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.
Resposta rápida
Para passar: 80% (5 attempts per registration). Entidade responsável: Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC), SMART Programs. Idade mínima: 18. Taxa: $25.00 plus GST per course (listed by AGLC). Pratique aqui gratuitamente com 86 perguntas, cada uma com a resposta e uma explicação. Verificado com fontes oficiais em 10 de outubro de 2026.
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Pergunta 1 de 26
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Resposta: A. 18
Under the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act, it is an offence to sell or provide liquor to anyone under 18.
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Pergunta 2 de 26
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Resposta: 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.
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Resposta: 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.
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Resposta: D. Within 30 days of their employment start date
Staff in positions that need ProServe must be certified within 30 days of starting work.
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Resposta: B. 5 years
ProServe certification is valid for five years from the date you pass the program.
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Pergunta 6 de 26
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Resposta: B. 80%
You need at least 80% to pass ProServe.
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Pergunta 7 de 26
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Resposta: A. 5
AGLC allows five attempts per registration. Reviewing the course topics before a retake is recommended.
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Pergunta 8 de 26
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Resposta: B. 30 days
Learners have 30 days from registration. After that, access ends and the course must be bought and started again.
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Resposta: 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.
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Pergunta 10 de 26
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Resposta: 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.
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Pergunta 11 de 26
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Resposta: 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.
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Resposta: 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.
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Resposta: 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.
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Resposta: 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.
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Resposta: A. 30 days
The worker must retake the course and pay the fee within 30 days.
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Resposta: 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.
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Resposta: 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.
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Resposta: 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.
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Resposta: A. No. ID must be an original, not a copy
AGLC requires original, unexpired, government-issued ID. Copies are not acceptable.
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Resposta: 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.
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Resposta: D. "No Minors" signs
Minors-prohibited premises must post "No Minors" signs at all entrances.
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Resposta: 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.
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Resposta: D. Food service
For a Class A minors-allowed licence, food service is the main source of business.
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Resposta: 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.
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Resposta: 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.
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Resposta: 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.
Teclado: 1–4 para responder, Enter para a pergunta seguinte.
O exame real: 80% (5 attempts per registration)
O que saber antes do exame
- 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.
Perguntas frequentes
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.
Fontes
- AGLC: ProServe Liquor Staff Training
- ProServe: frequently asked questions
- AGLC Licensee Handbook 1.6: ProServe Liquor Staff Training
- AGLC Licensee Handbook 5.5: Minors
- AGLC: Class A liquor licences
- Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health (CCSA)
- Criminal Code, section 320.14 (impaired driving)
- Cannabis in Canada (Health Canada)