If your work in a New South Wales venue involves gaming machines, you need Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG) training from a Liquor & Gaming NSW Approved Training Provider, followed by a 25-question online assessment. This page has free practice sets sorted by topic, worked explanations, a short study plan and answers to common questions. Every exam fact on it comes from the official Liquor & Gaming NSW pages.
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| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions | 25 questions[1] | Liquor & Gaming NSW · Oct 24, 2026 |
| Time limit | No specific time limit[1] | Liquor & Gaming NSW · Oct 24, 2026 |
| Exam fee | Set by each provider; initial competency card included[2] | Liquor & Gaming NSW · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Retake policy | Unlimited attempts at each question[1] | Liquor & Gaming NSW · Oct 24, 2026 |
| Validity | 5 years[3] | Liquor & Gaming NSW · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Delivery | Approved Training Providers only, then online assessment[1] | Liquor & Gaming NSW · Oct 24, 2026 |
| Eligibility | Mandatory if your work duties involve gaming machines[1] | Liquor & Gaming NSW · Oct 24, 2026 |
| Score release | Interim certificate on passing, valid 90 days[1] | Liquor & Gaming NSW · Oct 24, 2026 |
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.
Prepare for the RCG NSW - Responsible Conduct of Gambling exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
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.
Question: What documentation must be maintained for Multi-Venue Self-Exclusion activities?
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.
Question: How should Multi-Venue Self-Exclusion equipment be inspected and maintained?
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.
Question: What is the role of PPE in managing Player Activity Statements risks?
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.
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.
Yes, if your work duties involve gaming machines. Liquor & Gaming NSW says RCG training is mandatory in that case. You must do the training through a Liquor & Gaming NSW Approved Training Provider and then pass the online assessment. If your role never involves gaming machines, check the official Liquor & Gaming NSW page or ask your employer.
The online assessment has 25 questions, mostly multiple choice and multiple answer. There is no specific time limit, and you get unlimited attempts at each question as you go, so you can keep working on a question until you answer it correctly. Read multiple answer questions closely, because you need to select every correct option.
Each Approved Training Provider sets its own fee, so prices vary between providers. Liquor & Gaming NSW says the cost of your initial competency card is included in the provider's fee, so there is no extra charge for the card. Compare a few providers and confirm exactly what their price includes before you enrol.
Yes. When you pass, you receive an interim certificate that is valid for 90 days and lets you work with gaming machines straight away. Your competency card is issued during that period. Keep the interim certificate where you can show it to your employer until the card arrives.
The competency card expires after 5 years. Liquor & Gaming NSW recommends renewing it before the expiry date so there is no gap in your ability to work with gaming machines. Note the expiry date when the card arrives and check the official competency card page for current renewal steps.
No. We write our practice questions with AI tools for study purposes, and they are not taken from the official assessment. They cover the same general topics so you can test what you know and find gaps. Your Approved Training Provider's material is what the real assessment is based on.
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