ServSafe Alcohol Practice Exam With Complete Solution

Which of the following is true related to criminal and civil liability? A. Criminal and civil liability are the same thing. B. Both criminal and civil liability can result in a prison sentence. C. Criminal liability applies to the employees of an establishment, while civil liability applies only to the actual owners. D. Criminal liability is being held responsible for committing a crime, while civil liability is being responsible for payment of damages. - Answer D. Criminal liability is being held responsible for committing a crime, while civil liability is being responsible for payment of damages. Criminal violations of alcohol-related law may result in which of the following? A. Civil liability B. Dram shop C. Payment of damages D. Prison sentence - Answer C. Payment of damages D. Prison sentence Civil penalties may include which of the following? A. Probation B. Fines C. Payment of damages D. Jail time - Answer C. Payment of damages. In a civil liability lawsuit, only payment of damages are rewarded. Fines and probation fall under the liquor authority. Jail time would come into to play for a criminal liability case. Which of the following is true about liquor laws? A. Municipal liquor laws can be stricter than state liquor laws. B. Obtaining a liquor license is the right of every operation. C. Violation of liquor laws will not result in an establishment losing its liquor license. D. Only the local liquor authority has the responsibility for monitoring and enforcing liquor laws - Answer A. Municipal liquor laws can be stricter than state liquor laws. D. Only the local liquor authority has the responsibility for monitoring and enforcing liquor laws. Local Liquor laws can only become stricter than the state liquor laws they will never be more lenient. What do dram shop laws allow a person injured by an intoxicated guest to do? A. Sue the business, but not the business owner. B. Sue the business, but not the bartender who served the intoxicated guest. C. Sue the bartender who served the intoxicated guest, but not the business owner. D. Sue the bartender who served the intoxicated guest, the business, and the business owner. - Answer D. Sue the bartender who served the intoxicated guest, the business, and the business owner. Dram shop laws also set caps on how much money can be rewarded in civil liability lawsuits. What is the best thing to do when liquor authorities enter your establishment? A. Notify your manager. B. Discreetly ask intoxicated guests to leave. C. Discontinue all alcohol service until the authorities leave. D. Find a coworker who will confirm to the authorities that you have not been serving minors. - Answer A. Notify your manager. How old must a person be to purchase alcohol in all 50 states? A. 18 years old B. 19 years old C. 20 years old D. 21 years old - Answer D. 21 years old The liquor authority can issue a citation to the owner and employees of an establishment for which violation? A. Confiscating a guest's ID B. Stopping service to a guest C. Failing to check the ID of a guest who appears underage D. Refusing alcohol service to a guest who was intoxicated upon arrival - Answer C. Failing to check the ID of a guest who appears underage Most of the alcohol that a person drinks is absorbed into the bloodstream from which organ? A. Liver B. Stomach C. Small intestine D. Brain - Answer C. Small intestine It is against the law in all fifty states to drive with what Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)? A. .03 or higher B. .05 or higher C. .06 or higher D. .08 or higher - Answer D. .08 or higher. A BAC of .30 or higher can lead to coma or death. The liver breaks down alcohol in the body at what rate? A. One drink per hour B. Two drinks per hour C. Three drinks per hour D. Four drinks per hour - Answer A. One drink per hour All other factors being the same, who's BAC would be highest after drinking a 12-ounce beer? A. Man, aged 25 B. Man, aged 60 C. Woman, aged 25 D. Woman, aged 60 - Answer D. Woman, aged 60 Women have a higher BAC than Men and an Older person will have a higher BAC than a Younger person. What is the percentage of alcohol in an 80-proof bottle of vodka? A. 10% B. 20% C. 30% D. 40% - Answer D. 40% How many drinks are in a two-ounce glass of 100-proof whiskey? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 - Answer B. 2 Because 1 Ounce of 100-proof alcohol is the equivalent of 1 drink, and this drink contains 2-ounces of 100-proof alcohol. How many drinks are in a three-ounce glass of 80-proof vodka? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 - Answer B. 2 Because 1.5-Ounces of 80-proof alcohol is the equivalent of 1 drink, and this drink contains 3-ounces of 80-proof alcohol. 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 - 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. - Answer C. Slowed reaction time. What is the best type of food to serve to a guest to help prevent intoxication? A. Salty food items B. Food high in fat C. Food high in sugar D. Food high in carbohydrates - Answer B. Food high in fat Also foods high in protein are good, also offer the guest water. Which is an acceptable form of identification? A. Passport B. School ID C. Birth certificate D. Voter's registration card - Answer A. Passport Also Driver's License, State ID Card, Military ID are acceptable forms of Identification Other than being intact and current, what other features must an ID have in order to be valid? A. Birth date, photo, and signature B. Birth date, photo, and state seal C. Birth date, photo, and hologram D. Birth date, photo, and magnetic stripe - Answer A. Birth date, photo, and signature All ID's will contain the birth date of the person, their photo, and a signature from the owner of the ID. Not all states use the same markers like state seals, holograms, nor does every drivers license contain a magnetic stripe. What feature is added to minor IDs in most states to indicate it belongs to a minor? A. A state seal B. A hologram C. A vertical format D. A magnetic stripe - Answer C. A vertical format Not all states follow this but most ID's will show that the holder is "Under 21". What feature is often added to IDs to keep them secure? A. Blank backs B. Digitally blurred photos C. Ultraviolet text and features D. Toll-free verification "hotline" numbers - Answer C. Ultraviolet text and features