ServSafe Alcohol Certification, National
Restaurant Association, 2026–2027 – Complete
Exam Questions and Verified Answers
Introduction
This document contains a comprehensive collection of ServSafe
Alcohol certification exam questions with verified answers
designed to help learners prepare for the certification exam. It
covers responsible alcohol service, blood alcohol concentration
(BAC), signs of intoxication, checking identification, preventing
underage sales, legal responsibilities, dram shop laws, standard
drink sizes, intervention techniques, and safe alcohol service
practices. The material is presented in a question-and-answer
format, making it an effective study resource for reviewing key
concepts, reinforcing responsible service principles, and preparing
for the ServSafe Alcohol certification exam.
Exam Questions and Answers
What is the percentage of alcohol in an 80-proof bottle of vodka?
A 10%
B 20%
C 30%
D 40% --- correct precise answer ---D 40%
How many drinks are in a 3-ounce glass of 80-proof vodka?
A1
B2
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,C3
D 4 --- correct precise answer ---B 2
How many drinks are in a 2-ounce glass of 100-proof whiskey?
A1
B2
C3
D 4 --- correct precise 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 precise 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 precise answer ---C
Slowed reaction time
What is the best type of food to serve to a guest to help prevent
intoxication?
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,A Salty food items
B Food high in fat
C Food high in sugar
D Food high in carbohydrates --- correct precise 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
precise 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 precise 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."
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, D "Sorry sir, but you might hurt someone if we gave you another
drink, so we can't serve you anymore tonight." --- correct precise
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 precise answer ---A
Relaxed inhibitions
Which is an acceptable form of identification?
A Passport
B School ID
C Birth certificate
D Voter's registration card --- correct precise answer ---A Passport
What feature is added to a minor ID in most states to indicate that
it was issued to a person younger than 21?
A A state seal
B A hologram
C A vertical format
D A magnetic stripe --- correct precise answer ---C A vertical format
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Restaurant Association, 2026–2027 – Complete
Exam Questions and Verified Answers
Introduction
This document contains a comprehensive collection of ServSafe
Alcohol certification exam questions with verified answers
designed to help learners prepare for the certification exam. It
covers responsible alcohol service, blood alcohol concentration
(BAC), signs of intoxication, checking identification, preventing
underage sales, legal responsibilities, dram shop laws, standard
drink sizes, intervention techniques, and safe alcohol service
practices. The material is presented in a question-and-answer
format, making it an effective study resource for reviewing key
concepts, reinforcing responsible service principles, and preparing
for the ServSafe Alcohol certification exam.
Exam Questions and Answers
What is the percentage of alcohol in an 80-proof bottle of vodka?
A 10%
B 20%
C 30%
D 40% --- correct precise answer ---D 40%
How many drinks are in a 3-ounce glass of 80-proof vodka?
A1
B2
Page 1 of 47
,C3
D 4 --- correct precise answer ---B 2
How many drinks are in a 2-ounce glass of 100-proof whiskey?
A1
B2
C3
D 4 --- correct precise 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 precise 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 precise answer ---C
Slowed reaction time
What is the best type of food to serve to a guest to help prevent
intoxication?
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,A Salty food items
B Food high in fat
C Food high in sugar
D Food high in carbohydrates --- correct precise 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
precise 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 precise 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."
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, D "Sorry sir, but you might hurt someone if we gave you another
drink, so we can't serve you anymore tonight." --- correct precise
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 precise answer ---A
Relaxed inhibitions
Which is an acceptable form of identification?
A Passport
B School ID
C Birth certificate
D Voter's registration card --- correct precise answer ---A Passport
What feature is added to a minor ID in most states to indicate that
it was issued to a person younger than 21?
A A state seal
B A hologram
C A vertical format
D A magnetic stripe --- correct precise answer ---C A vertical format
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