RCG Practice Test

RCG Exam at a Glance

What changed for RCG in 2026

• Oct 24, 2026: Delivery changed to Approved Training Providers only, then online assessment (previously Approved Training Providers only; face to face or virtual online, then the L&GNSW online assessment).^[1]
• Oct 24, 2026: Eligibility changed to Mandatory if your work duties involve gaming machines (previously Mandatory for anyone whose work duties involve gaming machines in NSW).^[1]
• Oct 24, 2026: Exam fee changed to Set by each provider; initial competency card included (previously Course fee set by each provider; initial competency card included).^[2]
• Oct 24, 2026: Number of questions changed to 25 questions (previously 25 questions, mostly multiple choice and multiple answer).^[1]
• Oct 24, 2026: Score release changed to Interim certificate on passing, valid 90 days (previously Interim certificate on passing, valid for 90 days).^[1]
• Oct 24, 2026: Validity changed to 5 years (previously Competency card valid for 5 years).^[3]

What the RCG is and how it works

According to Liquor & Gaming NSW, “The online assessment consists of 25 questions, mostly multiple choice and multiple answer questions.”^[1]

RCG training is mandatory in NSW if your work duties involve gaming machines. Liquor & Gaming NSW sets the requirement, but you cannot take the training directly from the regulator. It is only available through Liquor & Gaming NSW Approved Training Providers (ATPs). After the training you sit an online assessment.

The assessment. It has 25 questions, mostly multiple choice and multiple answer. You get unlimited attempts at each question as you go, so the assessment checks that you understand the material in the end, not that you get everything right the first time. There is no specific time limit.

After you pass. You receive an interim certificate. It is valid for 90 days and lets you start working with gaming machines straight away while your competency card is issued. The card expires after 5 years, and Liquor & Gaming NSW recommends renewing it before that date.

Cost. Each provider sets its own course fee. The cost of your initial competency card is included in that fee, so there is no separate charge for it.

Some details depend on the provider, such as price, course format and scheduling. Ask your chosen ATP about those, and check the official Liquor & Gaming NSW Responsible Conduct of Gambling page for anything not covered here. Our practice questions are written with AI tools. They are for practice and are not taken from the real assessment.

Worked examples: how to reason through RCG questions

These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.

Example 1

Question: What documentation must be maintained for Multi-Venue Self-Exclusion activities?

1. No documentation needed
2. Risk assessments, training records, incident reports, and inspection logs as required by WHS Regulations
3. Only financial records
4. A brief email

Answer: B. Risk assessments, training records, incident reports, and inspection logs as required by WHS Regulations

Explanation:

The correct answer is B. This question uses workplace health and safety framing: WHS Regulations expect a set of records, including risk assessments, training records, incident reports and inspection logs, so that compliance can be audited and incidents investigated. A is wrong because regulated activities almost never run with no records at all. C is too narrow, since financial records alone say nothing about training, risks or incidents. D is wrong because an informal email is not a structured, auditable record. The rule to remember: if a regulation imposes duties, expect to keep records that prove you met each duty, and keep them in a form someone else can check later.

Example 2

Question: How should Multi-Venue Self-Exclusion equipment be inspected and maintained?

1. Only when it breaks
2. Per manufacturer specifications and relevant Australian Standards, with documented inspection and maintenance records
3. When someone remembers
4. Only for new equipment

Answer: B. Per manufacturer specifications and relevant Australian Standards, with documented inspection and maintenance records

Explanation:

The correct answer is B. Equipment should be inspected and maintained to the manufacturer's specifications and the relevant Australian Standards, with records of each inspection and service. A describes reactive maintenance, which waits for a failure instead of preventing it. C has no schedule or accountability, so inspections would be missed. D is wrong because older equipment usually needs more attention, not less. The rule to remember: maintenance follows a defined standard, runs on a schedule rather than on breakdowns, and is written down so you can show it happened. On any compliance question, the answer with a recognised standard plus documentation is usually the strongest choice.

Example 3

Question: What is the role of PPE in managing Player Activity Statements risks?

1. PPE is the primary control
2. PPE is the last line of defence, used only when higher-level controls are not reasonably practicable
3. PPE eliminates all risks
4. PPE is not relevant

Answer: B. PPE is the last line of defence, used only when higher-level controls are not reasonably practicable

Explanation:

The correct answer is B. In the hierarchy of controls used in workplace safety, personal protective equipment (PPE) is the last line of defence. You rely on it only when higher-level controls, such as eliminating the hazard, substituting it or using engineering and administrative controls, are not reasonably practicable. A reverses the hierarchy. C is wrong because PPE reduces exposure but does not remove the hazard, and it fails if it is worn badly or not at all. D goes too far the other way, since PPE still has a place when other controls fall short. The rule to remember: deal with the risk at its source first, and treat protective gear as the backup.

How to use these practice tests

Start with the official material from your Approved Training Provider, since the assessment is based on that training. Then take the free RCG practice test without notes to see which topics need work.

Next, practise the core harm-minimisation topics: problem gambling indicators, harm minimisation strategies, self-exclusion programs and multi-venue self-exclusion. After that, cover the rules side with NSW gambling legislation, staff responsibilities, underage gambling prevention and support services and referrals.

When you get a question wrong, read the explanation and write down the rule in your own words. Many assessment questions are multiple answer, so practise picking every correct option, not just the most obvious one. Come back to your weakest set a few days later.

Before test day, take the RCG exam questions set as a final check, and reread any part of your provider's notes you are still unsure about.

Sources & last verified

1. Liquor & Gaming NSW — number of questions, time limit, retake policy, delivery (official source). “The online assessment consists of 25 questions, mostly multiple choice and multiple answer questions.” Verified Oct 24, 2026.
2. Liquor & Gaming NSW — exam fee (official source). “the cost for your initial competency card is included in their fees so there will be no additional costs.” Verified Oct 25, 2026 · source checked Oct 25, 2026.
3. Liquor & Gaming NSW — validity (official source). “Your competency card will expire after 5 years and it's recommended you renew your card ahead of this expiry date.” Verified Oct 25, 2026 · source checked Oct 25, 2026.

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