Free Online Personal Licence Mock Exam

The Personal Licence (APLH) level 2 qualification is recognised throughout the hospitality industry.

This free online practise test is as similar as possible to the real Level 2 Personal Licence Holder exam. It has 40 multiple choice questions, and you need to get at least 28 right to pass.

Good luck!

1. Undertaking a licensable activity without an appropriate premises licence or temporary event notice is punishable by which of the following?

An unlimited fine and/or 6 months in prison

A maximum or £20,000 and/or 3 months in prison

Up to £5,000 per offence

Up to £10,000 and the review of the Premises Licence

2. A ‘foreign offence’ is best defined as being:

Similar to a ‘relevant offence’, but not committed in England or Wales

Any offence committed within the European Union

Committed by a person who is not a UK resident

More serious than a relevant offence

3. A hearing regarding a Premises Licence is most likely to be held following:

An enforcement visit by police

A period of voluntary closure

Resignation of the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)

A review request

4. The consumption of an intoxicating substance, such as alcohol, will most likely result in:

A loss of aggression and a violent temper

An improved ability to communicate clearly

An improved ability to make decisions

A loss of inhibitions and control

5. When may an application be made for a review of a Premises Licence?

Every 12 months, if the premises attract younger customers

Only following an extended closure order

At any time, usually following problems or incidents

If the premises are becoming increasingly popular with tourists and visitors

6. When may an application for the full variation of a Premises Licence be required?

To extend the weekend opening hours permanently, in line with other premises in the area

Premises not actually opening until 11.00am, when the licence states 9.00am

Further Personal Licence holders being employed on the premises

A Personal Licence holder changing their name or address

7. Which premises may never be licensed to sell alcohol?

A city-centre church with a café.

A garage used primarily for vehicle repairs

A village hall

A florist shop

8. A mandatory condition on all Premises Licences which include the sale of alcohol by retail is:

Small measures of spirits must be available

Free tap water to be available for customers

There must be an age verification policy in place

There must be door supervisors on duty at all times

9. Conflict is best avoided on licensed premises by:

Employing less staff at busy times

Offering food with all alcohol sales

Training staff to offer a good service and remain vigilant

Closing the premises at busy times

10. Which statement about licensing policy is true?

Every licensing authority must have the same licensing policy

Only the police are consulted regarding licensing policy

The licensing authority must publish a licensing policy every 5 years

The licensing committee must issue regular guidelines on the licensing policy

11. If a Personal Licence applicant is convicted of a relevant or foreign offence during the application process, who must they notify?

Their relevant licensing authority

Any court in England and Wales

A member of their local police

No need to notify anyone

12. What is the minimum age at which a person may legally be sold alcohol on licensed premises?

13. Alcohol promotions which are deemed to be irresponsible are those which:

Encourage customers to drink more alcohol than they intended

Allow customers more choice of drinks available

Promote food sales with wine

Increase the income form alcohol sales

14. A closure order will most likely be issued to all licensed premises in an area if:

Premises Licence holders in the area have a problem with drug activity

The police cannot cover the area due to staff shortages

There is a risk of disorder taking place in a particular area

There is a football match taking place between rival clubs

15. In a calendar year, premises may operate under a Temporary Event Notice for:

5 days

30 days

14 days

21 days

16. Selling alcohol outside the hours permitted by the premises licence is:

An unauthorised sale of alcohol

Allowed if authorised by the local police

Acceptable at all times in rural areas

Allowed if authorised by the Premises Licence Holder

17. What is the maximum penalty for the offence of ‘persistently selling alcohol to children’?

An unlimited fine

A £5,000 fine of each sale

A £90 on-the-spot fine for the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)

A £500 fine and permanent closure of the premises.

18. When may authorised persons enter licensed premises?

Following an appeal to a magistrates’ court

At any time to assess the licensable activities taking place

After giving 24 hours notice

Only if they are accompanied by a police officer

19. The role of the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) includes:

Authorising the sale of alcohol not usually allowed by the Premises Licence

Deciding which types of alcohol are to be sold

Arranging parties for customers

Being responsible for the day-to-day management of licensed premises

20. To which licensing authority must an application for a Personal Licence be made?

The one for the area where a person was born

Any one within England

The one for the area in which a person currently works

The one where a person usually lives

21. A Personal Licence is:

Granted to an individual by the relevant licensing authority

Issued to an individual by local magistrates

A record of a person’s alcohol licensing experience

An assessment of a person’s ability to operate licensed premises

22. A ‘low alcohol’ drink must contain an alcohol by volume (abv) of:

No more than 1.2%

Between 3% and 9%

Less that 0.05%

Less than 0.5%

23. Who is responsible for the administration of the licensing system?

Police

Licensing authorities

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Magistrates’ courts

24. When is it an offence to allow children under 16, who are not accompanied by an adult, on a licensed premises?

At any time, on licensed premises selling alcohol

Before midnight in a hotel restaurant

When they arrive in groups of 5 or more

When the premises are used mostly for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises

25. Which of the following is a licensing objective?

Public safety

The protection of vulnerable persons

Public health and hygiene

The prevention of irresponsible promotions

26. A Personal Licence will remain valid:

Until the holder stops working on licensed premises

Indefinitely

For 5 years

For a maximum period of 10 years

27. Which officials may enter licensed premises to search for and seize smuggled goods?

Environmental Health Practitioners

HM Revenue and Customs officials

Trading Standards officers

Weights and Measures inspectors

28. A valid photographic identity card bearing the national Proof of Age Standard Scheme (PASS) hologram is:

Not recommend by the Home Office

Acceptable to show a person’s criminal record

Unreliable as proof of a person’s age

Acceptable to prove a person’s age

29. Who may object to a Temporary Event Notice (TEN)?

The chief of police or environmental health team

Only the licensing authority

The police or licensing authority

Only local residents

30. Which of the following is a licensable activity?

The provision of entertainment

Late night refreshment

The sale of food on licensed premises

The protection of children and young people

31. Which is the best way to define an operating schedule?

A diagram of the premises showing the location of all customer facilities

An important part of the risk assessment against the licensing objectives

Part of the Premises Licence showing how the premises will support the licensing objectives

A policy document detailing minimum staffing levels at busy times

32. Local partnerships are beneficial to licensed premises because they:

Allow premises to set the price of alcohol in their area

Increase the number of alcohol promotions allowed

Help premises to work together to operate in a safe environment

Allow the police to set the rules for how they operate at weekends

33. Which drink contains approximately one unit of alcohol?

A pint of average strength cider

A 175ml glass of wine, at 12% abv

A 35ml measure of whisky, at 40% abv

A half-pint of normal strength beer, at 4% abv

34. Which officials may ask a Personal Licence holder authorising the sale of alcohol on licensed premises to produce their Personal Licence?

Health and Safety officers

Authorised officers of the licensing authority

Local planning officers

Child protection officers

35. Which form of entertainment is most likely to be regulated?

Customers playing darts in a public house

Live unamplified music at a fete

Showing of educational films in school

Amplified music on licensed premises after 11pm

36. It is an offence to allow which of the following on licensed premises?

Swearing in public places

Any child under 16 to enter an off-licence

Drunk and disorderly conduct

Pub games, such as darts

37. If a Personal Licence holder is charged with a relevant offence, what action must they take?

Inform the court, by the first court appearance, that they hold a Personal Licence

Nothing until they are found guilty

Tell the local licensing officer as soon as possible

Only inform the licensing authority if they are then convicted

38. What would be the most likely consequence for a Personal Licence holder convicted of a drink-driving offence?

Suspension of their Personal Licence for 12 months

Being banned form working on licensed premises

Forfeiture of the Personal Licence

Loss of their right to enter licensed premises for 6 months

39. Which type of licence is required to carry out licensable activities on a permanent basis?

Temporary Event Notice

Entertainment Licence

Driving Licence

Premises Licence

40. Who may object to the granting of a Personal Licence?

All members of the licensing committee

The licensing authority

Only the Trading Standards officer

The Chief Officer of police

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