TIPS CERTIFICATION ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔How does alcohol differ from other foods and beverages? - ✔✔it does not have to
be digested before being absorbed into the bloodstream
✔✔What is BAC? - ✔✔Blood Alcohol Content - the amount of alcohol in a person's
blood
✔✔BAC levels can only be accurately measured by what two methods? - ✔✔1) blood
testing or 2) breathalyzer
✔✔How does a person's tolerance affect their rate of intoxication? - ✔✔It doesn't; it just
allows them to hide behavioral cues of intoxication.
✔✔How does tolerance affect BAC? - ✔✔it doesn't
✔✔Alcohol is a [depressant/stimulant]. - ✔✔depressant
✔✔How might alcohol react with aspirin? - ✔✔Can cause damage to the stomach lining
and possibly internal bleeding
✔✔How might alcohol react with antibiotics? - ✔✔There are too many variations to be
specific; consult with a doctor.
✔✔How might alcohol react with antihistamines? - ✔✔Can depress the Central Nervous
System (CNS) and can cause drowsiness
✔✔How might alcohol react with narcotics? - ✔✔Can depress the Central Nervous
System (CNS) and respiratory functions. May cause loss of consciousness.
✔✔The more alcohol a person consumers, the [lower/higher] a person's BAC will be. -
✔✔higher
✔✔A guest's BAC level [is always the same / can be different] each time he or she
drinks. - ✔✔can be different
✔✔Intoxication rate factors [do not / do] affect how quickly the BAC level rises. - ✔✔do
✔✔The [lower/higher] the BAC level, the more behavioral clues you are likely to see. -
✔✔higher
, ✔✔The liver eliminates approximately how many ounces of pure alcohol per hour? -
✔✔3/4 oz
✔✔How do you determine the pure alcohol content of a drink? - ✔✔Pure Alcohol =
Proof / 2
✔✔The law requires that you, as a server of alcohol, make a reasonable effort to
prevent intoxication in guests, prevent alcohol sales to minors, and intervene if a guest
does become visibly intoxicated. Some examples of reasonable efforts include... - ✔✔-
offering food
- providing alternative etransportation
- cutting off a guest
- checking IDs
- becoming trained in responsible alcohol service
- calling the police
- measuring drinks
- serving complimentary water or soda
- enlisting help from the guest's friends
✔✔What is Common Negligence liability? - ✔✔Based on prior court cases, these laws
set a minimum standard for the actions a reasonable person should take to prevent
problems. Negligence laws can cover a broad range of situations and are relied on in
many cases where alcohol is alleged to be a factor in an incident.
✔✔What is Dram Shop liability? - ✔✔Dram Shop Acts make servers of alcohol
beverages responsible for sales to persons under the legal drinking age or those who
are visibly intoxicated. Foe the purpose of these laws, "sale" refers not only to the sale
of bottled liquor, but also to the serving of individual drinks at an establishment.
✔✔In most areas, legal forms of identification must have what two components? - ✔✔1)
date of birth
2) photo
✔✔What are some commonly acceptable forms of ID? - ✔✔1) valid photo driver's
license
2) valid photo state-issued ID
3) U.S. active-duty military ID
4) valid passport
5) alien registration card
✔✔What are some unacceptable forms of ID? - ✔✔1) counterfeit IDs
2) student IDs
3) altered IDs
4) borrowed or stolen IDs
5) expired IDs
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔How does alcohol differ from other foods and beverages? - ✔✔it does not have to
be digested before being absorbed into the bloodstream
✔✔What is BAC? - ✔✔Blood Alcohol Content - the amount of alcohol in a person's
blood
✔✔BAC levels can only be accurately measured by what two methods? - ✔✔1) blood
testing or 2) breathalyzer
✔✔How does a person's tolerance affect their rate of intoxication? - ✔✔It doesn't; it just
allows them to hide behavioral cues of intoxication.
✔✔How does tolerance affect BAC? - ✔✔it doesn't
✔✔Alcohol is a [depressant/stimulant]. - ✔✔depressant
✔✔How might alcohol react with aspirin? - ✔✔Can cause damage to the stomach lining
and possibly internal bleeding
✔✔How might alcohol react with antibiotics? - ✔✔There are too many variations to be
specific; consult with a doctor.
✔✔How might alcohol react with antihistamines? - ✔✔Can depress the Central Nervous
System (CNS) and can cause drowsiness
✔✔How might alcohol react with narcotics? - ✔✔Can depress the Central Nervous
System (CNS) and respiratory functions. May cause loss of consciousness.
✔✔The more alcohol a person consumers, the [lower/higher] a person's BAC will be. -
✔✔higher
✔✔A guest's BAC level [is always the same / can be different] each time he or she
drinks. - ✔✔can be different
✔✔Intoxication rate factors [do not / do] affect how quickly the BAC level rises. - ✔✔do
✔✔The [lower/higher] the BAC level, the more behavioral clues you are likely to see. -
✔✔higher
, ✔✔The liver eliminates approximately how many ounces of pure alcohol per hour? -
✔✔3/4 oz
✔✔How do you determine the pure alcohol content of a drink? - ✔✔Pure Alcohol =
Proof / 2
✔✔The law requires that you, as a server of alcohol, make a reasonable effort to
prevent intoxication in guests, prevent alcohol sales to minors, and intervene if a guest
does become visibly intoxicated. Some examples of reasonable efforts include... - ✔✔-
offering food
- providing alternative etransportation
- cutting off a guest
- checking IDs
- becoming trained in responsible alcohol service
- calling the police
- measuring drinks
- serving complimentary water or soda
- enlisting help from the guest's friends
✔✔What is Common Negligence liability? - ✔✔Based on prior court cases, these laws
set a minimum standard for the actions a reasonable person should take to prevent
problems. Negligence laws can cover a broad range of situations and are relied on in
many cases where alcohol is alleged to be a factor in an incident.
✔✔What is Dram Shop liability? - ✔✔Dram Shop Acts make servers of alcohol
beverages responsible for sales to persons under the legal drinking age or those who
are visibly intoxicated. Foe the purpose of these laws, "sale" refers not only to the sale
of bottled liquor, but also to the serving of individual drinks at an establishment.
✔✔In most areas, legal forms of identification must have what two components? - ✔✔1)
date of birth
2) photo
✔✔What are some commonly acceptable forms of ID? - ✔✔1) valid photo driver's
license
2) valid photo state-issued ID
3) U.S. active-duty military ID
4) valid passport
5) alien registration card
✔✔What are some unacceptable forms of ID? - ✔✔1) counterfeit IDs
2) student IDs
3) altered IDs
4) borrowed or stolen IDs
5) expired IDs
