Smart Serve Practice Test (Ontario) 2026
Anyone who sells, serves or delivers alcohol in Ontario must hold certification from AGCO-approved training, and Smart Serve is the program for bars and restaurants. The final test is taken online and you need 80% to pass. Practice test 1 covers Ontario's own rules, and the other sets cover responsible service topics used across Canada.
快速解答
及格线:80%。 主办机构:Smart Serve Ontario (training approved by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, AGCO)。 费用:$44.95 for the Full Course (listed by Smart Serve)。 在这里免费练习83道题,每道题都附有答案和解释。 已于2026年10月10日根据官方资料核对。
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第1题,共23题
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答案: B. 19
In Ontario you must be at least 19 to buy, possess or drink alcohol, including in a licensed establishment.
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第2题,共23题
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答案: D. 18
Staff who sell or serve alcohol must be at least 18, even though the drinking age is 19.
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第3题,共23题
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答案: D. 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Licensed establishments in Ontario may sell and serve alcohol from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m., unless their licence sets shorter hours.
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第4题,共23题
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答案: D. 3 a.m.
On December 31 the usual 2 a.m. end of service is extended to 3 a.m.
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第5题,共23题
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答案: D. 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Stores that sell alcohol may only sell it between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., even if the store is open longer.
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第6题,共23题
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答案: D. 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Liquor delivery is allowed between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m.
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第7题,共23题
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答案: C. The same as licensed establishments: 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Special Occasion Permit events follow the same hours as licensed establishments, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. (3 a.m. on New Year's Eve), unless the permit sets shorter hours.
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第8题,共23题
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答案: B. Anyone who sells, serves or delivers liquor, or takes liquor orders
The AGCO requires everyone involved in the sale, service or delivery of liquor, including staff who take liquor orders, to hold valid approved certification.
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第9题,共23题
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答案: A. Security staff employed by the licensee
The AGCO lists the licensee's security staff among the people who must be certified, along with servers, bartenders and delivery staff.
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第10题,共23题
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答案: A. 80%
Smart Serve requires a minimum of 80% to pass the final test.
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第11题,共23题
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答案: A. 5 years
The AGCO says liquor training certifications must be renewed every five years by retaking the training.
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第12题,共23题
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答案: D. Online, with webcam ID checks and screen monitoring
All Smart Serve final tests are taken online. The test is proctored, with webcam ID verification and screen monitoring.
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第13题,共23题
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答案: C. Valid government-issued photo ID and a webcam
The final test is proctored online and requires valid government-issued photo ID and a webcam.
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第14题,共23题
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答案: A. No. Retail-only certificates do not cover bars and restaurants
The AGCO says a person with only a retail certificate cannot sell, serve, deliver or take orders for liquor outside a retail store.
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第15题,共23题
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答案: B. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)
The AGCO licenses and regulates liquor sales and service under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019.
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第16题,共23题
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答案: B. The Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019
Ontario's liquor rules come from the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019, its regulations and the AGCO Registrar's standards.
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第17题,共23题
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答案: D. An Ontario Photo Card
Acceptable ID includes an Ontario driver's licence, Canadian passport, citizenship card, Canadian Armed Forces card, Permanent Resident Card and Ontario Photo Card. Never accept student cards.
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第18题,共23题
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答案: C. 25
Checking anyone who looks under 25 gives a safety margin above the legal drinking age of 19.
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第19题,共23题
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答案: A. Ask for a second piece of ID and have the guest confirm details such as their birthdate or postal code
If in doubt, ask for more ID and ask the guest to confirm details on the card. If you are still not sure, refuse the sale.
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第20题,共23题
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答案: C. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)
Ontario licensees must post the Sandy's Law sign, which warns about the risk of FASD from drinking during pregnancy. Not posting it is an offence.
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第21题,共23题
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答案: D. Impose a monetary penalty, or suspend or revoke the licence
The AGCO can impose monetary penalties and can suspend or revoke a liquor licence. Police can also lay charges.
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第22题,共23题
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答案: D. The permit holder
The person who holds the Special Occasion Permit is personally responsible for selling and serving alcohol responsibly and lawfully at the event.
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第23题,共23题
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答案: B. A Special Occasion Permit
Events such as weddings and fundraisers that serve alcohol use a Special Occasion Permit (SOP).
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真实考试:80%
考前须知
- Anyone who sells, serves or delivers liquor, or takes liquor orders, must hold valid certification from AGCO-approved training.
- The Smart Serve Full Course takes about 3 to 4 hours online, at your own pace.
- The final test is proctored online with webcam ID checks and screen monitoring. You need at least 80% to pass.
- Liquor training certifications must be renewed every five years by retaking the training.
- You must be 18 to serve alcohol in Ontario and 19 to drink it.
- Licensed establishments may sell and serve alcohol from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m., and until 3 a.m. on New Year's Eve.
- Retail store staff take a separate retail course. A retail-only certificate does not cover bars or restaurants.
常见问题
Is Smart Serve mandatory in Ontario?
Yes. Everyone who sells, serves or delivers liquor, or takes liquor orders, must hold certification from AGCO-approved training. Smart Serve is the program for bars, restaurants and other licensees.
What is the pass mark for the Smart Serve test?
You need at least 80%. The test is multiple choice and is taken online with webcam ID checks.
How many questions are on the Smart Serve test?
The public course page does not list the number of questions for the Full Course test. The separate Retail Course test has 20 questions. These practice sets have 25 questions each.
How long is Smart Serve certification valid?
Five years. After that you must take the training and test again.
How old do you have to be to serve alcohol in Ontario?
You must be 18 to serve alcohol. The legal drinking age in Ontario is 19.
What languages is Smart Serve offered in?
Smart Serve lists English, French, Korean, Chinese and Punjabi for its online courses.
资料来源
- AGCO: Responsible liquor sale, service and delivery training
- AGCO: Legal drinking age and photo identification
- Smart Serve: online training
- Smart Serve: things you must know
- Smart Serve: FAQ
- Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019
- Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health (CCSA)
- Criminal Code, section 320.14 (impaired driving)
- Cannabis in Canada (Health Canada)