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SERVE IT RIGHT BC QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
ALREADY PASSED LATEST UPDATED
{2025}
What is Serving It Right? - ANSWER✔✔ -Developed to reduce service-related
alcohol problems.
Who created serving it right? - ANSWER✔✔ Partnership of provincial
government and hospitality industry.
Who needs SIR? - ANSWER✔✔ Food-primary licensees and managers; liquor-
primary licensees, managers, servers and bartenders; private liquor store licensees,
managers and sales staff; some special occasion licence holders.
What characterizes the modern view of alcohol? - ANSWER✔✔ People are
concerened about overconsumption and public safety. Servers are viewed as
increasing responsible for alcohol-related industries in courts.
The impact of a responsible beverage service program - ANSWER✔✔ -Eliminates
sale and service of alcohol to minors.
-Reduces over-consumption in licensed premises.
What is intoxication? - ANSWER✔✔ An observed state caused by the
consumption of alcohol and featuring imparied judgement, loss of control and
inhibitions.
How to recognize intoxication and the over-consumption of alcohol -
ANSWER✔✔ -Intoxication is an observed state
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-early signs including impaired judgement, loss of self-control and inhibitions.
-Possible signs include stumbling, poor hand-eye coordination, changes in speech
and nausea.
-Make an initial assessment and watch for a change in behaviour or abnormal
behaviour.
What are some factors altering intoxication? - ANSWER✔✔ Age, gender, body
type, mood
When is a person considered legally impaired? - ANSWER✔✔ When blood
alcohol concentration exceeds 0.08%.
When is a a person unfit to drive. - ANSWER✔✔ A person is unfit to drive if he
or she has a blood alcohol concentration of.05% or more OR his or her ability to
drive is impaired by alcohol and/or drugs.
What is a standard drink? - ANSWER✔✔ A standard drink is 0.6 ounces of 100%
alcohol; for example,
-five-ounce glass of wine
-12-ounce glass of beer
-half-ounce hard liquor or spirits, containing 40% alcohol
What is the purpose of a 'standard drink' - ANSWER✔✔ To monitor guests' intake
of alcohol
What is a restaurant's obligations related to alcohol sale? - ANSWER✔✔
Licensees and staff must meet all requirements of LCLAR, take care of patrons
and thrid parties until patrons are home/able to sober up.
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What are the consequences of failure to meet SIR obligations? - ANSWER✔✔
LCLB can impose conditions, moderate licenses. Establishments may be allocated
up to 50% of fault for damage done by intoxicated persons. they may have to pay
up to all the damages if client unable.
How to minimize legal risk? - ANSWER✔✔ Control environment, serve no one
who's intoxicated, keep people safe, don't serve minors, review act, call police
when necessary
What are the key aspects of a successful beverage service program? -
ANSWER✔✔ Professional environment, coordinated teamwork, intervention
strategies, house policy, pleasant experience, marketing the RBS program
what is the purpose of a house policy? - ANSWER✔✔ Provide workers with
practical tactics that can be used in different alcohol-service situations, showcase
professionalism, etc.
What is the role of staff in creating responsible service? - ANSWER✔✔
Controlling rate of service, monitoring patron behaviour, selling profitable
alternatives, create friendly atmosphere
How can the RBS program be promoted? - ANSWER✔✔ Displays, show of
written policy, designated driver program
How is coordinated teamwork implimented? - ANSWER✔✔ Identify co-workers,
identify problem customers, record incidents, share information.
How do you check for ID? - ANSWER✔✔ Ask for two pieces, ensure it is valid
SERVE IT RIGHT BC QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
ALREADY PASSED LATEST UPDATED
{2025}
What is Serving It Right? - ANSWER✔✔ -Developed to reduce service-related
alcohol problems.
Who created serving it right? - ANSWER✔✔ Partnership of provincial
government and hospitality industry.
Who needs SIR? - ANSWER✔✔ Food-primary licensees and managers; liquor-
primary licensees, managers, servers and bartenders; private liquor store licensees,
managers and sales staff; some special occasion licence holders.
What characterizes the modern view of alcohol? - ANSWER✔✔ People are
concerened about overconsumption and public safety. Servers are viewed as
increasing responsible for alcohol-related industries in courts.
The impact of a responsible beverage service program - ANSWER✔✔ -Eliminates
sale and service of alcohol to minors.
-Reduces over-consumption in licensed premises.
What is intoxication? - ANSWER✔✔ An observed state caused by the
consumption of alcohol and featuring imparied judgement, loss of control and
inhibitions.
How to recognize intoxication and the over-consumption of alcohol -
ANSWER✔✔ -Intoxication is an observed state
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-early signs including impaired judgement, loss of self-control and inhibitions.
-Possible signs include stumbling, poor hand-eye coordination, changes in speech
and nausea.
-Make an initial assessment and watch for a change in behaviour or abnormal
behaviour.
What are some factors altering intoxication? - ANSWER✔✔ Age, gender, body
type, mood
When is a person considered legally impaired? - ANSWER✔✔ When blood
alcohol concentration exceeds 0.08%.
When is a a person unfit to drive. - ANSWER✔✔ A person is unfit to drive if he
or she has a blood alcohol concentration of.05% or more OR his or her ability to
drive is impaired by alcohol and/or drugs.
What is a standard drink? - ANSWER✔✔ A standard drink is 0.6 ounces of 100%
alcohol; for example,
-five-ounce glass of wine
-12-ounce glass of beer
-half-ounce hard liquor or spirits, containing 40% alcohol
What is the purpose of a 'standard drink' - ANSWER✔✔ To monitor guests' intake
of alcohol
What is a restaurant's obligations related to alcohol sale? - ANSWER✔✔
Licensees and staff must meet all requirements of LCLAR, take care of patrons
and thrid parties until patrons are home/able to sober up.
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What are the consequences of failure to meet SIR obligations? - ANSWER✔✔
LCLB can impose conditions, moderate licenses. Establishments may be allocated
up to 50% of fault for damage done by intoxicated persons. they may have to pay
up to all the damages if client unable.
How to minimize legal risk? - ANSWER✔✔ Control environment, serve no one
who's intoxicated, keep people safe, don't serve minors, review act, call police
when necessary
What are the key aspects of a successful beverage service program? -
ANSWER✔✔ Professional environment, coordinated teamwork, intervention
strategies, house policy, pleasant experience, marketing the RBS program
what is the purpose of a house policy? - ANSWER✔✔ Provide workers with
practical tactics that can be used in different alcohol-service situations, showcase
professionalism, etc.
What is the role of staff in creating responsible service? - ANSWER✔✔
Controlling rate of service, monitoring patron behaviour, selling profitable
alternatives, create friendly atmosphere
How can the RBS program be promoted? - ANSWER✔✔ Displays, show of
written policy, designated driver program
How is coordinated teamwork implimented? - ANSWER✔✔ Identify co-workers,
identify problem customers, record incidents, share information.
How do you check for ID? - ANSWER✔✔ Ask for two pieces, ensure it is valid
