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Personal Licence (APLH) Practice Test 2026: Practice test 2

Practice test 2 of 4 for the Personal Licence (APLH) Practice Test: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

  • Alcohol server
  • United Kingdom
  • 100 questions
  • Checked October 10, 2026

  1. Question 1 of 25

    Is a personal licence tied to one pub or shop?
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    Answer: A. No. It is portable and lets the holder sell or authorise sales at any licensed premises

    A personal licence belongs to the person, not the premises. The premises needs its own premises licence.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    Under a premises licence, every sale of alcohol must be:
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    Answer: C. Made or authorised by a personal licence holder

    This is a mandatory condition. Staff without a personal licence can sell alcohol if a personal licence holder has authorised it.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    Do sales under a temporary event notice or a club premises certificate need to be authorised by a personal licence holder?
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    Answer: D. No

    The section 182 guidance says TENs and club premises certificates have no DPS requirement, and sales do not need personal licence authorisation.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    Must a premises licence that authorises the sale of alcohol name a designated premises supervisor (DPS)?
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    Answer: B. Yes

    A premises licence authorising alcohol sales must specify a DPS, normally the person with day-to-day responsibility for the premises.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    What must a designated premises supervisor (DPS) hold?
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    Answer: C. A valid personal licence

    The DPS must be a personal licence holder.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    How many designated premises supervisors can one premises licence name?
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    Answer: C. One

    A premises licence may specify only one DPS at a time.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    Can one person be the DPS for more than one premises?
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    Answer: C. Yes

    The guidance says a DPS may supervise more than one premises, as long as they can carry out the role properly.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    Must the designated premises supervisor be on the premises at all times when alcohol is sold?
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    Answer: B. No

    The DPS does not have to be present at all times, but every sale must still be made or authorised by a personal licence holder.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    Under the mandatory conditions, when must no alcohol be supplied under a premises licence?
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    Answer: D. When there is no DPS, or the DPS does not hold a valid personal licence

    Section 19 makes it a mandatory condition that no alcohol is supplied when there is no DPS or the DPS's personal licence is suspended or not held.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    Who applies to the licensing authority to change the designated premises supervisor?
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    Answer: B. The premises licence holder

    Under section 37, the premises licence holder applies to vary the licence to specify a new DPS.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    Which premises can apply to remove the DPS requirement, so the management committee takes responsibility?
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    Answer: A. Community premises, such as church and village halls

    Community premises can apply for an alternative licence condition so the management committee, rather than a DPS, is responsible for alcohol sales.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    How long is the period for representations after a new premises licence application is made?
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    Answer: A. 28 consecutive days

    Responsible authorities and other persons can make representations during the 28 days after the application is given to the licensing authority.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    Who can make representations about a premises licence application?
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    Answer: A. Responsible authorities and any other person

    Representations can come from responsible authorities and from other persons, such as local residents and businesses. They must be relevant to the licensing objectives.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    Which of these is a responsible authority under the Licensing Act 2003?
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    Answer: C. The fire and rescue authority

    Responsible authorities include the police, fire and rescue authority, environmental health, planning, trading standards, the child protection body, public health, the licensing authority and Home Office Immigration Enforcement.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    What normally happens if relevant representations are made about a premises licence application and are not withdrawn?
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    Answer: C. The licensing authority holds a hearing

    Where relevant representations are made, the authority must hold a hearing unless everyone agrees one is not needed.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    How long does a premises licence last?
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    Answer: B. Until it is revoked, surrendered or lapses, unless it was granted for a set period

    Section 26 means most premises licences have no end date, though they can be granted for a limited time.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    Who can apply for a review of a premises licence?
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    Answer: B. A responsible authority or any other person

    Section 51 lets responsible authorities and other persons apply for a review when there are problems linked to the licensing objectives.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    After a review, what is the longest a licensing authority can suspend a premises licence for?
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    Answer: A. 3 months

    Under section 52, the authority can modify conditions, exclude an activity, remove the DPS, suspend the licence for up to three months, or revoke it.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    Who can apply for a summary (expedited) review of a premises licence linked to serious crime or serious disorder?
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    Answer: D. A senior police officer acting for the chief officer of police

    Under section 53A, the police can apply for a summary review. The licensing authority must consider interim steps within 48 hours.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    Which document lets a qualifying members' club supply alcohol to its members without a DPS or personal licence holder?
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    Answer: A. A club premises certificate

    Qualifying clubs use a club premises certificate. There is no DPS requirement.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    What is the maximum number of people allowed at an event under a temporary event notice (TEN)?
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    Answer: B. 499, including staff

    A TEN covers events with fewer than 500 people at all times, including staff.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    What is the longest an event under one TEN can last?
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    Answer: A. 168 hours (7 days)

    Each temporary event can last up to 168 hours.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    How many TENs can be given for a single premises in one year?
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    Answer: D. 15

    A single premises can have up to 15 TENs in a year.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    What is the most days a single premises can be used for TEN events in one year?
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    Answer: C. 21 days

    All the TENs for one premises can cover a total of 21 days a year.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    How many TENs can a personal licence holder give in one year?
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    Answer: B. 50

    A personal licence holder can give up to 50 TENs a year. People without a personal licence can give up to 5.

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