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Ch. 12 TABC questions and answers
1. Under TABC, what is the minimum age to sell or serve
alcohol in a retail establishment for off-premise consumption?
A) 18
B) 19
C) 20
D) 21
Correct Answer: A
*Rationale: In Texas, a person must be at least 18 to sell or
serve alcohol for off-premise consumption (e.g., grocery
store).*
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2. A manager of a bar must be at least what age?
A) 18
B) 19
C) 20
D) 21
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Managers or supervisors of licensed establishments
must be at least 21 because they are responsible for compliance.
3. Which TABC permit allows a restaurant to sell beer and
wine only?
A) Mixed Beverage Permit
B) Wine and Beer Retailer’s Permit
C) Private Club Permit
D) Package Store Permit
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Wine and Beer Retailer’s Permit (WB) allows on-
premise sales of beer and wine only.
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4. A Mixed Beverage Permit allows the sale of:
A) Beer only
B) Wine only
C) Liquor, beer, and wine for on-premise consumption
D) Only packaged liquor off-premise
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mixed Beverage Permit is for restaurants/bars to sell
all types of alcohol for on-premise consumption.
5. True or False: A person with a criminal conviction for a
felony can never receive a TABC permit.
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TABC may issue a permit after 5 years if the person
shows good conduct, but not automatically disqualified forever.
6. How often must TABC-certified seller/server training be
renewed?
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A) Every year
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) No renewal required
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas requires refresher training every 2 years for
certification.
7. Which of the following is NOT a legal ID for alcohol
purchase in Texas?
A) Texas Driver’s License
B) U.S. Passport
C) Texas ID card (DPS-issued)
D) College ID card
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: College IDs are not government-issued and are not
acceptable for alcohol purchase.
Ch. 12 TABC questions and answers
1. Under TABC, what is the minimum age to sell or serve
alcohol in a retail establishment for off-premise consumption?
A) 18
B) 19
C) 20
D) 21
Correct Answer: A
*Rationale: In Texas, a person must be at least 18 to sell or
serve alcohol for off-premise consumption (e.g., grocery
store).*
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2. A manager of a bar must be at least what age?
A) 18
B) 19
C) 20
D) 21
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Managers or supervisors of licensed establishments
must be at least 21 because they are responsible for compliance.
3. Which TABC permit allows a restaurant to sell beer and
wine only?
A) Mixed Beverage Permit
B) Wine and Beer Retailer’s Permit
C) Private Club Permit
D) Package Store Permit
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Wine and Beer Retailer’s Permit (WB) allows on-
premise sales of beer and wine only.
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4. A Mixed Beverage Permit allows the sale of:
A) Beer only
B) Wine only
C) Liquor, beer, and wine for on-premise consumption
D) Only packaged liquor off-premise
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mixed Beverage Permit is for restaurants/bars to sell
all types of alcohol for on-premise consumption.
5. True or False: A person with a criminal conviction for a
felony can never receive a TABC permit.
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TABC may issue a permit after 5 years if the person
shows good conduct, but not automatically disqualified forever.
6. How often must TABC-certified seller/server training be
renewed?
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A) Every year
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) No renewal required
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas requires refresher training every 2 years for
certification.
7. Which of the following is NOT a legal ID for alcohol
purchase in Texas?
A) Texas Driver’s License
B) U.S. Passport
C) Texas ID card (DPS-issued)
D) College ID card
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: College IDs are not government-issued and are not
acceptable for alcohol purchase.
