NC INTOX EC/IR II FINAL ASSESSMENT
SCRIPT 2026 TRUSTED ANSWERS SUPPLIED
⩥ What is the temperature of the human body? Answer: 98.6 Degrees
(37 C)
⩥ What is the temperature of breath leaving the body? Answer: 93.2
Degrees (34 C)
⩥ In regards to operating temperatures what does the Intox EC/IR II
do? Answer: The Intox EC/IR II constantly monitors operating
temperatures throughout testing
⩥ What is Ethyl Alcohol? Answer: Also known as ethanol in its purest
state is a clear, colorless liquid, which possesses a pungent odor and
produces a burning taste sensation.
⩥ What are Congeners? Answer: Compounds or impurities that
constitute a very small proportion of the total volume of a alcoholic
beverage.
⩥ What is the proofing system? Answer: Twice the percentage of
alcohol by volume. 86 proof would be 43% alcohol by volume.
⩥ How does the body handle ethanol? Answer: Absorption,
Distribution, Elimination
, ⩥ The process of moving alcohol from the stomach and upper small
intestine to the blood compartment. Answer: Absorption
⩥ How is ethanol digested by the body? Answer: Not digested but
absorbed unchanged
⩥ Residual alcohol Answer: Alcohol which remains in the mouth also
known as mouth alcohol.
⩥ How long does it take for residual alcohol to diminish below
significant levels? Answer: 15 minutes
⩥ Pyloric Sphincter Answer: Muscular ring connecting the base of the
stomach with the upper small intestine.
⩥ Duodenum Answer: Upper small intestine
⩥ What has the most effect on alcohol absorption? Answer: The
quantity of food substances ingested with or immediately prior to
consumption
⩥ How long does it take for complete absorption to occur? Answer:
30 to 90 minutes
SCRIPT 2026 TRUSTED ANSWERS SUPPLIED
⩥ What is the temperature of the human body? Answer: 98.6 Degrees
(37 C)
⩥ What is the temperature of breath leaving the body? Answer: 93.2
Degrees (34 C)
⩥ In regards to operating temperatures what does the Intox EC/IR II
do? Answer: The Intox EC/IR II constantly monitors operating
temperatures throughout testing
⩥ What is Ethyl Alcohol? Answer: Also known as ethanol in its purest
state is a clear, colorless liquid, which possesses a pungent odor and
produces a burning taste sensation.
⩥ What are Congeners? Answer: Compounds or impurities that
constitute a very small proportion of the total volume of a alcoholic
beverage.
⩥ What is the proofing system? Answer: Twice the percentage of
alcohol by volume. 86 proof would be 43% alcohol by volume.
⩥ How does the body handle ethanol? Answer: Absorption,
Distribution, Elimination
, ⩥ The process of moving alcohol from the stomach and upper small
intestine to the blood compartment. Answer: Absorption
⩥ How is ethanol digested by the body? Answer: Not digested but
absorbed unchanged
⩥ Residual alcohol Answer: Alcohol which remains in the mouth also
known as mouth alcohol.
⩥ How long does it take for residual alcohol to diminish below
significant levels? Answer: 15 minutes
⩥ Pyloric Sphincter Answer: Muscular ring connecting the base of the
stomach with the upper small intestine.
⩥ Duodenum Answer: Upper small intestine
⩥ What has the most effect on alcohol absorption? Answer: The
quantity of food substances ingested with or immediately prior to
consumption
⩥ How long does it take for complete absorption to occur? Answer:
30 to 90 minutes
