NZ LCQ Practice Test (Licence Controller) 2026: Test d’entraînement 2

1. Question 1 sur 35

   What is a "one-way door" condition?

   • AStaff must use a separate door
   • BOnly one door may be used as an exit
   • CThe door must stay open
   • DAfter a set time, people may leave but no new customers may enter
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. After a set time, people may leave but no new customers may enter

   District licensing committees can set one-way door conditions for licences.

2. Question 2 sur 35

   Under the Act, when is a person "intoxicated"?

   • AWhen they are loud
   • BWhen a breath test shows any alcohol
   • CWhen they have had more than three drinks
   • DWhen affected by alcohol or drugs and showing two or more signs in appearance, behaviour, coordination or speech
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. When affected by alcohol or drugs and showing two or more signs in appearance, behaviour, coordination or speech

   The legal test needs two or more of: affected appearance, impaired behaviour, impaired coordination or impaired speech.

3. Question 3 sur 35

   How many of the four signs (appearance, behaviour, coordination, speech) must a person show to be intoxicated under the Act?

   • AThree or more
   • BOne
   • CAll four
   • DTwo or more
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Two or more

   A person affected by alcohol or drugs who shows two or more of the signs is intoxicated.

4. Question 4 sur 35

   A customer is slurring their words and stumbling. What must staff do?

   • AServe them only beer
   • BLet them stay if a friend pays
   • CStop serving them and not let them stay on the premises
   • DServe them water and then more alcohol
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Stop serving them and not let them stay on the premises

   You must not serve an intoxicated person or allow them to remain on the premises.

5. Question 5 sur 35

   What is the maximum fine for serving an intoxicated person or letting them stay?

   • AThere is no fine
   • BUp to $250
   • CUp to $2,000
   • DUp to $10,000
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Up to $10,000

   Breaching the intoxication offences can lead to fines of up to $10,000.

6. Question 6 sur 35

   A customer seems unsteady. Which is the best first step?

   • AAsk them to drink faster
   • BIgnore it if they are paying
   • CServe a double to calm them
   • DCheck for signs and talk to them before serving more
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Check for signs and talk to them before serving more

   Assessing a person before serving helps you avoid serving someone who is intoxicated.

7. Question 7 sur 35

   What is the minimum age to buy alcohol in New Zealand?

   • A16
   • B18
   • C20
   • D21
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. 18

   The minimum purchase age is 18.

8. Question 8 sur 35

   Which of these is an approved evidence of age document?

   • AA student ID card
   • BA birth certificate
   • CA Kiwi Access card
   • DA bank card
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. A Kiwi Access card

   Approved photo ID is a passport, NZ driver licence, HANZ 18+ card or Kiwi Access card.

9. Question 9 sur 35

   Which of these is NOT an approved evidence of age document?

   • AA New Zealand driver licence
   • BA passport
   • CA school ID card
   • DA HANZ 18+ card
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. A school ID card

   Only a passport, NZ driver licence, HANZ 18+ card or Kiwi Access card are approved.

10. Question 10 sur 35

    A customer shows a driver licence that expired last year. What should you do?

    • AAccept it on weekdays
    • BAccept it if the photo matches
    • CAccept it if a friend vouches for them
    • DRefuse it, because expired ID cannot be used
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Refuse it, because expired ID cannot be used

    Expired or invalid ID cannot be used to prove age.

11. Question 11 sur 35

    What is the on-the-spot fine for presenting a fake ID to buy alcohol?

    • A$250
    • B$2,000
    • C$50
    • D$10,000
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. $250

    Presenting a fake ID, or using someone else's ID, is an infringement offence with a $250 fee.

12. Question 12 sur 35

    A person lends their ID to a 17-year-old knowing it will be used to buy alcohol. What can happen?

    • AThey can get a $250 infringement fine
    • BThey lose their driver licence
    • CNothing, it is legal
    • DThey must do the LCQ
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. They can get a $250 infringement fine

    Giving or lending ID to an underage person for buying alcohol is an infringement offence.

13. Question 13 sur 35

    Who may legally supply alcohol to a 16-year-old, for example at a private party?

    • AAny friend over 18
    • BNobody, under any circumstances
    • CTheir parent or legal guardian, or someone with express consent from them
    • DAny adult over 20
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Their parent or legal guardian, or someone with express consent from them

    Supply to under-18s is allowed only by a parent or guardian, or with their express consent, and it must be responsible.

14. Question 14 sur 35

    Which counts as express consent from a parent to supply alcohol to their teenager?

    • AA text or email from the parent you have good reason to believe is real
    • BThe teenager saying their parent agreed
    • CA note written by the teenager
    • DSeeing the parent at the shops last week
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. A text or email from the parent you have good reason to believe is real

    Express consent can be a conversation, email or text that you reasonably believe is genuine.

15. Question 15 sur 35

    What is the maximum fine for supplying alcohol to under-18s without consent or irresponsibly?

    • AUp to $250
    • BUp to $10,000
    • CUp to $2,000
    • DUp to $50
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Up to $2,000

    Breaching the supply rules for under-18s can lead to a fine of up to $2,000.

16. Question 16 sur 35

    Which of these is part of supplying alcohol to a young person responsibly?

    • AProviding food and non-alcoholic drinks and arranging safe transport
    • BLeaving them unsupervised
    • CGiving them strong spirits
    • DLetting them drink as much as they like
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Providing food and non-alcoholic drinks and arranging safe transport

    Responsible supply includes food, non-alcoholic drinks, supervision, safe transport and limiting strength and amount.

17. Question 17 sur 35

    A 16-year-old comes into a restricted area of a bar with their mother. What is the rule?

    • AThey may stay until 9 pm
    • BMinors may not be in a restricted area, even with a parent
    • CThey may stay with their mother
    • DThey may stay if they do not drink
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Minors may not be in a restricted area, even with a parent

    Minors are not allowed in restricted areas, whether or not a parent or guardian is with them.

18. Question 18 sur 35

    When may a minor be in a supervised area of licensed premises?

    • ANever
    • BOnly after 10 pm
    • CAt any time
    • DOnly when with their parent or legal guardian
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Only when with their parent or legal guardian

    Minors may be in supervised areas only with a parent or legal guardian.

19. Question 19 sur 35

    A 17-year-old works at a restaurant bar. What may they NOT do?

    • AClean tables
    • BHelp with stocktake
    • CAct as the duty, acting or temporary manager
    • DServe food
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Act as the duty, acting or temporary manager

    Minors may never be a duty, acting or temporary manager.

20. Question 20 sur 35

    Can a minor do bar work in a restricted area?

    • ANo, only in undesignated and supervised areas
    • BYes, in any area
    • CYes, if the manager agrees
    • DOnly on weekends
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. No, only in undesignated and supervised areas

    Minors may do bar work in undesignated and supervised areas only.

21. Question 21 sur 35

    Which promotion is banned outside licensed premises?

    • AAdvertising discounts of 25% or more on alcohol
    • BAdvertising your opening hours
    • CAdvertising a quiz night
    • DAdvertising your food menu
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Advertising discounts of 25% or more on alcohol

    Outside the premises you cannot advertise free alcohol, discounts of 25% or more, or free goods or prizes with alcohol purchases.

22. Question 22 sur 35

    Which kind of alcohol advertising is banned everywhere?

    • AListing drink prices on a menu
    • BAdvertising non-alcoholic drinks
    • CShowing your licence
    • DAdvertising with special appeal to minors
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Advertising with special appeal to minors

    Promotions that encourage excessive drinking or have special appeal to minors are banned.

23. Question 23 sur 35

    What is the maximum fine for an irresponsible alcohol promotion?

    • AUp to $10,000
    • BUp to $1,000
    • CUp to $250
    • DUp to $100,000
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Up to $10,000

    The penalty is a fine of up to $10,000, and the licence may also be suspended or cancelled.

24. Question 24 sur 35

    Where must a supermarket display and promote alcohol?

    • AAnywhere in the store
    • BIn a single area of the store
    • COnly at the checkouts
    • DOnly outside the store
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. In a single area of the store

    Supermarkets and grocery stores must keep alcohol displays and promotions in a single area.

25. Question 25 sur 35

    Which drinks may a supermarket display outside its single alcohol area?

    • ABeer on special
    • BLow-alcohol and non-alcoholic beer, wine and mead under 1.15% alcohol
    • CReady-to-drink spirits
    • DAny wine under $10
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Low-alcohol and non-alcoholic beer, wine and mead under 1.15% alcohol

    Drinks under 1.15% alcohol may be displayed outside the single area.

26. Question 26 sur 35

    Which shop will NOT be issued an off-licence?

    • AA grocery store that mainly sells food
    • BA bottle store
    • CA dairy or convenience store
    • DA supermarket
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. A dairy or convenience store

    Dairies and convenience stores will not be issued licences.

27. Question 27 sur 35

    Who issues alcohol licences and manager's certificates in each district?

    • AParliament
    • BThe Police
    • CServiceIQ
    • DThe district licensing committee (DLC)
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. The district licensing committee (DLC)

    District licensing committees in each district issue licences and certificates.

28. Question 28 sur 35

    What does the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA) do?

    • ATrains bar staff
    • BSells alcohol licences online
    • CHears appeals and enforcement matters
    • DSets alcohol prices
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Hears appeals and enforcement matters

    ARLA handles appeals and enforcement under the Act.

29. Question 29 sur 35

    Who can report on all licence applications, along with the Police and licensing inspectors?

    • AThe local school principal
    • BServiceIQ
    • CThe alcohol supplier
    • DThe Medical Officer of Health
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. The Medical Officer of Health

    Medical Officers of Health can report on all licences.

30. Question 30 sur 35

    Under the "three strikes" rule, what can happen after 3 breaches of certain offences within 3 years?

    • AARLA can cancel the licence or manager's certificate
    • BA free warning
    • CA $50 fine
    • DThe licence hours get longer
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. ARLA can cancel the licence or manager's certificate

    Three strikes within three years can lead to cancellation of a licence or manager's certificate.

31. Question 31 sur 35

    A manager's certificate is cancelled under the three-strikes rule. How long before the person can get another?

    • A10 years
    • B1 month
    • C5 years
    • D1 year
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 5 years

    A cancelled licence or certificate cannot be replaced for 5 years.

32. Question 32 sur 35

    Which offences count towards the three-strikes rule?

    • AParking offences
    • BSelling to minors or intoxicated people, and irresponsible promotions
    • CLate tax returns
    • DNoise complaints only
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Selling to minors or intoxicated people, and irresponsible promotions

    The listed offences include selling or supplying to minors and intoxicated people, and promotion breaches.

33. Question 33 sur 35

    How far ahead should you apply for a special licence for an event?

    • AAt least 6 months before
    • BAt least 20 working days before
    • COn the day of the event
    • DAt least 2 working days before
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. At least 20 working days before

    Apply at least 20 working days ahead. Working days exclude weekends, public holidays and 20 December to 15 January.

34. Question 34 sur 35

    You are counting working days for a special licence application. Which period is never counted?

    • AEvery Wednesday
    • B20 December to 15 January
    • C1 to 20 March
    • D1 to 15 July
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 20 December to 15 January

    For alcohol licensing, weekends, public holidays and 20 December to 15 January are not working days.

35. Question 35 sur 35

    What is the on-the-spot fine for drinking in a liquor ban area?

    • A$500
    • B$2,000
    • C$50
    • D$250
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. $250

    Drinking or having an open container in a liquor ban area is an infringement offence with a $250 fee.

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