COLUMBIA BARTENDING AGENCY
EXAMQUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
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Definition of a cocktail - ANSWERany alcoholic beverage that balances flavors and
ingredients
2 main types of drinks and their distinctions - ANSWERBuilt Drinks: made by pouring
its components over ice in a glass that it will be served in
Shaken Drinks: made by pouring its components into a shaking tin w/ ice and then
strained
Purpose of measuring ingredients - ANSWERTo achieve a balance of flavors and
alcohol
Definition and significance of BAC - ANSWERBAC = blood-alcohol content. Indicates
amt of alcohol in the bloodstream as a %
7 primary factors that influence intoxication - ANSWER1. Biological
Sex/Corresponding Hormone Levels
2. Metabolic Rate
3. Size/Weight
4. Food Consumption
5. Rate of Consumption
6. ABV/Proof of Drink
7. Medications/Drugs in the System
Definition and importance of wash line - ANSWERDefinition: location that the cocktail
fills up to in a particular glass
Importance: Accurate placement confirms all ingredients have been included in
correct volume. Consistency confirms you are serving the same amount of liquid to
each customer
Tools of measurement - ANSWERJigger
Pour Top
Definition of ABV and Proof - ANSWERABV: alcohol by volume, indicates % of
substance that is alcohol by volume
Proof: equal to 2xABV
ex: 50% ABV = 100 proof
, Significance of a standard drink and their approximate amounts - ANSWER14 grams
(0.5 oz) of pure ethanol.
1.5 oz of 40% ABV liquor = 5 oz of 12% ABV wine = 12 oz of 5% ABV beer
helps to consistently monitor alcohol consumption of a patron over time
4 visible cues of intoxication and their definitions - ANSWERLoss of....
1. Inhibition
2. Judgement
3. Reaction Time
4. Coordination
Significance of Dram Shop Acts - ANSWERStatute that enforces civil liability for
dangerous acts performed by intoxicated customers due to negligence by a serving
party
Definition of a spirit - ANSWER1. distilled alcoholic beverages
2. do not contain added sugar
3. contain at least 40% ABV
6 spirits on the CBA speed rack and their defining distinctions (base ingredient,
colors, general flavors) - ANSWERVodka:
Base: neutral grain (often potatoes)
Color: clear
Flavor: flavorless
Gin
Base: neutral grain, steeped/vapor infused w/ Juniper and botanicals (herbs, roots,
citrus)
Color: clear to pale yellow
Flavor: fresh, piney flavor w/ hints of citrus and spice
Rum
Base: sugarcane/sugarcane by products (molasses)
Color: ranges from clear, yellow, light brown, dark brown
Flavor: earthy, spicy, and baked-good flavors, notes of vanilla
Tequila: a type of mezcal made from blue agave
Color: clear or gold
Flavor: sweet, fruity, toasty
Whiskey
Base: made rom neutral grain
Color: brown
Flavor: rich, smooth and full-bodied, with an essence of spiced, sweet notes such as
vanilla, zesty fruit and oak
Bourbon
Base: at least 51% corn made in America
EXAMQUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Definition of a cocktail - ANSWERany alcoholic beverage that balances flavors and
ingredients
2 main types of drinks and their distinctions - ANSWERBuilt Drinks: made by pouring
its components over ice in a glass that it will be served in
Shaken Drinks: made by pouring its components into a shaking tin w/ ice and then
strained
Purpose of measuring ingredients - ANSWERTo achieve a balance of flavors and
alcohol
Definition and significance of BAC - ANSWERBAC = blood-alcohol content. Indicates
amt of alcohol in the bloodstream as a %
7 primary factors that influence intoxication - ANSWER1. Biological
Sex/Corresponding Hormone Levels
2. Metabolic Rate
3. Size/Weight
4. Food Consumption
5. Rate of Consumption
6. ABV/Proof of Drink
7. Medications/Drugs in the System
Definition and importance of wash line - ANSWERDefinition: location that the cocktail
fills up to in a particular glass
Importance: Accurate placement confirms all ingredients have been included in
correct volume. Consistency confirms you are serving the same amount of liquid to
each customer
Tools of measurement - ANSWERJigger
Pour Top
Definition of ABV and Proof - ANSWERABV: alcohol by volume, indicates % of
substance that is alcohol by volume
Proof: equal to 2xABV
ex: 50% ABV = 100 proof
, Significance of a standard drink and their approximate amounts - ANSWER14 grams
(0.5 oz) of pure ethanol.
1.5 oz of 40% ABV liquor = 5 oz of 12% ABV wine = 12 oz of 5% ABV beer
helps to consistently monitor alcohol consumption of a patron over time
4 visible cues of intoxication and their definitions - ANSWERLoss of....
1. Inhibition
2. Judgement
3. Reaction Time
4. Coordination
Significance of Dram Shop Acts - ANSWERStatute that enforces civil liability for
dangerous acts performed by intoxicated customers due to negligence by a serving
party
Definition of a spirit - ANSWER1. distilled alcoholic beverages
2. do not contain added sugar
3. contain at least 40% ABV
6 spirits on the CBA speed rack and their defining distinctions (base ingredient,
colors, general flavors) - ANSWERVodka:
Base: neutral grain (often potatoes)
Color: clear
Flavor: flavorless
Gin
Base: neutral grain, steeped/vapor infused w/ Juniper and botanicals (herbs, roots,
citrus)
Color: clear to pale yellow
Flavor: fresh, piney flavor w/ hints of citrus and spice
Rum
Base: sugarcane/sugarcane by products (molasses)
Color: ranges from clear, yellow, light brown, dark brown
Flavor: earthy, spicy, and baked-good flavors, notes of vanilla
Tequila: a type of mezcal made from blue agave
Color: clear or gold
Flavor: sweet, fruity, toasty
Whiskey
Base: made rom neutral grain
Color: brown
Flavor: rich, smooth and full-bodied, with an essence of spiced, sweet notes such as
vanilla, zesty fruit and oak
Bourbon
Base: at least 51% corn made in America
