FREE SIA Licensing and Regulation Questions and Answers 2026 October
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Sample SIA Door Supervisor Practice Questions
Try these questions from our free SIA Door Supervisor practice tests. The correct answer and an explanation follow each question.
What are the four licensing objectives under the Licensing Act 2003?
- A. Profit, safety, entertainment, hygiene
- B. Prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, protection of children from harm
- C. Alcohol control, noise reduction, fire safety, food hygiene
- D. Revenue generation, crowd control, age verification, noise abatement
Answer: B. Prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, protection of children from harm
These four objectives form the foundation of all licensing decisions in England and Wales.
What is the role of the licensing authority?
- A. To sell alcohol licences
- B. The local authority responsible for granting, reviewing, and enforcing premises licences
- C. A private company that manages door supervisors
- D. The police department that monitors pubs
Answer: B. The local authority responsible for granting, reviewing, and enforcing premises licences
The local council's licensing committee makes decisions on licence applications, reviews, and variations based on the four licensing objectives.
What is 'due diligence' defence in licensing law?
- A. Having a good lawyer
- B. Proving you took all reasonable precautions and exercised due diligence to avoid committing the offence
- C. Paying fines on time
- D. Having CCTV installed
Answer: B. Proving you took all reasonable precautions and exercised due diligence to avoid committing the offence
Due diligence defence under Section 139 allows venues to avoid conviction if they can prove they took all reasonable steps to prevent the offence (e.g., age-check policies, staff training).
What happens during a licensing review?
- A. The venue's drinks menu is reviewed
- B. Any responsible authority or interested party can apply to review the licence, potentially leading to conditions, suspension, or revocation
- C. The door supervisors are tested
- D. Only the police can initiate a review
Answer: B. Any responsible authority or interested party can apply to review the licence, potentially leading to conditions, suspension, or revocation
Reviews can be triggered by police, fire service, environmental health, or local residents. Outcomes range from additional conditions to full licence revocation.
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