highfield personal licence mock exam

Free Online Personal Licence Mock Exam

Highfield is one of the top Ofqual accredited awarding bodies in the UK. Their Personal Licence qualification is recognised throughout the hospitality industry.

The questions contained within this mock exam are representative of those in the full Highfield ‘Level 2 Personal Licence Holder’ exam. Just like the real thing, this mock test contains 40 multiple choice questions and you’ll need to answer 28 correctly to pass.

Good luck!

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

9. Which statement about licensing policy is true?

 
 
 
 

10. Which of the following is a licensing objective?

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

13. Conflict is best avoided on licensed premises by:

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

27. When may authorised persons enter licensed premises?

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

29. Which of the following is a licensable activity?

 
 
 
 

30. A Personal Licence is:

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

35. A Personal Licence will remain valid:

 
 
 
 

36. Which drink contains approximately one unit of alcohol?

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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