SERVSAFE ALCOHOL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS UPDATED () (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
T/F You may be charged with a crime simply for serving a guest who appears to be intoxicated. -
ANSWER-True
T/F It is illegal to serve alcohol to a pregnant woman. - ANSWER-False
T/F Dram shop laws protect the server from being sued in the event that an intoxicated guest injures
another individual. - ANSWER-False
T/F The state liquor authority can suspend an establishment's liquor license for allowing a minor to
enter the establishment with a fake ID. - ANSWER-True
T/F All guests must be 21 years old to purchase alcohol. - ANSWER-True
What is the difference between Criminal Law and Civil Law? - ANSWER-Criminal Law - May face
criminal charges if you break state, county, or municipal alcohol laws. (Criminal court)
Civil Law - Can be sued to pay damages to an injured guest if you contributed to the guest's injury or
did nothing to prevent it. (Civil court)
Dram Shop Laws - ANSWER-- Allow a third party to sue for injuries caused by a guest who was
drinking there.
- Allow third parties to sue business, employees, etc.
- Provide limits on money damages that can be awarded to third parties.
What are the three types of damages awarded? - ANSWER-Actual Damages
Compensatory Damages
Punitive Damages
How old do you need to be to purchase alcohol in all 50 states? - ANSWER-21 years old
Who is alcohol authority? - ANSWER-State or municipal agency that enforces alcohol regulations and
licensing laws.
- Often called ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control)
When are you allowed to serve alcohol? - ANSWER-9AM - 2AM
How old do you have to be to serve alcohol? - ANSWER-18 Years Old
State or municipal liquor authorities can issue citations for
a) drunk driving
b) serving a pregnant woman
c) serving alcohol to a minor
d) fighting in the establishment - ANSWER-C
Which is a role of the liquor authority?
a) issue liquor licenses
, b) initiate law suits against drunk drivers
c) issue citations to minors for presenting fake IDs
d) initiate criminal charges against establishments who serve minors - ANSWER-A
Which is a criminal violation related to the sale and service of alcohol?
a) serving alcohol to a minor
b) failing to fill out an incident report
c) firing a server who over-served a guest
d) refusing to serve a guest who arrived intoxicated - ANSWER-A
Which situation best describes dram shop liability?
a) a manager is fined for allowing the sale of drugs on the premises
b) a server is fined by the liquor authority for serving alcohol to a minor
c) a bartender is given jail time for serving a guest who appeared intoxicated
d) a person sues the bartender who served the intoxicated guest who injured him - ANSWER-D
Which is a possible consequence for violating the liquor code?
a) jail time
b) probation
c) misdemeanor
d) liquor - license suspension - ANSWER-D
List three alcohol-law violations that most states will hold you criminally liable for. - ANSWER-1.
Serving alcohol to a minor
2. Serving a guest who is or appears to be intoxicated
3. Possessing, selling, or allowing the sale of drugs on the premises
T/F Drink for drink, a lean guest will have a higher BAC than a guest with a large amount of body fat. -
ANSWER-False
T/F A 12-ounce beer contains less alcohol than 1 1/2 ounces of 80-proof vodka. - ANSWER-False
T/F The liver can break down alcohol at the rate of two drinks per hour. - ANSWER-False
T/F Carbohydrates are the best type of food to serve with alcohol to help prevent intoxication. -
ANSWER-False
T/F A guest who switches to larger or stronger drinks may be intoxicated. - ANSWER-True
Where is alcohol absorbed into the bloodstream? How long it takes to absorb alcohol? - ANSWER-The
small intestine; the Liver is responsible for breaking down alcohol at a rate of one drink per hour.
What is the BAC? - ANSWER-Blood Alcohol Content; Amount of alcohol that has been absorbed into
the bloodstream. It is stated as a percentage.
How does alcohol effect a person? - ANSWER-The smaller you are, the higher the BAC.
Larger percentage of body fat will have a higher BAC.
A woman will have a higher BAC than a man because we have a small amount of the stomach enzyme.
The more alcohol in the drink, the higher the BAC.
The older you are, the higher the BAC (senior citizen)
Carbonation can speed the rate of BAC
Someone who has not ate will have a higher BAC
What are the physical signs of intoxication? - ANSWER-- Relaxed Inhibitions (overly friendly, being
loud, bad languages)
- Impaired Judgement (complain about the strength of the drink, drink faster or switch to stronger
drinks, carless with money)
ANSWERS UPDATED () (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
T/F You may be charged with a crime simply for serving a guest who appears to be intoxicated. -
ANSWER-True
T/F It is illegal to serve alcohol to a pregnant woman. - ANSWER-False
T/F Dram shop laws protect the server from being sued in the event that an intoxicated guest injures
another individual. - ANSWER-False
T/F The state liquor authority can suspend an establishment's liquor license for allowing a minor to
enter the establishment with a fake ID. - ANSWER-True
T/F All guests must be 21 years old to purchase alcohol. - ANSWER-True
What is the difference between Criminal Law and Civil Law? - ANSWER-Criminal Law - May face
criminal charges if you break state, county, or municipal alcohol laws. (Criminal court)
Civil Law - Can be sued to pay damages to an injured guest if you contributed to the guest's injury or
did nothing to prevent it. (Civil court)
Dram Shop Laws - ANSWER-- Allow a third party to sue for injuries caused by a guest who was
drinking there.
- Allow third parties to sue business, employees, etc.
- Provide limits on money damages that can be awarded to third parties.
What are the three types of damages awarded? - ANSWER-Actual Damages
Compensatory Damages
Punitive Damages
How old do you need to be to purchase alcohol in all 50 states? - ANSWER-21 years old
Who is alcohol authority? - ANSWER-State or municipal agency that enforces alcohol regulations and
licensing laws.
- Often called ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control)
When are you allowed to serve alcohol? - ANSWER-9AM - 2AM
How old do you have to be to serve alcohol? - ANSWER-18 Years Old
State or municipal liquor authorities can issue citations for
a) drunk driving
b) serving a pregnant woman
c) serving alcohol to a minor
d) fighting in the establishment - ANSWER-C
Which is a role of the liquor authority?
a) issue liquor licenses
, b) initiate law suits against drunk drivers
c) issue citations to minors for presenting fake IDs
d) initiate criminal charges against establishments who serve minors - ANSWER-A
Which is a criminal violation related to the sale and service of alcohol?
a) serving alcohol to a minor
b) failing to fill out an incident report
c) firing a server who over-served a guest
d) refusing to serve a guest who arrived intoxicated - ANSWER-A
Which situation best describes dram shop liability?
a) a manager is fined for allowing the sale of drugs on the premises
b) a server is fined by the liquor authority for serving alcohol to a minor
c) a bartender is given jail time for serving a guest who appeared intoxicated
d) a person sues the bartender who served the intoxicated guest who injured him - ANSWER-D
Which is a possible consequence for violating the liquor code?
a) jail time
b) probation
c) misdemeanor
d) liquor - license suspension - ANSWER-D
List three alcohol-law violations that most states will hold you criminally liable for. - ANSWER-1.
Serving alcohol to a minor
2. Serving a guest who is or appears to be intoxicated
3. Possessing, selling, or allowing the sale of drugs on the premises
T/F Drink for drink, a lean guest will have a higher BAC than a guest with a large amount of body fat. -
ANSWER-False
T/F A 12-ounce beer contains less alcohol than 1 1/2 ounces of 80-proof vodka. - ANSWER-False
T/F The liver can break down alcohol at the rate of two drinks per hour. - ANSWER-False
T/F Carbohydrates are the best type of food to serve with alcohol to help prevent intoxication. -
ANSWER-False
T/F A guest who switches to larger or stronger drinks may be intoxicated. - ANSWER-True
Where is alcohol absorbed into the bloodstream? How long it takes to absorb alcohol? - ANSWER-The
small intestine; the Liver is responsible for breaking down alcohol at a rate of one drink per hour.
What is the BAC? - ANSWER-Blood Alcohol Content; Amount of alcohol that has been absorbed into
the bloodstream. It is stated as a percentage.
How does alcohol effect a person? - ANSWER-The smaller you are, the higher the BAC.
Larger percentage of body fat will have a higher BAC.
A woman will have a higher BAC than a man because we have a small amount of the stomach enzyme.
The more alcohol in the drink, the higher the BAC.
The older you are, the higher the BAC (senior citizen)
Carbonation can speed the rate of BAC
Someone who has not ate will have a higher BAC
What are the physical signs of intoxication? - ANSWER-- Relaxed Inhibitions (overly friendly, being
loud, bad languages)
- Impaired Judgement (complain about the strength of the drink, drink faster or switch to stronger
drinks, carless with money)
