Serving It Right Practice Test (B.C.) 2026

In British Columbia, licensees, managers and staff must have Serving It Right (SIR) certification before they work in a licensed establishment. The online exam has 35 questions, no time limit, and you need 80% to pass. Practice test 1 covers B.C.'s own rules, and the other sets cover responsible service topics used across Canada.

  • Alcohol server
  • British Columbia
  • 82 tanong
  • Sinuri noong Oktubre 10, 2026

Mabilis na sagot

Ang opisyal na pagsusulit ay may 35 tanong. Passing mark: 28 of 35 (80%). Walang time limit. Pinapatakbo ito ng Government of British Columbia, Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB): Serving It Right program. Bayad: Course free; exam $40 plus tax, including 3 attempts. Magsanay dito nang libre gamit ang 82 tanong, bawat isa ay may sagot at paliwanag. Sinuri laban sa mga opisyal na sanggunian noong Oktubre 10, 2026.

Basahin bago magsanayMagsimula sa Serving It Right Study Guide (B.C.): mga tala sa simpleng wika, mga diagram at mga numerong dapat tandaan.
  1. Tanong 1 ng 22

    In British Columbia, who is a minor under liquor law?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. A person under 19

    The legal drinking age in B.C. is 19, so anyone under 19 is a minor.

  2. Tanong 2 ng 22

    Under B.C.'s Liquor Control and Licensing Act, what must a person not do?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Sell, give or otherwise supply liquor to a minor

    Section 77 of the Act says a person must not sell, give or otherwise supply liquor to a minor.

  3. Tanong 3 ng 22

    When must B.C. licensees, managers and staff get Serving It Right (SIR) certification?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Before they start working in a licensed establishment

    All licensees, managers and staff must obtain SIR certification before working in a licensed establishment.

  4. Tanong 4 ng 22

    In a B.C. pub or nightclub (a liquor-primary establishment), who must hold SIR?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Licensees, managers, servers and bartenders

    In liquor-primary establishments, licensees, managers, servers and bartenders must all have SIR certificates.

  5. Tanong 5 ng 22

    In a B.C. restaurant (a food-primary establishment), who must hold SIR?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Licensees, managers, servers and anyone who may be left in charge

    Food-primary establishments need SIR for licensees, managers, servers and anyone who may be left in charge.

  6. Tanong 6 ng 22

    What is the main purpose of a food-primary establishment in B.C.?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Serving food, such as in a restaurant

    Food-primary licences are for places like restaurants where food is the main business. Bars, pubs and nightclubs hold liquor-primary licences.

  7. Tanong 7 ng 22

    Who must have SIR at a B.C. licensee retail store (private liquor store)?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Licensees, managers and sales staff

    All licensees, managers and sales staff at licensee retail stores must have SIR certificates.

  8. Tanong 8 ng 22

    Which program is required for servers at a B.C. Special Event Permit event with fewer than 500 people?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Special Event Server (SES), unless they already hold valid SIR

    SEP holders, managers and servers at events under 500 people must complete the Special Event Server program. A valid SIR certificate also meets the requirement.

  9. Tanong 9 ng 22

    How many questions are on the Serving It Right exam?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. 35

    The SIR exam has 35 randomly chosen multiple-choice questions.

  10. Tanong 10 ng 22

    What score do you need to pass the Serving It Right exam?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. 80% (28 of 35 correct)

    You must score at least 80%, which is 28 correct answers out of 35.

  11. Tanong 11 ng 22

    What is the time limit for the Serving It Right exam?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. There is no time limit

    The SIR exam has no time limit, so you can read each question carefully.

  12. Tanong 12 ng 22

    How many attempts come with each Serving It Right exam purchase?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. 3

    Each exam purchase includes three attempts. After a third fail, you must buy the exam again.

  13. Tanong 13 ng 22

    How long is a Serving It Right certificate valid?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. 5 years

    SIR certificates are valid for five years. The expiry date is printed on the certificate.

  14. Tanong 14 ng 22

    Is there a minimum age to get a Serving It Right certificate?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. No, there is no minimum age for the certificate

    There is no minimum age for SIR certification, but there are age rules for who may serve liquor.

  15. Tanong 15 ng 22

    A 16-year-old works in a B.C. food-primary restaurant. What may they do with liquor?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Serve it, but not open, pour or mix it, and only with adult supervision

    Minors 16 or older in food-primary establishments may serve liquor but may not open, pour or mix it, and adult staff must supervise them.

  16. Tanong 16 ng 22

    May a minor work in a B.C. liquor-primary establishment such as a bar?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. No, unless the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch gives special permission

    Minors may not work in liquor-primary establishments without special permission from the LCRB.

  17. Tanong 17 ng 22

    Which agency licenses and enforces liquor rules for B.C. establishments?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB)

    The LCRB is responsible for liquor licensing and enforcement in B.C., including Serving It Right requirements.

  18. Tanong 18 ng 22

    A bartender moves to B.C. with a valid server certificate from another province. Do they need SIR to serve?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. No, servers and bartenders with valid equivalent certification are exempt

    Servers and bartenders with valid equivalent certification from another Canadian jurisdiction are exempt, though employers may still require SIR.

  19. Tanong 19 ng 22

    A manager moves to B.C. with a valid server certificate from another province. Do they need SIR?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Yes. Licensees, managers and supervisors must still hold valid SIR

    The exemption for out-of-province certificates applies to servers and bartenders only. Licensees, managers and supervisors must hold valid SIR.

  20. Tanong 20 ng 22

    What can happen to a B.C. licensee whose staff sell liquor to a minor?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. A licence suspension or a monetary penalty

    Selling liquor to a minor is a contravention that can lead to a licence suspension or a monetary penalty under the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulation.

  21. Tanong 21 ng 22

    What minimum age applies to staff who make sales in a B.C. special wine store?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. 19

    Staff making sales in special wine stores must hold SIR and be at least 19.

  22. Tanong 22 ng 22

    Staff at a care facility serve liquor to residents and guests. What does B.C. require?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. They must complete the SIR program

    Care facility staff who serve liquor to patients, residents and guests must complete Serving It Right.

Ang dapat malaman bago ang pagsusulit

  • All licensees, managers and staff must get SIR certification before working in a licensed establishment.
  • The exam has 35 randomly chosen multiple-choice questions and no time limit. You need 80% (28 correct) to pass.
  • The course is free and takes about 4 hours. Each exam purchase includes three attempts.
  • SIR certificates are valid for five years. The expiry date is on the certificate.
  • Servers at Special Event Permit events with fewer than 500 people need the Special Event Server program, unless they hold valid SIR.
  • Minors aged 16 or older in food-primary restaurants may serve liquor, but may not open, pour or mix it, and must be supervised by adult staff.

Mga madalas itanong

Is Serving It Right mandatory in B.C.?

Yes. Licensees, managers and staff must have SIR certification before working in a licensed establishment, including servers and bartenders in bars and restaurants and sales staff in liquor stores.

How many questions are on the Serving It Right exam?

There are 35 multiple-choice questions. You need 80%, which is 28 correct answers, to pass.

Is there a time limit on the SIR exam?

No. The exam has no time limit.

What happens if I fail the SIR exam?

Each exam purchase includes three attempts. After a third fail, you buy the exam again to get three more attempts.

How long is a Serving It Right certificate valid?

Five years. Check the expiry date printed on your certificate.

Do I need SIR if I am certified in another province?

Servers and bartenders with valid equivalent certification from another Canadian jurisdiction are exempt, though employers may still require SIR. Licensees, managers and supervisors must hold SIR.

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