SERVSAFE ALCOHOL FINAL EXAM
PREPARATION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. Which of the following is considered a ‘standard’ drink of 80-proof spirits?
A. 1 ounce
B. 5 ounces
C. 2 ounces
D. 1.5 ounces
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: A standard drink of 80-proof liquor is 1.5 ounces, which
contains roughly the same amount of alcohol as 12 ounces of beer or 5 ounces of wine.
2. Which law holds a server liable for injuries to a third party caused by an intoxicated guest?
A. Common Law
B. Dram Shop Act
C. Fair Labor Standards Act
D. Social Host Law
Answer: B
,Conceptual Explanation: Dram Shop Acts are statutes that allow third parties to sue
establishments and servers for injuries caused by guests who were served alcohol illegally.
3. What is the only thing that can lower a person’s Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)?
A. Drinking black coffee
B. Taking a cold shower
C. Eating a heavy meal
D. Time
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Only time allows the body (specifically the liver) to metabolize
alcohol and lower the BAC level; caffeine and cold water do not speed up this process.
4. A guest has reached the level of ‘Impaired Judgment.’ Which behavior would you likely
observe?
A. Slurred speech
B. Difficulty picking up a glass
C. Making irrational arguments or inappropriate comments
D. Talking louder than when they arrived
Answer: C
, Conceptual Explanation: Impaired judgment involves poor decision-making, such as
making inappropriate comments or complaining about drink strength after drinking too
much.
5. In most states, a driver is considered legally intoxicated if their BAC is at or above:
A. 0.02
B. 0.05
C. 0.08
D. 0.10
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The legal limit for driving a non-commercial vehicle for adults
over 21 in the United States is generally 0.08 BAC.
6. Which food is most effective at slowing the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream?
A. Pretzels and chips
B. High-protein or high-fat foods like a burger
C. Bread and pasta
D. Sugary desserts
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Foods high in fat and protein take longer to digest, keeping the
stomach’s pyloric valve closed and slowing the passage of alcohol into the small intestine.
PREPARATION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. Which of the following is considered a ‘standard’ drink of 80-proof spirits?
A. 1 ounce
B. 5 ounces
C. 2 ounces
D. 1.5 ounces
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: A standard drink of 80-proof liquor is 1.5 ounces, which
contains roughly the same amount of alcohol as 12 ounces of beer or 5 ounces of wine.
2. Which law holds a server liable for injuries to a third party caused by an intoxicated guest?
A. Common Law
B. Dram Shop Act
C. Fair Labor Standards Act
D. Social Host Law
Answer: B
,Conceptual Explanation: Dram Shop Acts are statutes that allow third parties to sue
establishments and servers for injuries caused by guests who were served alcohol illegally.
3. What is the only thing that can lower a person’s Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)?
A. Drinking black coffee
B. Taking a cold shower
C. Eating a heavy meal
D. Time
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Only time allows the body (specifically the liver) to metabolize
alcohol and lower the BAC level; caffeine and cold water do not speed up this process.
4. A guest has reached the level of ‘Impaired Judgment.’ Which behavior would you likely
observe?
A. Slurred speech
B. Difficulty picking up a glass
C. Making irrational arguments or inappropriate comments
D. Talking louder than when they arrived
Answer: C
, Conceptual Explanation: Impaired judgment involves poor decision-making, such as
making inappropriate comments or complaining about drink strength after drinking too
much.
5. In most states, a driver is considered legally intoxicated if their BAC is at or above:
A. 0.02
B. 0.05
C. 0.08
D. 0.10
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The legal limit for driving a non-commercial vehicle for adults
over 21 in the United States is generally 0.08 BAC.
6. Which food is most effective at slowing the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream?
A. Pretzels and chips
B. High-protein or high-fat foods like a burger
C. Bread and pasta
D. Sugary desserts
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Foods high in fat and protein take longer to digest, keeping the
stomach’s pyloric valve closed and slowing the passage of alcohol into the small intestine.
