SMARTSERVE.CA TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
How does Alcohol Move Through the Body? - ANSWER 1. Stomach
2. broken down by liver with chemicals
3. carried into the bloodstream
3 standard drinks - ANSWER Beer 12oz (341mL) with 5% alcohol
Wine 5oz (142mL) with 12% alcohol
Spirits 1.5 oz (43mL) with 40% alcohol
Standard Drink formula - ANSWER 60 ÷ percentage = amount
How is BAC measured? - ANSWER = amount of alcohol in mg ÷ 100mL
Higher Bac =? - ANSWER higher level of intoxication
Traffic Light System - Green - ANSWER no signs of intoxication
likely to have 0.05 BAC or lower
can be served alcohol
Traffic Light System - Yellow - ANSWER beginning to show signs of
intoxication
slow down service
offer non-alcoholic beverages or food
, Traffic Light System - Red - ANSWER cannot have alcohol served to them
you are liable for an intoxicated patron until they become sober again
Factors that Affect BAC - Body Size - ANSWER the smaller of a person, the
higher the BAC
Factors that Affect BAC - Body Fat - ANSWER the greater the % body fat, the
greater the BAC
Factors that Affect BAC - Fitness - ANSWER Individuals with more muscles
have a lower BAC
Factors that Influence BAC - Age - ANSWER Older = Higher BAC
Factors that Influence BAC - Gender - ANSWER Females and transgender
born female = higher BAC
Factors that Influence BAC - Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages - ANSWER
foods high in fat and protein = slower BAC rate of rise
salty foods = thirsty guest = more drinks
Factors that Affect BAC - Drugs - ANSWER Legal/Illegal drugs (Cannabis,
prescription drugs etc.) = increased effects of alcohol
Factors that Affect BAC - Caffeinated Drinks/ Energy Drinks - ANSWER
mask effects of alcohol
ANSWERS
How does Alcohol Move Through the Body? - ANSWER 1. Stomach
2. broken down by liver with chemicals
3. carried into the bloodstream
3 standard drinks - ANSWER Beer 12oz (341mL) with 5% alcohol
Wine 5oz (142mL) with 12% alcohol
Spirits 1.5 oz (43mL) with 40% alcohol
Standard Drink formula - ANSWER 60 ÷ percentage = amount
How is BAC measured? - ANSWER = amount of alcohol in mg ÷ 100mL
Higher Bac =? - ANSWER higher level of intoxication
Traffic Light System - Green - ANSWER no signs of intoxication
likely to have 0.05 BAC or lower
can be served alcohol
Traffic Light System - Yellow - ANSWER beginning to show signs of
intoxication
slow down service
offer non-alcoholic beverages or food
, Traffic Light System - Red - ANSWER cannot have alcohol served to them
you are liable for an intoxicated patron until they become sober again
Factors that Affect BAC - Body Size - ANSWER the smaller of a person, the
higher the BAC
Factors that Affect BAC - Body Fat - ANSWER the greater the % body fat, the
greater the BAC
Factors that Affect BAC - Fitness - ANSWER Individuals with more muscles
have a lower BAC
Factors that Influence BAC - Age - ANSWER Older = Higher BAC
Factors that Influence BAC - Gender - ANSWER Females and transgender
born female = higher BAC
Factors that Influence BAC - Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages - ANSWER
foods high in fat and protein = slower BAC rate of rise
salty foods = thirsty guest = more drinks
Factors that Affect BAC - Drugs - ANSWER Legal/Illegal drugs (Cannabis,
prescription drugs etc.) = increased effects of alcohol
Factors that Affect BAC - Caffeinated Drinks/ Energy Drinks - ANSWER
mask effects of alcohol
