BASSET EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Alcohol - ANS The product of distillation of any fermented liquid, whether rectified or diluted,
whatever may be the origin thereof, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol
Alcoholic Liquor - ANS Includes alcohol, spirits, wine and beer, and every liquid or solid,
patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer, and capable of being consumed as a
beverage by a human being.
BAC - ANS Abbreviation for blood alcohol content, which is a measurement of the
concentration of alcohol in the blood.
Beer - ANS A beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or concoction of
barley, or other grain, malt and hops in water, and includes, among other things, beer, ale,
stout, lager beer, porter and the like.
Infusions - ANS The result of a process where distilled spirits have been flavor enhanced by
adding natural elements such as fruit, nuts, herbs or spices. These elements soak in the spirits
releasing their unique flavors for a predetermined amount of time creating infusions or infused
spirits.
Legal Drinking Age - ANS 21 years of age
Minor - ANS A person under 18 years of age
@COPYRIGHT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PAGE 1 OF 18
,Off-Premises - ANS The sale of any alcoholic beverage for consumption off the premises
where sold (e.g. at stores, etc.).
On-Premises - ANS The sale of any alcoholic beverage for consumption on the premises
where sold (e.g. at bars, restaurants, hotels, etc.).
Premises - ANS The place or location where alcoholic beverages are manufactured, stored,
displayed, or offered for sale or where drinks containing alcoholic beverages are mixed,
concocted and served for consumption.
Restaurant - ANS Any public place kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the
public as a place where meals are served, and where meals are actually and regularly served,
without sleeping accommodations, such space being provided with adequate and sanitary
kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity and having employed therein a sufficient
number and kind of employees to prepare, cook and serve suitable food for its guests.
Retailer - ANS A person who sells, or offers for sale, alcoholic liquor for use or consumption
and not for resale in any form.
Spirits - ANS Any beverage which contains alcohol obtained by distillation, mixed with water
or other substance in solution, and includes brandy, rum, whiskey, gin, or other spirituous
liquors, and such liquors when rectified, blended or otherwise mixed with alcohol or other
substances.
Underage Person - ANS A person who is not of legal drinking age; i.e., a person who is under
21 years of age.
Wine - ANS Any alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of the natural contents of
fruits, or vegetables, containing sugar, including such beverages when fortified by the addition
of alcohol or spirits.
Alcohol is not - ANS a stimulant
@COPYRIGHT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PAGE 2 OF 18
, Alcohol acts as - ANS a sedative on the sensory and motor systems, dulling normal reactions
and altering a person's behavior.
Alcohol is a - ANS depressant drug that directly affects the entire nervous system.
How much alcohol is absorbed by the stomach - ANS 20%
How much alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream - ANS 75-80%
What is the average time it takes for an alcoholic drink to be completely absorbed into the
bloodstream? - ANS 45-90 minutes
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the nervous system and affects the areas of the brain in this
order - ANS 1. Cortex: Judgement
2. Cerebellum: Coordination
3. Limbic System: Emotion
4. Brain Stem: Respiratory System
Is Alcohol Poisoning a drug overdose? - ANS Yes
What two ways is alcohol removed from the body? - ANS Metabolism: through the liver
Excretion: breathing, perspiration, urine
How quickly does the body eliminate alcohol? - ANS A healthy body eliminates about one
standard drink per hour
What does BAC 0.10% mean? - ANS 1 part alcohol per 1,000 parts of blood
Standard serving for beer - ANS 12 oz
@COPYRIGHT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PAGE 3 OF 18
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Alcohol - ANS The product of distillation of any fermented liquid, whether rectified or diluted,
whatever may be the origin thereof, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol
Alcoholic Liquor - ANS Includes alcohol, spirits, wine and beer, and every liquid or solid,
patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer, and capable of being consumed as a
beverage by a human being.
BAC - ANS Abbreviation for blood alcohol content, which is a measurement of the
concentration of alcohol in the blood.
Beer - ANS A beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or concoction of
barley, or other grain, malt and hops in water, and includes, among other things, beer, ale,
stout, lager beer, porter and the like.
Infusions - ANS The result of a process where distilled spirits have been flavor enhanced by
adding natural elements such as fruit, nuts, herbs or spices. These elements soak in the spirits
releasing their unique flavors for a predetermined amount of time creating infusions or infused
spirits.
Legal Drinking Age - ANS 21 years of age
Minor - ANS A person under 18 years of age
@COPYRIGHT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PAGE 1 OF 18
,Off-Premises - ANS The sale of any alcoholic beverage for consumption off the premises
where sold (e.g. at stores, etc.).
On-Premises - ANS The sale of any alcoholic beverage for consumption on the premises
where sold (e.g. at bars, restaurants, hotels, etc.).
Premises - ANS The place or location where alcoholic beverages are manufactured, stored,
displayed, or offered for sale or where drinks containing alcoholic beverages are mixed,
concocted and served for consumption.
Restaurant - ANS Any public place kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the
public as a place where meals are served, and where meals are actually and regularly served,
without sleeping accommodations, such space being provided with adequate and sanitary
kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity and having employed therein a sufficient
number and kind of employees to prepare, cook and serve suitable food for its guests.
Retailer - ANS A person who sells, or offers for sale, alcoholic liquor for use or consumption
and not for resale in any form.
Spirits - ANS Any beverage which contains alcohol obtained by distillation, mixed with water
or other substance in solution, and includes brandy, rum, whiskey, gin, or other spirituous
liquors, and such liquors when rectified, blended or otherwise mixed with alcohol or other
substances.
Underage Person - ANS A person who is not of legal drinking age; i.e., a person who is under
21 years of age.
Wine - ANS Any alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of the natural contents of
fruits, or vegetables, containing sugar, including such beverages when fortified by the addition
of alcohol or spirits.
Alcohol is not - ANS a stimulant
@COPYRIGHT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PAGE 2 OF 18
, Alcohol acts as - ANS a sedative on the sensory and motor systems, dulling normal reactions
and altering a person's behavior.
Alcohol is a - ANS depressant drug that directly affects the entire nervous system.
How much alcohol is absorbed by the stomach - ANS 20%
How much alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream - ANS 75-80%
What is the average time it takes for an alcoholic drink to be completely absorbed into the
bloodstream? - ANS 45-90 minutes
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the nervous system and affects the areas of the brain in this
order - ANS 1. Cortex: Judgement
2. Cerebellum: Coordination
3. Limbic System: Emotion
4. Brain Stem: Respiratory System
Is Alcohol Poisoning a drug overdose? - ANS Yes
What two ways is alcohol removed from the body? - ANS Metabolism: through the liver
Excretion: breathing, perspiration, urine
How quickly does the body eliminate alcohol? - ANS A healthy body eliminates about one
standard drink per hour
What does BAC 0.10% mean? - ANS 1 part alcohol per 1,000 parts of blood
Standard serving for beer - ANS 12 oz
@COPYRIGHT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PAGE 3 OF 18
