SmartServe Ontario Practice Exam

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If a catered event serves alcohol, who is allowed to sell or serve alcohol?

Any of the guests
Only the licensee's employees
Event coordinators
Both guests and employees

The correct answer is: Only the licensee's employees

The correct choice is that only the licensee's employees are allowed to sell or serve alcohol at a catered event. This regulation is in place to ensure that alcohol service is managed by trained and responsible individuals who understand the laws and policies governing alcohol consumption. Licensed employees are trained to check identification, serve alcohol responsibly, and monitor the consumption to prevent any over-serving, which is crucial for maintaining safety and compliance with legal requirements. Guests, event coordinators, or others who are not trained and authorized by the licensee could potentially serve alcohol in ways that might violate local laws, endanger guests, or lead to liability issues for the event organizers. Therefore, having a clear boundary that only licensed employees provide alcohol service helps to create a safe and regulated environment during the event.