Ontario Smart Serve
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33 questions · one test · 80% (27/33) to pass · ~30 minutes

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Timed quiz with no feedback — like the real Smart Serve final test. 33 random questions drawn from our full 142-question bank each run, with a full answer review at the end.
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Explanations after every answer, organized into the 10 Smart Serve topic areas — from liquor laws and standard drinks to refusing service and cannabis awareness. Toggle voice on to listen hands-free. Auto-saves progress.
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Liquor Laws & AGCO
15 questions
Alcohol & Intoxication
15 questions
Refusing Service
15 questions
ID Verification
15 questions
Liability & Duty of Care
15 questions
Standard Drinks
15 questions
Service Guidelines
15 questions
Workplace Safety
13 questions
Cannabis & Drugs
12 questions
Retail & Delivery
12 questions

About the test

Ontario Smart Serve Certification Test

⚠️ExamHub is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or reviewed by Smart Serve Ontario or the AGCO. These are unofficial practice questions, and the real final test is proctored — always confirm current test details and take the official test at smartserve.ca.

The Smart Serve Full Course final test is a 33-question, multiple-choice exam administered by Smart Serve Ontario, the responsible-alcohol-service program approved by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). Questions are randomly generated, you have about 30 minutes to complete it, and you need 80% (27/33) to pass. It’s a single continuous test — unlike the G1, there’s no split into separate sections. The official test is proctored online with a webcam and government photo ID, and your certificate is valid for five years.

ExamHub’s free practice quiz has 142 original questions, checked against Smart Serve Ontario’s course content, the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019, and AGCO responsible-service standards — covering all the topic areas the real test draws from.

What’s covered

142 practice questions, by category

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Sample Smart Serve practice questions

Six real questions pulled from the full bank, with the answer already shown — for the timed, no-peeking version, use the quiz above.

Question 1
Which law currently governs the sale and service of alcohol in Ontario?
  • The Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019, Ontario's current statute
  • The Liquor Control Act, an older statute this law replaced
  • The Alcohol Service Act, a title used in several other Canadian provinces
  • The Responsible Beverage Act, a federal statute on labelling

Why: The Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 (LLCA 2019) is the primary legislation for alcohol sale, service, and consumption in Ontario. It replaced the older Liquor Licence Act.

Question 2
What is the only thing that actually lowers a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
  • Taking a cold shower, which can make someone feel more awake for a while
  • Eating a large meal, which mainly slows further absorption
  • Drinking coffee, which can make a person feel more alert
  • Time, which lets the liver metabolize the alcohol already consumed

Why: Only time allows the liver to metabolize alcohol. Coffee, food, and cold showers may make a person feel more alert but do not reduce BAC.

Question 3
Under the Challenge 25 practice, you should ask for valid photo ID if a customer appears to be under what age?
  • 25, giving a safe margin above the legal drinking age of 19
  • 21, matching the drinking age in most American states overall
  • 30, a stricter threshold used only by a few venues
  • 19, matching the legal drinking age exactly

Why: Asking anyone who appears under 25 for ID gives a safe margin above the legal drinking age of 19 and protects both you and the establishment.

Question 4
In Canada, one 'standard drink' contains about how much pure alcohol?
  • About 50 grams, several times the actual figure
  • About 30 grams, roughly double the actual figure
  • About 5 grams, a much smaller amount than the actual figure
  • About 13.45 grams (17.05 mL), regardless of the beverage

Why: A Canadian standard drink contains about 13.45 grams (17.05 mL / 0.6 oz) of pure alcohol, whether it comes from beer, wine, or spirits.

Question 5
May you serve alcohol to a patron who appears impaired by cannabis rather than alcohol?
  • No, service cannot go to someone impaired by any substance
  • Yes, since alcohol wasn't the source of their impairment
  • Yes, provided the patron also orders some food
  • Serving is fine as long as it is limited to a single drink

Why: Duty of care applies to impairment from any substance. If a patron appears impaired — by cannabis, drugs, or alcohol — you must refuse alcohol service.

Question 6
When delivering alcohol, what must the driver confirm at the door?
  • Only that payment has already gone through successfully
  • Confirmation at the door is not part of the driver's job
  • The delivery address alone, without checking the recipient
  • The recipient's valid ID and that they are not intoxicated

Why: A delivery driver must verify the recipient is 19+ with valid ID and is not intoxicated before handing over the alcohol.

FAQ

Smart Serve test questions, answered

How many questions are on the real Smart Serve test?

The Full Course final test is 33 randomly-generated multiple-choice questions, with about 30 minutes to complete it. It's one continuous test — not split into sections.

What score do I need to pass?

80% — that's 27 out of 33 questions correct.

Is the real test proctored?

Yes. The official Smart Serve final test is proctored online: you need a working webcam and valid government photo ID, and you must finish in one sitting. Each purchase includes two attempts. ExamHub is a free way to prepare — it isn't the official test.

How long is the certificate valid?

Five years. To stay certified you recertify by completing the program again before your certificate expires.

Is ExamHub's content the same as the real test?

No. These are original questions written by ExamHub and checked against Smart Serve Ontario's course content, the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019, and AGCO responsible-service standards. They cover the same material as the real test, but they aren't copies of actual exam questions.

Does it cost anything to use ExamHub?

No. All 142 questions are free, with no account or signup required.

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