alberta?
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    Answer: A. No. ID must be an original, not a copy

    AGLC requires original, unexpired, government-issued ID. Copies are not acceptable.

  20. Question 20 of 26

    What must Alberta staff do when a minor tries to buy liquor?
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    Answer: D. Refuse the sale and telephone police

    AGLC requires staff to call police whenever a minor tries to buy liquor, is found drinking, or is found in a minors-prohibited premises.

  21. Question 21 of 26

    What must be posted at every entrance of an Alberta minors-prohibited premises?
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    Answer: D. "No Minors" signs

    Minors-prohibited premises must post "No Minors" signs at all entrances.

  22. Question 22 of 26

    A 17-year-old works as table staff in a Class A minors-allowed restaurant. What is true?
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    Answer: D. They may not sell or serve liquor

    A minor working as table staff in premises where minors are allowed may not sell or serve liquor.

  23. Question 23 of 26

    What is the main business of a Class A minors-allowed licensed premises in Alberta?
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    Answer: D. Food service

    For a Class A minors-allowed licence, food service is the main source of business.

  24. Question 24 of 26

    What is the main business of a Class A minors-prohibited licensed premises in Alberta?
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    Answer: C. Liquor sales, with at least a basic snack menu

    For a Class A minors-prohibited licence, liquor is the main source of business, and a minimum snack menu is required.

  25. Question 25 of 26

    At an Alberta community public resale special event, who must have ProServe?
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    Answer: D. The licensee and designates, plus at least 25% of bartenders and servers on site

    For community public resale special events, the licensee and designates and at least 25% of the bartenders and servers must be certified.

  26. Question 26 of 26

    What must Alberta licensees do to stop adults from passing liquor to minors?
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    Answer: C. Provide adequate supervision of the premises

    Licensees must supervise the premises well enough to stop guests of legal drinking age from giving liquor to minors.

What to know before the test

  • ProServe is required for owners who manage premises, managers, supervisors, bartenders, servers, greeters, hosts, delivery drivers and security staff in Class A, B, D, E and F premises.
  • New staff must be certified within 30 days of their employment start date.
  • You need 80% to pass, and each registration includes five attempts.
  • Certification is valid for five years from the date you pass.
  • You have 30 days from registration to finish the online course, which is offered in English.
  • Minors (under 18) are not eligible for ProServe certification.
  • Selling to a minor, or not asking for ID from someone who looks under 25, can put your certification into conditional status.

Frequently asked questions

Is ProServe mandatory in Alberta?

Yes, for most liquor staff. Managers, supervisors, bartenders, servers, greeters, hosts, delivery drivers and security staff at licensed premises must be certified within 30 days of starting work.

What is the ProServe pass mark?

You need at least 80%. Each registration includes five attempts.

How long is ProServe valid?

Five years from the date you complete the program.

How much does ProServe cost?

AGLC lists the course at $25.00 plus GST per course or voucher. It is non-refundable.

Who does not need ProServe?

Kitchen staff, bus persons and cleaning staff in licensed premises, and staff working under Class C (private club) or private special event licences, are not required to take it.

How old do you have to be to take ProServe?

You must be 18. Minors are not eligible for certification, and 18 is also the legal drinking age in Alberta.

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