Personal Licence Mock Exam

This Personal Licence Mock exam is a 40 MCQ designed for the Personal Licence exam in Scotland. On this page, you’ll find all you need to get ready for the SCPLH ( Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders) exam.

Taking the Personal Licence exam is a must for everyone doing the course. This mock exam has 40 questions chosen to be like the real exam. It’s here to help you practice and feel confident.

When you start the mock exam, a timer will help you keep track of time, just like in the real test. After you finish and submit your answers, you’ll see which ones you got right or wrong. This way, you can learn and focus on any areas where you need more practice.

The passing marks for this Mock Test is: 28 / 40. The personal licence pass mark is 70%.

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Personal Licence Mock Exam 2024

This Free Personal Licence Mock exam is a 40 MCQ paper, created by our experienced instructors. Sure! Here are 40 multiple-choice questions designed to help prepare for the Personal Licence exam in Scotland:

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1. What is the minimum age required to apply for a personal licence in Scotland?

a)16

b)18

c) 21

d) 25

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2. How long is a personal licence valid in Scotland?

a) 5 years

b) 10 years

c) 15 years

d) Lifetime

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3. Which of the following is NOT one of the five licensing objectives in Scotland?

a) Preventing crime and disorder

b) Protecting public health

c) Ensuring equality

d) Securing public safety

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4. Who issues a personal licence in Scotland?

a) The Police

b) The local licensing board

c) The Scottish Government

d) The UK Parliament

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5. What is required to apply for a personal licence?

a) A clean driving record

b) Completion of a Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (SCPLH) course

c) A degree in hospitality

d) A criminal background check

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6.Which of the following is a relevant offence that could disqualify someone from holding a personal licence?

a) Littering

b) Speeding

c) Theft

d) Parking violations

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7. How soon must a personal licence holder notify the licensing board of a change of address?

a) Immediately

b) Within 7 days

c) Within 1 month

d) Within 3 months

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8. What is the penalty for failing to notify the licensing board of a change of address?

a) £500 fine

b) £1,000 fine

c) £2,500 fine

d) £5,000 fine

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9.What is a premises manager responsible for?

a) Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations

b) Managing staff schedules

c) The day-to-day operation of the licensed premises

d) Marketing the premises

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10. What must be displayed in a licensed premises?

a) The premises licence summary

b) Staff names and roles

c) Daily specials

d) Fire safety procedures

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11.What is the purpose of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005?

a) To regulate the sale of food in Scotland

b) To regulate the sale of alcohol in Scotland

c) To regulate the sale of tobacco in Scotland

d) To regulate the sale of lottery tickets in Scotland

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12. How often must a personal licence holder complete refresher training?

a) Every 3 years

b) Every 5 years

c) Every 10 years

d) Every 15 years

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13. Who can apply for an occasional licence?

a) Any individual

b) Only a personal licence holder

c) A premises manager

d) Any person aged 18 or over

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14. Which of the following is NOT a role of a Licensing Standards Officer (LSO)?

a) Investigating complaints about licensed premises

b) Providing guidance on licensing laws

c) Approving occasional licences

d) Ensuring compliance with licensing conditions

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15. What is "Challenge 25"?

a) A policy requiring people under 25 to leave licensed premises by 11 PM

b) A policy encouraging people who look under 25 to be asked for ID when purchasing alcohol

c) A marketing campaign for alcohol brands

d) A tax incentive for businesses employing staff under 25

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16. Which of the following is an acceptable form of ID under the Challenge 25 policy?

a) Student ID

b) Passport

c) Utility bill

d) Library card

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17. What are the general permitted hours for the sale of alcohol in Scotland?

a) 8 AM to 8 PM

b) 9 AM to 11 PM

c) 10 AM to 10 PM

d) 11 AM to Midnight

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

a) Beer,Cider and spirits

b) Beer,Wine and Cider

c)Cider,spirits and Wine

d) Spirits,beer and Wine

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19. Which of the following is considered an "irresponsible drinks promotion"?

a) Buy one, get one free

b) Discounted non-alcoholic beverages

c) Happy hour for cocktails

d) Complimentary water with meals

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20. What must a personal licence holder do if they lose their licence card?

a) Notify the police immediately

b) Continue working as usual

c) Apply for a replacement from the licensing board

d) Notify their employer

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21. Who can object to a premises licence application?

a) Only the local council

b) Only neighbouring businesses

c) Any person or body, including neighbours and police

d) Only the police

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22. What is a provisional premises licence?

a) A temporary licence valid for one year

b) A licence issued for premises that are under construction

d) A licence issued during holidays only

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23. What is the legal drinking age in Scotland?

a) 16

b) 17

c) 18

d) 21

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24. Can someone under 18 serve alcohol in licensed premises?

a) Yes, without restrictions

b) No, under no circumstances

c) Yes, but only as part of an apprenticeship or approved training

d) Yes, but only if accompanied by an adult

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25. What is the role of the Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (SCPLH)?

a) It is a certificate for passing the premises licence exam

b) It is a mandatory qualification for applying for a personal licence

c) It is a certificate for serving alcohol

d) It is a training programme for managing licensed premises

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26. How soon must a personal licence holder notify the licensing board of a criminal conviction?

a) Immediately

b) Within 7 days

c) Within 1 month

d) Within 3 months

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27. What is the main purpose of the five licensing objectives?

a) To increase alcohol sales

b) To protect the public and promote safe practices in the sale of alcohol

c) To reduce taxes on alcohol

d) To promote alcohol consumption

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28. Can alcohol be sold in vending machines in Scotland?

a) Yes, but only in licensed premises

b) No, it is prohibited

c) Yes, with a special licence

d) Yes, but only to those over 21

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29.To keep risk at a low level, the UK chief medical officer recommends it is safest not to drink regularly more than?

a) 14 Units

b) 16 Units

c)18 Units

d) 20 Units

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30. What must be included in the premises licence layout plan?

a) The location of all exits

b) The location of the alcohol display areas

c) The staff room layout

d) The fire safety equipment

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31. Which of the following is a mandatory condition for licensed premises?

a) Providing free drinks to designated drivers

b) Displaying the licence summary where it can be easily seen

c) Offering a loyalty program for frequent customers

d) Playing music at a low volume

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32. Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with licensing laws in Scotland?

a) The UK Parliament

b) The Police only

c) Licensing Standards Officers (LSOs) and the Police

d) The premises manager only

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33. What happens if a personal licence holder fails to complete the required refresher training?

a) Their licence is automatically renewed

b) Their licence may be revoked

c) They receive a warning

d) They must pay a fine

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34. What is the role of the local licensing board?

a) To issue fines to licensed premises

b) To monitor alcohol sales online

c) To issue personal and premises licences and oversee compliance

d) To enforce tax regulations

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35. What is the penalty for selling alcohol outside of permitted hours?

a) £500 fine

b) £1,000 fine

c) £2,500 fine

d) A fine or imprisonment

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36. What is "duty of care" in the context of a personal licence holder?

a) Providing medical care to intoxicated customers

b) Ensuring responsible sales of alcohol and preventing harm

c) Ensuring all customers receive service

d) Providing entertainment for patrons

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37. What is the legal requirement for serving alcohol in a beer garden?

a) The beer garden must have a separate licence

b) The beer garden must be included in the premises licence layout plan

d) Alcohol can be served without restrictions

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38. How long must CCTV footage be retained in licensed premises?

a) 7 days

b) 14 days

c) 21 days

d) 31 days

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39. What is required to hold a premises licence?

a) A degree in hospitality

b) A clean criminal record

c) An appointed premises manager who holds a personal licence

d) A marketing plan

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40. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a premises manager?

a) Managing the premises’ operations

b) Ensuring compliance with licensing conditions

c) Approving applications for personal licences

d) Training staff on responsible alcohol sales

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Personal Licence Mock Exam 2

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1.What is the maximum period of imprisonment for selling alcohol to someone under the
age of 18?

A) 3 months

B) 6 months

C) 12 months

D) 24 months

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2. What must be granted to shop before sales of alcohol to customers can take place?

A) Permission from police

B) Approval from Excise and customs

C) A Premises licence

D) Local Councillor Permission

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3. Who is responsible for appointing a Premises Manager on a licensed premises?

A) The Personal Licence holder

B) The Licensing Board

C) The premises owner or operating company

D) The police

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4. Which of the following is a mandatory condition of a premises licence?

A) Providing free soft drinks with meals

B) Displaying a notice on the premises' closing times

C) Conducting a fire safety audit every year

D) Having an age verification policy in place

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5. What is the legal requirement regarding the overprovision of licensed premises in an area?

A) Licensing Boards must ensure that there are no more than 10 licensed premises per area.

B) Licensing Boards must assess overprovision and can refuse new licences if necessary.

C) Licensing Boards must approve all licence applications regardless of overprovision.

D) There is no regulation on overprovision in Scotland.

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6. A premises licence can be suspended or revoked due to:

A) Breach of the licensing objectives

B) The premises becoming unprofitable

C) Complaints about noise

D) The premises becoming profitable

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7. When must a licence holder report a lost or stolen licence?

A) Within 7 days

B) Immediately

C) When renewing the licence

D) With in 30 days

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8. Which body is responsible for enforcing the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005?

A) Police Scotland

B) The local Licensing Board

C) The Scottish Government

D) The Local Counciler

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9. If an event is held where alcohol will be sold, and no premises licence exists, what is
required?

A) A temporary event notice

B) A personal licence

C) An occasional licence

D) Premises Licence

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10. How often must a premises licence be reviewed?

A) Annually

B) Every 3 years

C) There is no fixed review period

D) Every 5 years

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11.What is NOT one of the five licensing objectives in Scotland?

A) Prevention of crime and disorder

B) Promotion of public health

C) Promotion of tourism

D) Securing public safety

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12. The licensing objective 'Protection of children from harm' means:

A) Children should not enter licensed premises

B) Alcohol should not be sold to anyone under 18

C) Premises must take measures to safeguard children from alcohol-related harm

D) Alcohol should not be sold to anyone under 16

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13. How long is a personal licence valid in Scotland?

A) 3 years

B) 5 years

C) 10 years

D) 15 Years

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14. Which of the following activities could be classed as regulated entertainment?

A) Live television broadcast

B) Local outdoor sporting event

C) Moris dancing

D) Performance of dance to more than 500 people

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15. When is sale of alcohol on or from vehicle allowed?

A) All the time

B) When vehicle paid the parking fees

C) When the vehicle is temporarily parked

D) Never

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16. Which of the following does NOT require a premises licence?

A) A pub

B) A mobile alcohol unit at a festival

C) A personal event with no alcohol sales

D) A Beer Garden

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17. In which conditions the police can apply for closer order?

A) Too many people standing in a queue on the front door

B) There are so many people visit the premises

C) Disorder is either taking place, or is likely to take place at the premises

D) The designated premises supervisor is not always on premises

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18. A premises licence authorises:

A) The sale of alcohol at a specific location

B) The importation of alcohol

C) Selling alcohol in any location

D) Selling alcohol to intoxicated Customer

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19. Who is legally responsible for ensuring alcohol is not sold to intoxicated persons?

A) The premises manager

B) The customer

C) The local authority

D) The Colleague

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

A) 1.5%

B) 0.5%

C) 2.0%

D) 1.0%

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21. How many C and D category gaming machine allowed on licenced premises with a
bar without permit?

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4

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22. The penalty if found guilty of allowing licenced premises to open in breach of a
closure order is?

A) a £20000 fine and / or 6 months in prison

B) an unlimited fine and 12 months in prison

C) a £20000 fine and / or 3 months in prison

D) The personal licence may be revoked

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23. What is a happy hour considered under Scottish licensing law?

A) A standard marketing practice

B) An irresponsible promotion if alcohol is discounted for a short time

C) Allowed if the discount is on all food items

D) Allowed if the discount is on food items and soft drinks

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24. Under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, what is the penalty for running an
irresponsible promotion?

A) Warning only

B) Unlimited fine or imprisonment

C) No penalty, as promotions are a business decision

D) Fine of £2,000

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25. What must be included in an operating plan?

A) Music playlists for the premises

B) The times when alcohol will be sold

C) A list of employees

D) A list of products

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26. The Challenge 25 policy requires:

A) Asking for proof of age from anyone appearing under 18

B) Asking for proof of age from anyone appearing under 21

C) Asking for proof of age from anyone appearing under 25

D) Asking for proof of age from anyone appearing under 16

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27. What is the minimum unit price of alcohol in Scotland?

A) 66 p per unit

B) 64p per unit

C) 60p per unit

D) 65p per unit

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28. The late premises licensed holder operate between 1am to 5am have person
trained in ?

A) Martial Art

B) First aid

C) singing and dancing

D) To check live music not exceed 85 decibels

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29. Staff who sell alcohol must receive training at least every

A) 6 months

B) 2 years

C) 5 years

D) 1 year

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30. It is an offence to sell alcohol to a person who is:

A) Drunk

B) Under 21

C) On prescription medication

D) Under 25

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31. What is the maximum fine for selling alcohol to child or young person?

A) £2000 or 12 months in the prison

B) £2,500 or months in the prison

C) £5000 0r 3 months in the prison or both

D) Unlimited fine or imprisonment

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32. If an intoxicated person attempts to purchase alcohol, the correct action is to:

A) Refuse the sale

B) Offer them a smaller drink

C) Call the police immediately

D) Offer them a large drink

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33. If a person under 18 is found drinking alcohol on licensed premises, who is liable?

A) The person under 18

B) The staff member who sold the alcohol

C) The police

D) The Parents of person

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34. A How many units of alcohol contained in a double whisky (50ml) at 40% ABV?

A) 20

B) 20

C) 4

D) 2

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35. When is it necessary for a Personal Licence Holder to be on-site at licensed
premises?

A) During opening hours

B) Whenever alcohol is sold

C) Only during large events

D) Whenever staff shortage

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36. A Personal Licence Holder can lose their licence for:

A) Any criminal offence

B) Persistent non-compliance with alcohol laws

C) Not attending regular training sessions

D) Not attending staff meetings

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37. What is the Alcohol by volume percent in Beer and lagers?

A) 3% abv to 9% abv

B) 3% abv to 8.5% abv

C) 0.5% abv to 12% abv

D) 4% abv to 12% abv

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38. What is required to modify an existing premises licence?

A) A variation application

B) A letter from the owner

C) A new premises licence

D) A letter from Police

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39. Who can object to a new premises licence being granted?

A) The police

B) Any local resident

C) Both A and B

D) The local magistrate

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

A) Ten hours

B) Two hours

C) One hour

D) Five hours

Your score is

The average score is 68%