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Responsible Beverage Service (Alcohol Server) Certification
The server certification test for selling and serving alcohol: alcohol and the body, signs of intoxication, checking ID, refusing service, house policies and liability, plus a state part for California RBS, Texas TABC seller-server and Ontario Smart Serve.
Questions last checked against the official sources on October 11, 2026.
The real exam at a glance
- Pass mark
- At least 70% (California ABC exam, Texas competence test)
- Valid for
- 3 years (California), 2 years (Texas), 5 years (Ontario)
- Deadline
- Within 60 days of hire (California)
- Drinking age
- 21 (California, Texas), 19 (Ontario)
- Covers
- California RBS, Texas seller-server, Ontario Smart Serve
What you'll practise
Try a question
What is a house policy on intoxication?
- A secret rule known only to the owner and managers
- A rule written by the guests
- A written rule the venue posts and enforces
- A list of drink prices
Show the answer
C. A written rule the venue posts and enforces — AGCO advises venues to develop, post and enforce a house policy on intoxication.
Sample questions by topic (in English)
- Alcohol and the body
- Standard drinks
- Recognizing intoxication
- Alcohol emergencies
- Checking ID
- Intervention and refusing service
- Policies and responsible practices
- Social impact and liability
- RBS certification (CA)
- Minors and ID (CA)
- Intoxication, hours and liability (CA)
- Seller-server certification (TX)
- Minors (TX)
- Intoxication, hours and liability (TX)
- Smart Serve and training (ON)
- Age and ID (ON)
- Intoxication, hours and liability (ON)
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Questions about the Responsible Beverage Service
Is this the official Responsible Beverage Service?
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What is the real Responsible Beverage Service like?
Pass mark: At least 70% (California ABC exam, Texas competence test). Valid for: 3 years (California), 2 years (Texas), 5 years (Ontario). Deadline: Within 60 days of hire (California). Drinking age: 21 (California, Texas), 19 (Ontario). Covers: California RBS, Texas seller-server, Ontario Smart Serve.
How is my practice marked?
Instantly. You see your score against the pass mark, and an explanation for every question — including the ones you got right.
Can I take it on my phone?
Yes. The whole mock exam works on a phone, and your progress is saved in your browser.
Ready for a full run?
One sitting, real timing, then your score against the pass mark.
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