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SERVSAFE ALCOHOL PRACTICE EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS
"Estimate the B.A.C. of a 160-pound man who drank five 12-ounce beers in one hour. A. 0. B. 0. C. 0.
D. 0.12 - CORRECT ANSWER A. 0.101"
"Which is a criminal violation related to the sale and service of alcohol? A. Serving alcohol to a minor B. Failing to fill out an incident report C. Firing a server who overserved a guest
D. Refusing to serve a guest who arrived intoxicated - CORRECT ANSWER A. Serving alcohol
to a minor" "Which feature is used by states to indicate that an ID belongs to a minor? A. Placing the words "Secure," "Genuine," or "Valid" on the ID B. Issuing the ID in a vertical format C. Removing the minor's signature from the ID
D. Placing pictures of "keys" on the ID - CORRECT ANSWER B. Issuing the ID in a vertical
format" "When stopping service to a guest, you should: A. tell the guest that he or she has had enough. B. ask the guest's companion(s) to help you stop service. C. have a backup person stand next to you as you tell the guest.
D. give the guest another drink if it will prevent a confrontation. - CORRECT ANSWER B. ask
the guest's companion(s) to help you stop service." "True or False: It is appropriate to stop serving to a guest by saying, "This is the last drink I can
serve you this evening." - CORRECT ANSWER False"
"A vodka on the rocks containing 3 ounces of 80-proof vodka should be counted as ___ drink(s). A. 1 B. 2
C. 3
D. 4 - CORRECT ANSWER B. 2"
"Which form of ID is acceptable for verifying a guest's age? A. School ID B. Passport C. Birth certificate
D. Voter registration card - CORRECT ANSWER B. Passport"
"True or False: All guests must be 21-years-old to purchase alcohol. - CORRECT ANSWER
True" "State or municipal liquor authorities can issue citations for A. drunk driving. B. serving a pregnant woman. C. serving alcohol to a minor.
D. fighting in the establishment. - CORRECT ANSWER C. serving alcohol to a minor."
"True or False: It is illegal to serve alcohol to a pregnant woman. - CORRECT ANSWER False"
"Estimate the B.A.C. of a 100-pound woman who drank three 5-ounce glasses of wine in one hour. A. 0. B. 0. C. 0.
D. 0.1 - CORRECT ANSWER A. 0.119"
"What is the best type of food to help prevent intoxication? A. Salty food B. Carbohydrates C. Sugars
D. Fatty food - CORRECT ANSWER D. Fatty food"
"True or False: A guest who switches to larger or stronger drinks may be intoxicated. -
CORRECT ANSWER True"
D. warn the offenders that you are going to inform your manager. - CORRECT ANSWER A.
call the police."
"True or False: A 12-ounce beer contains less alcohol than 1.5 ounces of 80-proof vodka. -
CORRECT ANSWER False"
"Estimate the B.A.C. of a 180-pound woman who drank three mixed drinks, each containing 1. ounces of 80-proof vodka in one hour. A. 0. B. 0. C. 0.
D. 0.63 - CORRECT ANSWER A. 0.059"
"True or False: Carbohydrates are the best type of food to serve with alcohol to help prevent
intoxication. - CORRECT ANSWER False"
"True or False: Using statements such as, "You've had enough," when stopping service will deflect
blame from you and defuse the situation. - CORRECT ANSWER False"
"Calculate the number of drinks in 2 ounces of 100-proof whiskey. A. 2 B. 3 C. 4
D. 1 - CORRECT ANSWER A. 2"
"Calculate the number of drinks in a 15-ounce carafe of wine. A. 3 B. 4 C. 2
D. 5 - CORRECT ANSWER A. 3"
"Assuming that the people involved weigh the same and have consumed the same number of drinks, which is true? A. A man will have a higher B.A.C. than a woman. B. A lean man will have a higher B.A.C. than a man with a large amount of body fat. C. A woman who has eaten will have a higher B.A.C. than a woman who has not.
D. A man drinking gin and tonic will have a higher B.A.C. than a man drinking vodka and
cranberry juice. - CORRECT ANSWER D. A man drinking gin and tonic will have a higher
B.A.C. than a man drinking vodka and cranberry juice. But Why? Other answers are obviously wrong, but I don't get this..."
Which is an acceptable form of identification? - CORRECT ANSWER Passport"
"What feature is added to a minor ID in most states to indicate that it was issued to a person
younger than 21? - CORRECT ANSWER A vertical format"
"Other than being intact and current, what other features must an ID have in order to be valid? -
CORRECT ANSWER Birth date, photo, and signature"
"What feature is often added to IDs to keep them secure? - CORRECT ANSWER Ultraviolet
text and features"
"What action should be taken if you see a guest pass a drink to an underage person? - CORRECT
ANSWER Stop service and remove the alcohol."
"Most of the alcohol that a person drinks is absorbed into the bloodstream from which organ? -
CORRECT ANSWER Small intestine"
"The liver breaks down alcohol in the body at what rate? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 drink per
hour"
"All other factors being the same, who's BAC would be highest after drinking a 12-ounce beer? -
CORRECT ANSWER Woman, aged 60"
"What should you say to a guest when stopping service? - CORRECT ANSWER "Sorry sir, but
I'm not able to serve you any more alcohol this evening."" "A guest who appeared very shy upon arrival at the establishment, is now acting very friendly and overly flirty. Which sign of
intoxication is this guest exhibiting? - CORRECT ANSWER Relaxed inhibitions"
"Which behavior is a sign that a guest is experiencing impaired judgment? - CORRECT
ANSWER Drinking faster"
D Birth date, photo, and magnetic stripe - CORRECT ANSWER A Birth date, photo, and
signature" "What feature is often added to IDs to keep them secure? A Blank backs B Digitally blurred photos C Ultraviolet text and features
D Toll-free verification hotline numbers - CORRECT ANSWER C Ultraviolet text and
features" "What should you do if you have checked a guest's ID and are still not sure if she is old enough to drink? A Ask the guest's friend to verify her age. B Ask for a second valid ID. C Ask another server for a second opinion.
D Ask the guest a question only a person of their age would know. - CORRECT ANSWER B Ask
for a second valid ID." "What is the purpose of an ID reader? A To confirm ID validity. B To detect holograms on IDs. C To detect cracks or dents in IDs.
D To display information from bar codes or magnetic stripes. - CORRECT ANSWER D To
display information from bar codes or magnetic stripes." "A guest has a birthday of January 1, 1998. In what year do they turn 21? A 2018 B 2019 C 2020
D 2021 - CORRECT ANSWER B 2019"
"An ID with a raised photo is an example of A tampering. B an ID issued to someone under the age of 21. C an ID issued to a non-citizen.
D validity. - CORRECT ANSWER A tampering."
"How old must a person be to purchase alcohol in most states? A 18 years old B 19 years old C 20 years old
D 21 years old - CORRECT ANSWER D 21 years old"
"It is against the law in most states to drive with what Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)? A .03 or higher B .05 or higher C .06 or higher
D .08 or higher - CORRECT ANSWER D .08 or higher"
"Which is true about liquor laws? A Municipal liquor laws can be stricter than state liquor laws. B Obtaining a liquor license is the right of every operation. C Violation of liquor laws will not result in an establishment losing its liquor license. D Only the local liquor authority has the responsibility for monitoring and enforcing liquor laws.
CORRECT ANSWER A Municipal liquor laws can be stricter than state liquor laws."
"What is the best thing to do when liquor authorities enter your establishment? A Notify your manager. B Discreetly ask intoxicated guests to leave. C Discontinue all alcohol service until the authorities leave.
D Find a coworker who will confirm to the authorities that you have not been serving minors -
CORRECT ANSWER A Notify your manager."
"What action should be taken if you see a guest pass a drink to an underage person? A Stop service and remove the alcohol. B Allow the guests to continue drinking. C If the drinks were purchased by an adult, no action is required.
D Discreetly ask intoxicated guests to leave - CORRECT ANSWER A Stop service and remove
the alcohol" "Most of the alcohol that a person drinks is absorbed into the bloodstream from which organ? A Liver B Stomach C Small intestine
D Brain - CORRECT ANSWER C Small intestine"
"The liver breaks down alcohol in the body at what rate? A 1 drink per hour B 2 drinks per hour C 3 drinks per hour
D 4 drinks per hour - CORRECT ANSWER A 1 drink per hour"
"All other factors being the same, who's BAC would be highest after drinking a 12-ounce beer?
B 2
C 3
D 4 - CORRECT ANSWER B 2"
"A person who is complaining about the strength of a drink after drinking others of the same strength is demonstrating what sign of intoxication? A Relaxed inhibitions B Impaired judgment C Slowed reaction time
D Impaired motor coordination - CORRECT ANSWER B Impaired judgment"
"A person who is losing their train of thought is demonstrating what sign of intoxication? A Relaxed inhibitions B Impaired judgment C Slowed reaction time
D Impaired motor coordination - CORRECT ANSWER C Slowed reaction time"
"What is the best type of food to serve to a guest to help prevent intoxication? A Salty food items B Food high in fat C Food high in sugar
D Food high in carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER B Food high in fat"
"When must you stop serving alcohol to guests? A When their BAC is .10 or higher B When they do not have a designated driver C When they look or act intoxicated
D When they have finished drinking their second drink - CORRECT ANSWER C When they
look or act intoxicated" "What is the first thing you should do before stopping service to a guest? A Alert a backup. B Call the police. C Bring the guest a soft drink.
D Fill out an incident report. - CORRECT ANSWER A Alert a backup."
"What should you say to a guest when stopping service? A "Sorry sir, but I'm not able to serve you any more alcohol this evening." B "Sorry sir, but you're having trouble talking, so we think you've had enough." C "Sorry sir, but you've had enough and I will not be able to serve you any more alcohol."
D "Sorry sir, but you might hurt someone if we gave you another drink, so we can't serve you
anymore tonight." - CORRECT ANSWER A "Sorry sir, but I'm not able to serve you any more
alcohol this evening."" "A guest who appeared very shy upon arrival at the establishment, is now acting very friendly and overly flirty. Which sign of intoxication is this guest exhibiting? A Relaxed inhibitions B Impaired judgment C Slowed reaction time
D Impaired motor coordination - CORRECT ANSWER A Relaxed inhibitions"
"Which behavior is a sign that a guest is experiencing impaired judgment? A Talking slowly B Drinking faster C Becoming forgetful
D Becoming depressed - CORRECT ANSWER B Drinking faster"
"A recipe for a margarita includes 2 ounces of 80-proof tequila, and 1 ounce of 80-proof Grand Marnier. How many standard drinks does this recipe contain? A 1 B 2 C 3
D 4 - CORRECT ANSWER B 2"
"When is the best time to inform a guest that you have to stop alcohol service? A After you have arranged a safe ride home for the person B When the person tries to order another drink C Before the person has ordered food
D As you serve the person's last drink - CORRECT ANSWER B When the person tries to order
another drink" "What is one thing you should do if a fight happens? A Physically restrain the more aggressive person. B Wait to see if it ends on its own. C Physically separate the fighting parties.
D Move other guests away from the fight. - CORRECT ANSWER D Move other guests away
from the fight." "What should you do if a guest is intoxicated when he arrives at your establishment? A Physically prevent him from entering.
"Calculate the number of drinks in 3 ounces of 80-proof vodka on the rocks. A. 2 B. 3 C. 4
D. 1 - CORRECT ANSWER A. 2"
"Which can be counted as one drink? A. 20-ounce beer B. 6-ounce glass of wine C. 2 ounces of 80-proof liquor
D. 1 ounce of 100-proof liquor - CORRECT ANSWER D. 1 ounce of 100-proof liquor"
"Which of the following removes a large amount of alcohol from the body? A. Breathing B. Drinking coffee C. Taking a cold shower D. Exercising E. Urinating
F. Passing of time - CORRECT ANSWER F. Passing of time"
"True or False: It is appropriate to stop serving to a guest by saying, "I'm not sure you can make it
home, so I really can't serve you another drink." - CORRECT ANSWER False"
"True or False: It is appropriate to stop serving to a guest by saying, "You're not getting another
drink because I think you're intoxicated." - CORRECT ANSWER False"
"When handling a fight, when should you call the police? A. After separating the guests who are fighting B. After calming down the guests who are fighting C. After physically restraining the guests who are fighting
D. As soon as your safety or the safety of guests is at risk - CORRECT ANSWER D. As soon as
your safety or the safety of guests is at risk" "True or False: It is appropriate to stop serving to a guest by saying, "I guess I can serve you
another beer, but this will have to be the last one." - CORRECT ANSWER False"
"If a guest is intoxicated when arriving at the establishment, A. ask the guest to leave.
B. physically restrain the guest. C. forcibly take the guest's car keys.
D. refuse entry to the establishment. - CORRECT ANSWER D. refuse entry to the
establishment." "Which statement should be avoided when stopping service to a guest? A. You've had enough. B. I just want to make sure you get home OK. C. It's against the law for me to serve you any more alcohol.
D. Our company policy does not allow me to serve you any more alcohol. - CORRECT ANSWER
A. You've had enough." "Select the ID(s) that are fake. A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 - CORRECT ANSWER A. 1 and C. 3"
"A guest has consumed three 12-ounce beers in an hour. How many drinks have built up in the guest's bloodstream? A. 0 B. 1 C. 2
D. 3 - CORRECT ANSWER C. 2"
"Suppose today is December 15, 2009. Select the guest(s) who is/are old enough to be served alcohol based on these birth dates. A. Born on September 19, 1987. B. Born on March 13, 1988. C. Born on December 25, 1988. D. Born on October 15, 1989.
E. Born on December 15, 1990. - CORRECT ANSWER A. Born on September 19, 1987.
and B. Born on March 13, 1988." "Which action can help prevent a guest from becoming intoxicated? A. Serving one drink at a time B. Offering bread or other carbohydrates C. Overpouring drinks
B. Verify the state seal is in the proper location. C. Compare the guest to the physical characteristics listed on the ID.
D. Check the license number to see if the coding matches the personal information. - CORRECT
ANSWER C. Compare the guest to the physical characteristics listed on the ID."
"Which of the following is not an alcohol-law violation that most states will hold you criminally liable for? A. Serving a pregnant woman B. Serving alcohol to a minor C. Serving a guest who is or appears to be intoxicated
D. Possessing, selling, or allowing the sale of drugs on the premises - CORRECT ANSWER A.
Serving a pregnant woman" "Which behavior is a sign that a guest is experiencing relaxed inhibitions? A. Becoming loud B. Slurring speech C. Having difficulty making eye contact
D. Drinking faster and switching to stronger drinks - CORRECT ANSWER A. Becoming loud"
"Select the features of a valid ID A. It must contain the owner's birthdate. B. It must be current. C. It must contain the owner's photo. D. It must be intact. E. It must contain the owner's signature. F. It must contain the owner's home address.
G. It must contain the owner's fingerprint. - CORRECT ANSWER A. It must contain the
owner's birthdate. B. It must be current. C. It must contain the owner's photo. D. It must be intact. E. It must contain the owner's signature." "What should you do if you have checked a guest's ID and are still not sure if she is old enough to
drink? - CORRECT ANSWER Ask for a second valid ID."
"What is the purpose of an ID reader? - CORRECT ANSWER To display information from bar
codes or magnetic stripes."
"A guest has a birthday of January 1, 1998. In what year do they turn 21? - CORRECT ANSWER
"An ID with a raised photo is an example of - CORRECT ANSWER an ID issued to someone
under the age of 21."
"Which is true in relation to criminal and civil liability? - CORRECT ANSWER Criminal
liability is being held responsible for committing a crime, while civil liability is being responsible for payment of damages."
"Civil penalties may include which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER Payment of
damages"
"What do dram shop laws allow a person injured by an intoxicated guest to do? - CORRECT
ANSWER Sue the bartender who served the intoxicated guest, the business, and the business
owner"
"How old must a person be to purchase alcohol in most states? - CORRECT ANSWER 21 years
old"
"It is against the law in most states to drive with what Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)? - CORRECT
ANSWER .08 or higher"
"Which is true about liquor laws? - CORRECT ANSWER Municipal liquor laws can be stricter
than state liquor laws"
"What is the best thing to do when liquor authorities enter your establishment? - CORRECT
ANSWER Notify your manager."
"A guest arrived at a bar at 12:00 p.m. By 2:00 p.m., he had consumed 4 12-ounce beers. How many drinks remain in the
guest's body at 2:00 p.m.? - CORRECT ANSWER 2"
"Which will result in a reduction of alcohol in a person's bloodstream and help them sober up? -
CORRECT ANSWER Passage of time"
"Two men of equal height drank 3 shots of 80-proof whiskey in 1 hour. One man was overweight and the other had an athletic
build. Which man will have the higher BAC? - CORRECT ANSWER The overweight man"
C Sue the bartender who served the intoxicated guest, but not the business owner.
D Sue the bartender who served the intoxicated guest, the business, and the business owner. -
CORRECT ANSWER D Sue the bartender who served the intoxicated guest, the business, and
the business owner."
