TIPS CERTIFICATION EXAM 2024 | ALL TESTING VERSIONS
WITH A STUDY GUIDE AND SUMMARIZED INSTRUCTOR
NOTES AT THE END | ACCURATE FOR GUARANTEED PASS |
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How does the strength of a drink affect a person's rate of intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER a
straight-up drink will be absorbed most quickly
Any carbonated mixer will [decrease/increase] the absorption rate of alcohol. - CORRECT
ANSWER increase
How does a person's drug use affect their rate of intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER both
prescription and non-prescription drugs, when taken with alcohol, can have unpredictable effects
How does a person's food intake affect their rate of intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER a
person with a full stomach will not become intoxicated as quickly as a person drinking on an
empty stomach
How does alcohol differ from other foods and beverages? - CORRECT ANSWER it does not
have to be digested before being absorbed into the bloodstream
What is BAC? - CORRECT ANSWER Blood Alcohol Content - the amount of alcohol in a
person's blood
BAC levels can only be accurately measured by what two methods? - CORRECT ANSWER 1)
blood testing or 2) breathalyzer
How does a person's tolerance affect their rate of intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER It
doesn't; it just allows them to hide behavioral cues of intoxication.
How does tolerance affect BAC? - CORRECT ANSWER it doesn't
Alcohol is a [depressant/stimulant]. - CORRECT ANSWER depressant
How might alcohol react with aspirin? - CORRECT ANSWER Can cause damage to the
stomach lining and possibly internal bleeding
,How might alcohol react with antibiotics? - CORRECT ANSWER There are too many
variations to be specific; consult with a doctor.
How might alcohol react with antihistamines? - CORRECT ANSWER Can depress the Central
Nervous System (CNS) and can cause drowsiness
How might alcohol react with narcotics? - CORRECT ANSWER 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER higher
A guest's BAC level [is always the same / can be different] each time he or she drinks. -
CORRECT ANSWER can be different
Intoxication rate factors [do not / do] affect how quickly the BAC level rises. - CORRECT
ANSWER do
The [lower/higher] the BAC level, the more behavioral clues you are likely to see. - CORRECT
ANSWER higher
The liver eliminates approximately how many ounces of pure alcohol per hour? - CORRECT
ANSWER 3/4 oz
How do you determine the pure alcohol content of a drink? - CORRECT ANSWER 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... - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER 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 are the four behavioral cues that tell you someone may have had enough to drink? -
CORRECT ANSWER 1) losing inhibitions
2) impaired judgement
3) slowed reactions
4) loss of coordination
A customer becoming more relaxed and talkative is an indicator of what behavioral clue? -
CORRECT ANSWER losing inhibitions
A customer demonstrating socially unacceptable behavior, such as dancing, singing, or being
overly friendly, is an indicator of what behavioral clue? - CORRECT ANSWER impaired
judgement
A customer losing their train of thought or having glossy, unfocused eyes is an indicator of what
behavioral clue? - CORRECT ANSWER slowed reactions
A customer staggering, stumbling, or spilling drinks is an indicator of what behavioral clue? -
CORRECT ANSWER loss of coordination
What are intoxication rate factors (define)? - CORRECT ANSWER factors or circumstances
that affect a person's rate of intoxication
What are the six intoxication rate factors? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) size
, 2) gender
3) rate of consumption
4) strength of the drink
5) drug use
6) food intake
How does a person's size affect their rate of intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER larger people
may be able to drink more without being as affected as smaller people
How does a person's gender affect their rate of intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER women are
typically smaller, with a higher percentage of body fat, and tend to become more intoxicated
faster than men
How does a person's rate of consumption affect their rate of intoxication? - CORRECT
ANSWER the faster a person drinks alcohol, the more quickly he/she will become intoxicated
What is Dram Shop liability? - CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1) date of birth
2) photo
What are some commonly acceptable forms of ID? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) valid photo
driver's license
2) valid photo state-issued ID
3) U.S. active-duty military ID
4) valid passport
WITH A STUDY GUIDE AND SUMMARIZED INSTRUCTOR
NOTES AT THE END | ACCURATE FOR GUARANTEED PASS |
LATEST UPDATE
How does the strength of a drink affect a person's rate of intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER a
straight-up drink will be absorbed most quickly
Any carbonated mixer will [decrease/increase] the absorption rate of alcohol. - CORRECT
ANSWER increase
How does a person's drug use affect their rate of intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER both
prescription and non-prescription drugs, when taken with alcohol, can have unpredictable effects
How does a person's food intake affect their rate of intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER a
person with a full stomach will not become intoxicated as quickly as a person drinking on an
empty stomach
How does alcohol differ from other foods and beverages? - CORRECT ANSWER it does not
have to be digested before being absorbed into the bloodstream
What is BAC? - CORRECT ANSWER Blood Alcohol Content - the amount of alcohol in a
person's blood
BAC levels can only be accurately measured by what two methods? - CORRECT ANSWER 1)
blood testing or 2) breathalyzer
How does a person's tolerance affect their rate of intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER It
doesn't; it just allows them to hide behavioral cues of intoxication.
How does tolerance affect BAC? - CORRECT ANSWER it doesn't
Alcohol is a [depressant/stimulant]. - CORRECT ANSWER depressant
How might alcohol react with aspirin? - CORRECT ANSWER Can cause damage to the
stomach lining and possibly internal bleeding
,How might alcohol react with antibiotics? - CORRECT ANSWER There are too many
variations to be specific; consult with a doctor.
How might alcohol react with antihistamines? - CORRECT ANSWER Can depress the Central
Nervous System (CNS) and can cause drowsiness
How might alcohol react with narcotics? - CORRECT ANSWER 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER higher
A guest's BAC level [is always the same / can be different] each time he or she drinks. -
CORRECT ANSWER can be different
Intoxication rate factors [do not / do] affect how quickly the BAC level rises. - CORRECT
ANSWER do
The [lower/higher] the BAC level, the more behavioral clues you are likely to see. - CORRECT
ANSWER higher
The liver eliminates approximately how many ounces of pure alcohol per hour? - CORRECT
ANSWER 3/4 oz
How do you determine the pure alcohol content of a drink? - CORRECT ANSWER 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... - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER 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 are the four behavioral cues that tell you someone may have had enough to drink? -
CORRECT ANSWER 1) losing inhibitions
2) impaired judgement
3) slowed reactions
4) loss of coordination
A customer becoming more relaxed and talkative is an indicator of what behavioral clue? -
CORRECT ANSWER losing inhibitions
A customer demonstrating socially unacceptable behavior, such as dancing, singing, or being
overly friendly, is an indicator of what behavioral clue? - CORRECT ANSWER impaired
judgement
A customer losing their train of thought or having glossy, unfocused eyes is an indicator of what
behavioral clue? - CORRECT ANSWER slowed reactions
A customer staggering, stumbling, or spilling drinks is an indicator of what behavioral clue? -
CORRECT ANSWER loss of coordination
What are intoxication rate factors (define)? - CORRECT ANSWER factors or circumstances
that affect a person's rate of intoxication
What are the six intoxication rate factors? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) size
, 2) gender
3) rate of consumption
4) strength of the drink
5) drug use
6) food intake
How does a person's size affect their rate of intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER larger people
may be able to drink more without being as affected as smaller people
How does a person's gender affect their rate of intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER women are
typically smaller, with a higher percentage of body fat, and tend to become more intoxicated
faster than men
How does a person's rate of consumption affect their rate of intoxication? - CORRECT
ANSWER the faster a person drinks alcohol, the more quickly he/she will become intoxicated
What is Dram Shop liability? - CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1) date of birth
2) photo
What are some commonly acceptable forms of ID? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) valid photo
driver's license
2) valid photo state-issued ID
3) U.S. active-duty military ID
4) valid passport
