TIPS CERTIFICATION EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
3 Types of Illegal Alcohol Sales - ANSWER: -underage
-third party
-visibly intoxicated
Common negligence laws - ANSWER: -not specific to alcohol sales
-can be applied to illegal alcohol sales
-based on prior court cases
-set a standard for what a reasonablr person would do to prevent a problem
-exist in every jurisdiction
Dram shop liability laws - ANSWER: -specific to alcohol sales
-apply only to licensees and their employees
-explain expectations got preventing illegal alcohol sales
-may sey monetary likits for financial judgements in lawsuits
-exist in somr but not all jurisdictions
Penalties for underage alcohol sales include - ANSWER: -fines
-arrest
-jail time
-financial judgements
Which types of penalties apply to Servers? - ANSWER: -Fines
-Arrest
-Community Service
-Loss of job
-loss of certification
-financial judgment
Which types of penalties apply to Establishment? - ANSWER: -Fines
-License suspension
-Loss of income
-license revocation
-financial judgment
Which types of penalties apply to BOTH the Establishment and the Server? -
ANSWER: -Loss of income
-Financial judgment
-Fines
If you sell to an underage customer... - ANSWER: You are responsible for your own
actions and will be held accountable. Your employer is not required to cover your
fines..etc.
, What can you do to protect yourself and your establishment, and prevent that illegal
sale from happening? - ANSWER: use reasonable effects
Define "reasonable efforts" - ANSWER: Actions you take to prevent illegal alcohol
sales and protect yourself from legal penalties and liability.
Reasonable efforts cannot guarantee that you will not be held responsible if you
serve illegally but... - ANSWER: They reduce the likelihood that you will serve alcohol
illegally and create a case for court.
Examples of reasonable efforts include - ANSWER: -check id
-get trained in a responsible alcohol server course
-suggest food
-monitor guests
-refuse service
-ask questions
-call the police
-call a cab
-suggest non alcoholic drinks
-post signs
-... And more
The id must be current to be accepted... - ANSWER: ... An expired id is not acceptable
even if the date of birth indicates legal age
Commonly acceptable forms of id - ANSWER: -drivers license
-state issues id card
-military id
-passport
-green card
3 steps to properly check an id - ANSWER: -verify the information
-check for alterations
-establish id ownership
Signs of id alterations or tampering include - ANSWER: -mismatched type
-cut, torn or frayed lamination
-unusual or missing information
-size variations
How do you prove the id belongs to the customer ? - ANSWER: -ask questions about
info on the id the proper owner would be able to answer quickly. Such as "whats
your address?"
-ask a friend of the customer what his/her name is
-ask for a second form of id
Underage warning signs - ANSWER: -seem nervous and move around frequently
3 Types of Illegal Alcohol Sales - ANSWER: -underage
-third party
-visibly intoxicated
Common negligence laws - ANSWER: -not specific to alcohol sales
-can be applied to illegal alcohol sales
-based on prior court cases
-set a standard for what a reasonablr person would do to prevent a problem
-exist in every jurisdiction
Dram shop liability laws - ANSWER: -specific to alcohol sales
-apply only to licensees and their employees
-explain expectations got preventing illegal alcohol sales
-may sey monetary likits for financial judgements in lawsuits
-exist in somr but not all jurisdictions
Penalties for underage alcohol sales include - ANSWER: -fines
-arrest
-jail time
-financial judgements
Which types of penalties apply to Servers? - ANSWER: -Fines
-Arrest
-Community Service
-Loss of job
-loss of certification
-financial judgment
Which types of penalties apply to Establishment? - ANSWER: -Fines
-License suspension
-Loss of income
-license revocation
-financial judgment
Which types of penalties apply to BOTH the Establishment and the Server? -
ANSWER: -Loss of income
-Financial judgment
-Fines
If you sell to an underage customer... - ANSWER: You are responsible for your own
actions and will be held accountable. Your employer is not required to cover your
fines..etc.
, What can you do to protect yourself and your establishment, and prevent that illegal
sale from happening? - ANSWER: use reasonable effects
Define "reasonable efforts" - ANSWER: Actions you take to prevent illegal alcohol
sales and protect yourself from legal penalties and liability.
Reasonable efforts cannot guarantee that you will not be held responsible if you
serve illegally but... - ANSWER: They reduce the likelihood that you will serve alcohol
illegally and create a case for court.
Examples of reasonable efforts include - ANSWER: -check id
-get trained in a responsible alcohol server course
-suggest food
-monitor guests
-refuse service
-ask questions
-call the police
-call a cab
-suggest non alcoholic drinks
-post signs
-... And more
The id must be current to be accepted... - ANSWER: ... An expired id is not acceptable
even if the date of birth indicates legal age
Commonly acceptable forms of id - ANSWER: -drivers license
-state issues id card
-military id
-passport
-green card
3 steps to properly check an id - ANSWER: -verify the information
-check for alterations
-establish id ownership
Signs of id alterations or tampering include - ANSWER: -mismatched type
-cut, torn or frayed lamination
-unusual or missing information
-size variations
How do you prove the id belongs to the customer ? - ANSWER: -ask questions about
info on the id the proper owner would be able to answer quickly. Such as "whats
your address?"
-ask a friend of the customer what his/her name is
-ask for a second form of id
Underage warning signs - ANSWER: -seem nervous and move around frequently
