WASHINGTON MANDATORY ALCOHOL SERVER
TRAINING (MAST) COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE
EXAMINATION 2026/2027
SECTION 1: MAST PROGRAM BASICS AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS (Questions
1–25)
1. What does MAST stand for in Washington State?
• A) Mandatory Alcohol Sales Training
• B) Mandatory Alcohol Server Training
• C) Managerial Alcohol Service Training
• D) Mandatory Alcohol Safety Training
Rationale: MAST stands for Mandatory Alcohol Server Training, which is
required training in Washington for managers, bartenders, and other employees
who serve or supervise the sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption.
2. What is the primary legal purpose of the Washington MAST program?
• A) To increase alcohol sales for licensed establishments
• B) To teach servers how to mix drinks efficiently
• C) To educate servers on liquor laws and responsible alcohol service
• D) To certify servers in bar management
Rationale: The MAST program educates servers on Washington's liquor laws
to promote safe and legal alcohol service, preventing issues like underage sales
and over-service.
3. Within how many days of hire must a new employee obtain a MAST permit?
• A) 30 days
, • B) 45 days
• C) 60 days
• D) 90 days
Rationale: Washington Administrative Code requires all employees who sell,
serve, or supervise the sale of alcohol to obtain a MAST permit within 60 days of
their initial hire date.
4. How long is a MAST permit valid?
• A) 3 years
• B) 5 years
• C) 7 years
• D) 10 years
Rationale: A MAST permit is valid for five years, expiring on the first day of the
month following the issuance month.
5. What documentation must a server have available while serving alcohol?
• A) A resume and references
• B) A MAST permit and valid photo ID
• C) A health inspection report
• D) A liquor purchase receipt
Rationale: Servers must carry their MAST permit and a valid ID for verification
by WSLCB enforcement officers.
6. Which MAST permit is issued to employees who are 18 to 20 years old?
• A) Class 12
• B) Class 13
• C) Class 14
, • D) Class 15
Rationale: Class 13 permits are for servers aged 18–20, restricting tasks like
mixing or drawing alcohol from taps.
7. What is the minimum duration of a Class 12 MAST training session?
• A) 1 hour
• B) 2 hours
• C) 3 hours
• D) 4 hours
Rationale: WAC 314-17-060 mandates a minimum of three hours for Class 12
MAST training to cover all required content.
8. Who issues the MAST permit to a server after passing the exam?
• A) The WSLCB
• B) The training course provider
• C) The establishment's owner
• D) The Department of Revenue
Rationale: Certified providers issue and mail the MAST permit within 30 days
of exam completion.
9. Can a MAST permit be used at multiple establishments?
• A) Yes, the permit belongs to the server
• B) No, it is tied to one employer
• C) Only for chain restaurants
• D) Only with WSLCB approval
Rationale: The MAST permit is held by the server and valid at any licensed
establishment where the person works.
, 10. What penalty applies for serving alcohol without a valid MAST permit?
• A) A $250 fine only
• B) A fine up to $500 and/or 90 days in jail
• C) A 30-day community service requirement
• D) A verbal reprimand
Rationale: Violating RCW 66.20.310 can result in a criminal citation with a fine
up to $500 and/or 90 days in jail.
11. How does a server renew a MAST permit?
• A) Log into the WSLCB portal and pay a fee
• B) The permit automatically renews
• C) Retake an approved MAST course and pass the exam
• D) Complete a 30-day grace period
Rationale: MAST permits are valid for exactly five years and are legally non-
renewable; individuals must retake an approved training course and pass the
exam to receive a new permit.
12. Are managers who supervise alcohol servers required to complete MAST
training?
• A) Yes
• B) No, only servers need it
• C) Only if they serve alcohol directly
• D) Only in certain counties
Rationale: Washington law requires MAST training for managers, bartenders,
and anyone who serves or sells alcohol on premises.
TRAINING (MAST) COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE
EXAMINATION 2026/2027
SECTION 1: MAST PROGRAM BASICS AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS (Questions
1–25)
1. What does MAST stand for in Washington State?
• A) Mandatory Alcohol Sales Training
• B) Mandatory Alcohol Server Training
• C) Managerial Alcohol Service Training
• D) Mandatory Alcohol Safety Training
Rationale: MAST stands for Mandatory Alcohol Server Training, which is
required training in Washington for managers, bartenders, and other employees
who serve or supervise the sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption.
2. What is the primary legal purpose of the Washington MAST program?
• A) To increase alcohol sales for licensed establishments
• B) To teach servers how to mix drinks efficiently
• C) To educate servers on liquor laws and responsible alcohol service
• D) To certify servers in bar management
Rationale: The MAST program educates servers on Washington's liquor laws
to promote safe and legal alcohol service, preventing issues like underage sales
and over-service.
3. Within how many days of hire must a new employee obtain a MAST permit?
• A) 30 days
, • B) 45 days
• C) 60 days
• D) 90 days
Rationale: Washington Administrative Code requires all employees who sell,
serve, or supervise the sale of alcohol to obtain a MAST permit within 60 days of
their initial hire date.
4. How long is a MAST permit valid?
• A) 3 years
• B) 5 years
• C) 7 years
• D) 10 years
Rationale: A MAST permit is valid for five years, expiring on the first day of the
month following the issuance month.
5. What documentation must a server have available while serving alcohol?
• A) A resume and references
• B) A MAST permit and valid photo ID
• C) A health inspection report
• D) A liquor purchase receipt
Rationale: Servers must carry their MAST permit and a valid ID for verification
by WSLCB enforcement officers.
6. Which MAST permit is issued to employees who are 18 to 20 years old?
• A) Class 12
• B) Class 13
• C) Class 14
, • D) Class 15
Rationale: Class 13 permits are for servers aged 18–20, restricting tasks like
mixing or drawing alcohol from taps.
7. What is the minimum duration of a Class 12 MAST training session?
• A) 1 hour
• B) 2 hours
• C) 3 hours
• D) 4 hours
Rationale: WAC 314-17-060 mandates a minimum of three hours for Class 12
MAST training to cover all required content.
8. Who issues the MAST permit to a server after passing the exam?
• A) The WSLCB
• B) The training course provider
• C) The establishment's owner
• D) The Department of Revenue
Rationale: Certified providers issue and mail the MAST permit within 30 days
of exam completion.
9. Can a MAST permit be used at multiple establishments?
• A) Yes, the permit belongs to the server
• B) No, it is tied to one employer
• C) Only for chain restaurants
• D) Only with WSLCB approval
Rationale: The MAST permit is held by the server and valid at any licensed
establishment where the person works.
, 10. What penalty applies for serving alcohol without a valid MAST permit?
• A) A $250 fine only
• B) A fine up to $500 and/or 90 days in jail
• C) A 30-day community service requirement
• D) A verbal reprimand
Rationale: Violating RCW 66.20.310 can result in a criminal citation with a fine
up to $500 and/or 90 days in jail.
11. How does a server renew a MAST permit?
• A) Log into the WSLCB portal and pay a fee
• B) The permit automatically renews
• C) Retake an approved MAST course and pass the exam
• D) Complete a 30-day grace period
Rationale: MAST permits are valid for exactly five years and are legally non-
renewable; individuals must retake an approved training course and pass the
exam to receive a new permit.
12. Are managers who supervise alcohol servers required to complete MAST
training?
• A) Yes
• B) No, only servers need it
• C) Only if they serve alcohol directly
• D) Only in certain counties
Rationale: Washington law requires MAST training for managers, bartenders,
and anyone who serves or sells alcohol on premises.
