SERVSAFE ALCOHOL FINAL EXAM
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which of the following is considered a ‘Dram Shop’ law?
A. A law that makes it illegal to drive with a BAC over 0.08.
B. A law that mandates all servers must be at least 21 years old.
C. A law that allows third parties to sue a business for injuries caused by an intoxicated
guest.
D. A law that requires establishments to serve food with alcohol.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Dram Shop laws establish the liability of establishments for
injuries caused by guests who were over-served alcohol.
2. What is the most effective way to prevent intoxication?
A. Serving coffee between drinks.
B. Encouraging the guest to drink water.
C. Serving food high in protein and fat.
,D. Having the guest exercise to sweat out the alcohol.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Food high in protein and fat slows the absorption of alcohol into
the bloodstream, though it does not lower BAC once alcohol is already absorbed.
3. Which organ is primarily responsible for breaking down alcohol in the body?
A. The Kidneys
B. The Pancreas
C. The Small Intestine
D. The Liver
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The liver processes about 90% of the alcohol consumed, at a
rate of approximately one standard drink per hour.
4. A guest who has become loud and is making inappropriate comments is showing signs of:
A. Impaired judgment
B. Relaxed inhibitions
C. Slowed reaction time
D. Impaired motor coordination
Answer: B
, Conceptual Explanation: Loudness and loss of social filter are classic indicators of relaxed
inhibitions.
5. What is the standard pour for an 80-proof spirit?
A. 1.0 ounce
B. 1.25 ounces
C. 1.5 ounces
D. 2.0 ounces
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: In standard drink measurements, 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor
is equivalent to one drink.
6. If a guest is showing signs of intoxication, the server’s first priority should be:
A. To stop service of alcohol to the guest.
B. To call the police immediately.
C. To offer the guest a free meal to soak up the alcohol.
D. To suggest the guest switch to a lighter beer.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The law and safety protocols require that service must be
stopped immediately if a guest shows signs of intoxication.
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which of the following is considered a ‘Dram Shop’ law?
A. A law that makes it illegal to drive with a BAC over 0.08.
B. A law that mandates all servers must be at least 21 years old.
C. A law that allows third parties to sue a business for injuries caused by an intoxicated
guest.
D. A law that requires establishments to serve food with alcohol.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Dram Shop laws establish the liability of establishments for
injuries caused by guests who were over-served alcohol.
2. What is the most effective way to prevent intoxication?
A. Serving coffee between drinks.
B. Encouraging the guest to drink water.
C. Serving food high in protein and fat.
,D. Having the guest exercise to sweat out the alcohol.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Food high in protein and fat slows the absorption of alcohol into
the bloodstream, though it does not lower BAC once alcohol is already absorbed.
3. Which organ is primarily responsible for breaking down alcohol in the body?
A. The Kidneys
B. The Pancreas
C. The Small Intestine
D. The Liver
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The liver processes about 90% of the alcohol consumed, at a
rate of approximately one standard drink per hour.
4. A guest who has become loud and is making inappropriate comments is showing signs of:
A. Impaired judgment
B. Relaxed inhibitions
C. Slowed reaction time
D. Impaired motor coordination
Answer: B
, Conceptual Explanation: Loudness and loss of social filter are classic indicators of relaxed
inhibitions.
5. What is the standard pour for an 80-proof spirit?
A. 1.0 ounce
B. 1.25 ounces
C. 1.5 ounces
D. 2.0 ounces
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: In standard drink measurements, 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor
is equivalent to one drink.
6. If a guest is showing signs of intoxication, the server’s first priority should be:
A. To stop service of alcohol to the guest.
B. To call the police immediately.
C. To offer the guest a free meal to soak up the alcohol.
D. To suggest the guest switch to a lighter beer.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The law and safety protocols require that service must be
stopped immediately if a guest shows signs of intoxication.
