Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH): practice exam questions

Question 1

A personal licence entitles the holder to:

1. AProvide Amusement with Prizes (AWP) machines
2. BProvide large scale public entertainment events
3. CSell hot food and hot drinks late at night
4. DSell or authorise the sale of alcoholCorrect

Question 2

How long does a personal licence remain valid?

1. AIndefinitelyCorrect
2. BUndetermined
3. CA length of time not exceeding 5 years
4. DA length of time not exceeding 10 years

Question 3

An application for a personal licence must be made to the relevant:

1. AEnvironmental Health authority
2. BGovernment department
3. CPlanning Department
4. DLicensing authorityCorrect

Question 4

A personal licence may not be granted if the applicant:

1. ADoes not have a premises licence
2. BHas a conviction for an unspent relevant offenceCorrect
3. CLives outside the UK
4. DIs over 18

Question 5

What change of details must a personal licence holder report to the licensing authority?

1. AJob title
2. BPlace of work
3. CName and/or home addressCorrect
4. DName of the premises where employed

Question 6

What could happen if a personal licence holder is convicted of driving with excess alcohol in their body?

1. ATheir personal licence can be forfeitedCorrect
2. BThey will have to re-train in basic licensing law
3. CTheir personal licence will be valid for a shorter period
4. DThe number of premises they can work in will be reduced

Question 7

The purpose of a licensing policy is to show how:

1. AEnvironmental Health will monitor the area for noise disturbance
2. BLocal hospitals will deal with drink related illnesses and injuries
3. CThe designated premises supervisors will be chosen for the area
4. DThe licensing authority intends to promote the licensing objectivesCorrect

Question 8

Each licensing authority is responsible for appointing a licensing committee consisting of no more than:

1. A5 members
2. B10 members
3. C15 membersCorrect
4. D20 members

Question 9

Community Safety Partnerships have been set up to:

1. AIncrease customer service standards by reducing disorder
2. BReduce crime and disorder through the local authority and policeCorrect
3. CRemove crime by personal licence holders taking regular crime watch shifts
4. DSet standards for responsible drinks promotions in the local area

Question 10

Which of these is a licensing objective?

1. APrevention of alcohol addiction
2. BPrevention of crime and disorderCorrect
3. CProsecution of known drug dealers
4. DProsecution of underage drinkers

Question 11

An unauthorised licensable activity is:

1. AOne not agreed by the designated premises supervisor
2. BOne not covered by a premises licence, club premises certificate or temporary event noticeCorrect
3. COne provided for members of the public who are trouble makers
4. DOne which neighbours have complained about

Question 12

A drink is classed as alcohol if its abv is more than:

1. A0.5%Correct
2. B1.0%
3. C1.5%
4. D2.0%

Question 13

What unit of measurement will indicate how much alcohol is contained in a drink?

1. AAverage ethanol amount
2. BTypical retail ethanol volume
3. CPercentage alcohol by volumeCorrect
4. DStandard average alcohol quantity

Question 14

To keep risks at a low level, the UK Chief Medical Officer recommends it is safest not to drink regularly more than:

1. A14 unitsCorrect
2. B16 units
3. C18 units
4. D20 units

Question 15

The time it takes for one unit of alcohol to be removed from the body is about:

1. AOne hourCorrect
2. BTwo hours
3. CThree hours
4. DFour hours

Question 16

A premises licence authorises the use of specific premises for:

1. AOne or more licensable activitiesCorrect
2. BShowing live football and rugby
3. CPlaying darts and pool
4. DPolitical meetings

Question 17

Under the Licensing Act 2003, which of these is a licensable activity?

1. AProvision of fund raising raffles for charity
2. BProvision of live televised football
3. CSupply of alcohol on club premisesCorrect
4. DSupply of tobacco products

Question 18

What is the purpose of reviewing a premises licence?

1. ATo approve the process for hiring staff
2. BTo ensure that the licensing objectives are being promotedCorrect
3. CTo improve customer service standards
4. DTo maximise turnover and sales

Question 19

Which of these is a mandatory condition attached to a premises licence which authorises the retail sale of alcohol?

1. AA designated premises supervisor must be appointed for the premisesCorrect
2. BA personal licence holder must be present for every sale of alcohol
3. CEvery member of bar staff must hold a licensing qualification
4. DThe premises licence holder must hold a personal licence

Question 20

The maximum penalty for selling alcohol outside the hours authorised by a premises licence is:

1. A£10,000 fine and/or 1 month imprisonment
2. B£15,000 fine and/or 3 months imprisonment
3. CAn unlimited fine and/or 6 months imprisonmentCorrect
4. DA discretionary fine and/or 9 months imprisonment

Question 21

The role of the designated premises supervisor on licensed premises is to:

1. ABe responsible for day-to-day management of the premisesCorrect
2. BBe responsible for all stock of food and drink
3. CDesign and plan the layout of the premises
4. DPersonally open and close the premises everyday

Question 22

If not already covered by the premises licence, which one of these events would require a temporary event notice?

1. AThe sale of food between the hours of 9.00 am and 5.00 pm
2. BThe retail sale of non-alcoholic cold drinks
3. CThe public performance of a dance to an audience after 11.00 pmCorrect
4. DThe rehearsal of a play between the hours of 10.00 am and 4.00 pm

Question 23

What is the maximum number of temporary event notices a personal licence holder can give in a calendar year?

1. A50Correct
2. B75
3. C100
4. D125

Question 24

Which of these would not be classed as an irresponsible drinks promotion?

1. AOffering a free pint of beer every time a football team scores a goal
2. BRewarding customers with free alcohol if they drink quickly
3. CAll you can drink for £10 offers
4. DOffering a bottle of wine as a raffle prizeCorrect

Question 25

If controlled drug activity is allowed on licensed premises, the premises licence could be:

1. AAmended by the police
2. BEndorsed by the Environmental Health Inspector
3. CReviewed by the Planning Department
4. DRevoked by the licensing authorityCorrect

Question 26

What is the maximum penalty that may be imposed on a person convicted of selling alcohol to an individual aged under 18?

1. AAn unlimited fine and 6 months imprisonment
2. BA Community Service Order
3. CAn unlimited fineCorrect
4. DAn unlimited fine and 12 months’ imprisonment

Question 27

Who can authorise underage persons to carry out test purchasing on licensed premises?

1. AFood hygiene officers
2. BLocal Magistrates
3. CSchool inspectors
4. DWeights and Measures inspectorsCorrect

Question 28

Which of these is the most reliable document for proof of age?

1. AA bank statement
2. BA credit card
3. CA valid photo driving licenceCorrect
4. DA utility bill

Question 29

At what age can a person buy a National Lottery ticket?

1. A16
2. B18Correct
3. C21
4. D25

Question 30

On what grounds can a local authority issue a closure notice for individual premises?

1. ANoise from the premises is causing a public nuisanceCorrect
2. BRubbish is being produced on the premises
3. CThere are too many people queuing to enter the premises
4. DThere has been an increase in alcohol related injuries

Question 31

The police can apply to a Magistrates’ Court for a closure order for premises in a geographical area if:

1. AToo many people have an interest in the business
2. BThere are too few customers frequenting the premises
3. CDisorder is either taking place, or is expected to take place at the premisesCorrect
4. DThe designated premises supervisor is not always on the premises

Question 32

Which of these activities could be classed as regulated entertainment?

1. ALive television broadcasts
2. BMorris dancing
3. COutdoor sporting activities
4. DPerformance of dance to more than 500 peopleCorrect

Question 33

When is the sale of alcohol on or from a vehicle allowed?

1. AAt any time
2. BNever
3. CWhen the vehicle is temporarily parkedCorrect
4. DWhen the vehicle is travelling at low speeds

Question 34

It is an offence to serve alcohol to a person who is:

1. AA local brewer
2. BA local Magistrate
3. CDriving
4. DDrunkCorrect

Question 35

Which alcoholic drinks may a 16 year old, accompanied by an adult, consume at a table meal on licensed premises?

1. ABeer, cider and spirits
2. BBeer, wine and ciderCorrect
3. CCider, spirits and wine
4. DSpirits, beer and wine

Question 36

What is the importance of the licensing objectives?

1. AThey provide licence holders with the knowledge they need to run a licensed premises
2. BThey provide the framework of licensing lawCorrect
3. CThey help the police to carry out their roles
4. DThey help the licensing authorities to issue personal licences

Question 37

A personal licence holder must produce their licence for inspection when requested by:

1. AA fire officer
2. BA local resident
3. CA police officerCorrect
4. DA traffic warden

Question 38

When do HM Revenue and Customs officers have the legal right to enter licensed premises to remove goods liable to forfeiture?

1. AIf the appropriate duty has not been paidCorrect
2. BIf they are to be sold to the public
3. CIf they have not been produced in the UK
4. DIf they were bought from dealers in the EU

Question 39

If a personal licence holder is charged with a relevant offence, they must:

1. AGive their licence to the court within 14 days
2. BGive their licence to the police within 21 days
3. CNotify the Magistrates’ Court of their personal licenceCorrect
4. DNotify the local PubWatch scheme

Question 40

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

1. A16
2. B18Correct
3. C20
4. D22