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SERVSAFE ALCOHOL PRACTICE EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
"What do dram shop laws allow a person injured by an intoxicated guest to do? A. Sue the business, but not the business owner. B. Sue the business, but not the bartender who served the intoxicated guest. 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. Dram shop laws also set caps on how much money can be rewarded in civil liability lawsuits." "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."
"How old must a person be to purchase alcohol in all 50 states? A. 18 years old B. 19 years old C. 20 years old
D. 21 years old - CORRECT ANSWER D. 21 years old"
"The liquor authority can issue a citation to the owner and employees of an establishment for which violation? A. Confiscating a guest's ID B. Stopping service to a guest C. Failing to check the ID of a guest who appears underage
D. Refusing alcohol service to a guest who was intoxicated upon arrival - CORRECT ANSWER
C. Failing to check the ID of a guest who appears underage" "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"
"It is against the law in all fifty 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. A BAC of .30 or higher can lead to coma
or death." "How many drinks are in a two-ounce glass of 100-proof whiskey? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3
D. 4 - CORRECT ANSWER B. 2
Because 1 Ounce of 100-proof alcohol is the equivalent of 1 drink, and this drink contains 2-ounces of 100-proof alcohol." "How many drinks are in a three-ounce glass of 80-proof vodka? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3
D. 4 - CORRECT ANSWER B. 2
Because 1.5-Ounces of 80-proof alcohol is the equivalent of 1 drink, and this drink contains 3- ounces of 80-proof alcohol." "Other than being intact and current, what other features must an ID have in order to be valid? A. Birth date, photo, and signature B. Birth date, photo, and state seal C. Birth date, photo, and hologram
D. Birth date, photo, and magnetic stripe - CORRECT ANSWER A. Birth date, photo, and
signature All ID's will contain the birth date of the person, their photo, and a signature from the owner of the ID. Not all states use the same markers like state seals, holograms, nor does every drivers license contain a magnetic stripe." "What feature is added to minor IDs in most states to indicate it belongs to a minor? A. A state seal B. A hologram C. A vertical format
D. A magnetic stripe - CORRECT ANSWER C. A vertical format
C. Selling or serving alcohol when it is not permitted
D. Preventing the entry of an intoxicated guest into the establishment - CORRECT ANSWER
C. Selling or serving alcohol when it is not permitted It is not against the law to serve a pregnant woman, if you refused service to her it would be discrimination because of her gender." "How old must you be to purchase alcohol? A. 18 B. 19 C. 20
D. 21 - CORRECT ANSWER D. 21
This is the legal age to purchase alcohol in all 50 states. It is also the legal age to drink alcohol." "What is BAC? A. Percentage of alcohol in the brain B. Percentage of alcohol in the small intestine C. Percentage of alcohol in the bloodstream
D. Percentage of alcohol broken down by the liver - CORRECT ANSWER C. Percentage of
alcohol in the bloodstream. Blood Alcohol Content(BAC)" "John drank six 12-ounce beers from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. How many drinks still remain in his bloodstream? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3
D. 4 - CORRECT ANSWER C. 3
"How many drinks are in a 60-ounce pitcher of beer? A. 2 drinks B. 3 drinks C. 4 drinks
D. 5 drinks - CORRECT ANSWER D. 5 drinks
5 drinks x 12 ounces of beer = 60 ounces" "A person who is swaying or staggering when walking is demonstrating what sign of intoxication? A. Relaxed inhibitions B. Impaired judgment
C. Slowed reaction time
D. Impaired motor coordination - CORRECT ANSWER D. Impaired motor coordination
They may also be unable to pick up objects, or may drop them and spill drinks or miss their mouths when drinking." "A person who is talking or moving slowly 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
They may also be unable to concentrate, lose their train of thought, become forgetful, become drowsy, become glassy-eyed, lose eye contact, or become unable to focus" "A person who switches to larger or stronger drinks 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
They may also complain about the strength of a drink after drinking others of the same strength." "What is the best type of food for preventing intoxication? A. Food high in sugar B. Food high in carbohydrates C. Food high in salt
D. Food high in fat - CORRECT ANSWER D. Food high in fat
Also foods high in protein are good." "What must an ID contain in order to be valid? A. State seal B. Signature C. Hologram
D. Social security number - CORRECT ANSWER B. Signature
A birth date, photo, signature, that it is current, and it is in tact and undamaged are required for an ID to be valid" "What must you always do when checking an ID with an ID reader? A. Simply swipe or scan the ID. B. Ask the guest to verify the readout on the display.
"True or False: You may be charged with a crime simply for serving a guest who appears to be
intoxicated. - CORRECT ANSWER True"
"True or False: It is illegal to serve alcohol to a pregnant woman. - CORRECT ANSWER False.
To deny service to a woman would be considered gender discrimination, regardless of whether or not she is pregnant you must serve her." "True or False: Dram shop laws protect the server from being sued in the event that an
intoxicated guest injures another individual. - CORRECT ANSWER False. Dram shop laws
allow 3rd parties to sue anyone working for or part of the establishment where the guest became intoxicated, as well as places caps on the amount of damages that can be rewarded to the 3rd party." "True or False: The state liquor authority can suspend an establishment's liquor license for
allowing a minor to enter the establishment with a fake ID. - CORRECT ANSWER True"
"True or False: All guests must be 21 years of age to purchase alcohol. - CORRECT ANSWER
True. To purchase they must be over 21." "True or False: Drink for drink, a lean guest will have a higher BAC than a guest with a large
amount of body fat. - CORRECT ANSWER False. The alcohol cannot pass through the body fat
meaning it is forced to stay in the bloodstream, in a lean person alcohol passes through muscle and spreads throughout the body."
"True or False: A 12-ounce beer contains less alcohol than 11/2 ounces of 80-proof vodka. -
CORRECT ANSWER False. They contain the same amount of alcohol."
"True or False: The liver can break down alcohol at the rate of two drinks per hour. - CORRECT
ANSWER False"
"True or False: Carbohydrates are the best type of food to serve with alcohol to help prevent
intoxication. - CORRECT ANSWER False"
"True or False: A guest who switches to larger or stronger drinks may be intoxicated. -
CORRECT ANSWER True. They may have impaired judgment that makes them want to drink
more alcohol."
"True or False: A birth certificate is an acceptable form of ID. - CORRECT ANSWER False"
"True or False: An ID must have a state seal to be valid. - CORRECT ANSWER False"
"True or False: An ID with split lamination is not valid. - CORRECT ANSWER True"
"True or False: IDs containing the words "Official," "Authentic," or "Secure" are not genuine. -
CORRECT ANSWER True"
"True or False: A guest who appears nervous while you are reviewing his or her ID may be a
minor. - CORRECT ANSWER True"
"True or False: When stopping alcohol service to a guest, the backup person should stand as close
to the guest as possible. - 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. This kind of language
may make the situation worse/anger the intoxicated guest also it is judgmental language and we don't want to make a judgment about the guest." "True or False: You should call the police if an intoxicated guest insists on driving away from the
establishment. - CORRECT ANSWER True. You cannot allow a guest to leave the
establishment intoxicated because the establishment will be held liable both civilly and criminally." "True or False: Guests can be served to the point of intoxication if they are traveling with a
designated driver. - CORRECT ANSWER False. It is never okay for the server to allow a guest
to become intoxicated either knowingly or by accident regardless is they have someone else driving them home." "True or False: You should physically restrain a violent guest so he or she does not cause injury.
CORRECT ANSWER False. As an employee of the establishment you never want to touch the
guest because you become liable for anything that may happen to the guest and it may make the situation worse."
Can guests bring their own alcohol onto the premises - CORRECT ANSWER Depending on the
location"
"Can you drink alcohol on the job? - CORRECT ANSWER Depending on the location and
occupation"
"A server is sentenced to 60 days probation for serving alcohol to an underage guest. - CORRECT
ANSWER Criminal Liability"
A: 3
B: 4
C: 5
D: 6 - CORRECT ANSWER 5"
"How many drinks are in a 15 oz carafe of wine with an ABV of 12% A: 3 B: 4 C: 5
D: 6 - CORRECT ANSWER 3"
"How many drinks are in a margarita with 2 oz tequila and 1 oz grand marnier A: 1 B: 2 C: 3
D: 4 - CORRECT ANSWER 2"
"How many drinks are in an order with 1 oz 100-proof bourbon and a 12 oz beer with 5% ABV A: 1 B: 2 C: 3
D: 4 - CORRECT ANSWER 2"
"Most of the alcohol a person drinks is absorbed into the bloodstream from the - CORRECT
ANSWER Small Intestine"
"How many drinks can the liver break down in 1 hour - CORRECT ANSWER 1"
"What is the percentage of alcohol contained in a bottle of 80 proof whiskey? - CORRECT
ANSWER 40%"
"What is the average BAC where it is illegal to drive a car: A:. B:. C:.
D: .08 - CORRECT ANSWER .08"
"With all other factors being equal, which person will have the highest BAC after two drinks: A: A thin 26 year old man B: A thin 26 year old woman C: An overweight 40 year old man
D: An overweight 55 year old woman - CORRECT ANSWER Overweight 55 year old woman"
"Out of the following, which food is best for slowing movement of alcohol into the small intestine: A: A slice of pepperoni pizza B: Popcorn C: Soft Pretzels
D: Dinner Rolls - CORRECT ANSWER A slice of pizza"
"Which of the following behaviors is an example of relaxed inhibitions: A: Slurring speech B: Drowsiness C: Making rude and aggressive comments
D: Swaying when standing - CORRECT ANSWER Making rude or aggressive comments"
"According to the NRA, what are relaxed inhibitions? - CORRECT ANSWER The lessening of
a persons normal restraint. The person tends to say or do things they normally would not. This is a common behavioral sign of intoxication." "Which behavior is a sign that a guest is experiencing impaired judgement: A: Slowed speech B: Drinking faster C: Overcompensation
D: Making rude and aggressive comments - CORRECT ANSWER Drinking faster"
"According to the NRA, what are impaired judgements? - CORRECT ANSWER The lessening
of ability to make sensible decisions. This takes place when the alcohol has been processed not only by the digestive system, but the brains frontal lobe. These may also affect movement." "Which behavior is a sign that a guest has slowed reaction time? A: Loss of eye contact B: Using profanity C: Bumping into objects
D: Becoming financially careless - CORRECT ANSWER Loss of eye contact"
Weight Height Biological Gender (not in every instance however)"
"List features that are photo specific to compare from the ID to the holder - CORRECT
ANSWER Shape of the chin
Shape of the head Eye distance Visible scars Eyebrow and hairline distance Shape and location of ears" "What are some questions to ask someone in regard to their ID and verifying information from
the ID reader? - CORRECT ANSWER What is your DOB?
What is your address? What is your middle name? What is your height? Can you sign this? (signature comparison)" "Out of the following, which ID format is acceptable for verifying a guests age? A: Passport B: School ID C: Birth Certificate
D: Voter Registration - CORRECT ANSWER Passport"
"True or False: A valid ID always has a photo - CORRECT ANSWER True"
"True or False: A valid ID always has the owners address - CORRECT ANSWER False"
"True or False: a valid ID is blank on the back side - CORRECT ANSWER False"
"True or False: IDs for people under the age of 21 are typically vertical - CORRECT ANSWER
True" "Which of the phrases is an example of judgmental language when refusing to serve a guest anymore drinks? A: "Sorry, you've had enough"
B: "It's against the law for me to serve you anymore." - CORRECT ANSWER A"
"Which of the phrases expresses empathy while refusing to serve a guest another drink?
A: "I can't serve you anymore."
B: "I'm sorry if this is upsetting but it is against the law." - CORRECT ANSWER B"
"If an intoxicated guest plans on driving, call the police. What information will you provide? -
CORRECT ANSWER Direction of travel
License plate number Make, model and color of vehicle Describe the guests appearance" "When stopping service, which statement should you avoid: A: You've had enough B: I want to make sure you get home okay C: It's against the law for me to serve you
D: Company policy prohibits me from serving you anymore - CORRECT ANSWER A"
"What is one thing you should do if a fight breaks out? A: Contact the liquor authority B: Wait to see if conflict resolves C: Move other guests away
D: Separate the fighting patrons by pushing them away - CORRECT ANSWER Move other
guests away" "To prevent an intoxicated guest from driving, you should a) Have the guest's car towed b) Warn the guest that you will call the police c) Physically stop the guest from getting into the car
d) Physically stop the guest from leaving the establishment - CORRECT ANSWER Physically
stop the guest from leaving the establishment" "When stopping alcohol service, you should: A: Ask the persons companion for assistance B: Warn the person you will call police C: Count drinks they had and calculate BAC
D: Have backup when informing stopped service - CORRECT ANSWER D"
"When is the best time to tell a person that you have to stop alcohol service?
"Civil penalties may include which of the following? A. Probation B. Fines C. Payment of damages
D. Jail time - CORRECT ANSWER C. Payment of damages. In a civil liability lawsuit, only
payment of damages are rewarded. Fines and probation fall under the liquor authority. Jail time would come into to play for a criminal liability case." "Which of the following 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.
D. Only the local liquor authority has the responsibility for monitoring and enforcing liquor laws. Local Liquor laws can only become stricter than the state liquor laws they will never be more lenient." "The liver breaks down alcohol in the body at what rate? A. One drink per hour B. Two drinks per hour C. Three drinks per hour
D. Four drinks per hour - CORRECT ANSWER A. One drink per hour"
"All other factors being the same, who's BAC would be highest after drinking a 12-ounce beer? A. Man, aged 25 B. Man, aged 60 C. Woman, aged 25
D. Woman, aged 60 - CORRECT ANSWER D. Woman, aged 60
Women have a higher BAC than Men and an Older person will have a higher BAC than a Younger person." "What is the percentage of alcohol in an 80-proof bottle of vodka? A. 10% B. 20% C. 30%
D. 40% - CORRECT ANSWER D. 40%"
"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
Also foods high in protein are good, also offer the guest water." "Which is an acceptable form of identification? A. Passport B. School ID C. Birth certificate
D. Voter's registration card - CORRECT ANSWER A. Passport
Also Driver's License, State ID Card, Military ID are acceptable forms of Identification" "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 Fake ID makers are usually unable to recreate these features." "What might you assume if a guest is nervous when you greet him? A. He is a minor. B. He is intoxicated. C. He is intimidated by you.
D. He is uncomfortable in bars. - CORRECT ANSWER A. He is a minor.
Nervousness is a sign of deception." "What should you do if you have checked a guest's ID and are still not sure if she is old enough to drink?
Employees should try to prevent the person from entering the establishment intoxicated but do not physically restrain or touch the person. Also it is against the law to serve someone who appears to be or is intoxicated even if they have a designated driver or they're taking a cab home." "Which of the following is an example of a criminal violation? A. Serving alcohol to a regular B. Serving alcohol to a pregnant woman C. Serving alcohol to a guest who is taking medication
D. Serving alcohol to a guest who appears to be intoxicated - CORRECT ANSWER D. Serving
alcohol to a guest who appears to be intoxicated It is against the law to serve someone who appears to be or is intoxicated." "What does civil liability mean for sellers or servers of alcohol? A. They can be held responsible for committing a crime. B. They can be fined for failing to pass a compliance check. C. They can be sued and forced to pay damages for injuries.
D. They can be fined for violating the establishment's liquor license. - CORRECT ANSWER C.
They can be sued and forced to pay damages for injuries. Civil liability lawsuits will only impact the financial aspects of an establishment, a fine for violating the liquor license would come from the Liquor Authority." 3-Drinks still remain because the liver breaks down alcohol at a rate of 1-Drink per hour and 12- ounces of beer counts as 1-Drink. So 3-Drinks were broken down over the course of 3-hours" "If a man and a woman drank four 12-ounce beers in an hour, which one will, most likely, have the higher BAC? A. The man B. The woman C. They will have the same BAC
D. There is no way to determine who will have a higher BAC - CORRECT ANSWER B. The
woman All things equal a Woman will always have a higher BAC than a Man." "Who will have a higher BAC,a guest who is drinking a martini, or a guest drinking a 12-ounce beer? A. The guest drinking the beer B. The guest drinking the martini C. Both guests will have the same BAC.
D. There is no way to know whose BAC will be higher. - CORRECT ANSWER D. There is no
way to know whose BAC will be higher.
Because the martini is a mixed drink it may contain multiple liquors which could make the BAC higher but we can't say for sure if the alcohol contained is still equivalent to 1-Drink for both the Martini and the Beer." "Which drinks contain the same amount of alcohol? A. 5 ounces of wine; 12 ounces of beer; 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor; 1 ounce of 100-proof liquor B. 3 ounces of wine; 10 ounces of beer; 1 ounce of 80-proof liquor; 1.25 ounces of 100-proof liquor C. 6 ounces of wine; 12 ounces of beer; 1.25 ounces of 80-proof liquor; 2 ounces of 100-proof liquor D. 4 ounces of wine; 16 ounces of beer; 1.25 ounces of 80-proof liquor; 1/2 ounce of 100-proof
liquor - CORRECT ANSWER A. 5 ounces of wine; 12 ounces of beer; 1.5 ounces of 80-proof
liquor; 1 ounce of 100-proof liquor This is the standard measure for 1-Drink across different alcohol types." "What do red outlines and borders around ID photos indicate? A. The ID is a fake. B. The ID has expired. C. The ID belongs to a minor.
D. The ID is from a different state. - CORRECT ANSWER C. The ID belongs to a minor.
The ID is for someone under the age of 21." "If the words Genuine or Authentic appear on an ID, what does it indicate? A. The ID is a fake. B. The ID has expired. C. The ID belongs to a minor.
D. The ID is from a different state. - CORRECT ANSWER A. The ID is a fake.
Valid ID's do not contain these words" "What should you do to verify that an ID belongs to a guest? A. Compare the ID to confiscated fake IDs. B. Compare the ID to an ID listed in an ID-checking guide. C. Compare the guest to the physical characteristics on the ID.
D. Compare the guest to someone of the same approximate age. - CORRECT ANSWER C.
Compare the guest to the physical characteristics on the ID. Certain features about the person and their body will not change significantly over time." "If you are not certain that an ID is valid, what should you do? A. Call the local police. B. Ask the guest for a second valid ID. C. Serve the guest a weaker version of the drink ordered.
