ServSafe Alcohol Certification Exam Study Material
True/False Questions
1. T/F You may be charged with a crime simply for serving a guest who
appears to be intoxicated.
o True
2. T/F It is illegal to serve alcohol to a pregnant woman.
o False
3. T/F Dram shop laws protect the server from being sued in the event that
an intoxicated guest injures another individual.
o False
4. T/F The state liquor authority can suspend an establishment's liquor
license for allowing a minor to enter the establishment with a fake ID.
o True
5. T/F All guests must be 21 years old to purchase alcohol.
o True
6. T/F Drink for drink, a lean guest will have a higher BAC than a guest
with a large amount of body fat.
o False
7. T/F A 12-ounce beer contains less alcohol than 1 1/2 ounces of 80-proof
vodka.
o False
8. T/F The liver can break down alcohol at the rate of two drinks per
hour.
o False
, 9. T/F Carbohydrates are the best type of food to serve with alcohol to
help prevent intoxication.
o False
10.T/F A guest who switches to larger or stronger drinks may be
intoxicated.
o True
11.T/F A birth certificate is an acceptable form of ID.
o False
12.T/F An ID must have a state seal to be valid.
o False
13.T/F An ID with split lamination is not valid.
o True
14.T/F IDs containing the words "Official", "Authentic", or "Secure" are
not genuine.
o True
15.T/F A guest who appears nervous while you are reviewing his or her ID
may be a minor.
o True
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the difference between Criminal Law and Civil Law?
o Criminal Law: May face criminal charges if you break state, county,
or municipal alcohol laws. (Criminal court)
o Civil Law: Can be sued to pay damages to an injured guest if you
contributed to the guest's injury or did nothing to prevent it. (Civil
court)
2. Which is a role of the liquor authority?
True/False Questions
1. T/F You may be charged with a crime simply for serving a guest who
appears to be intoxicated.
o True
2. T/F It is illegal to serve alcohol to a pregnant woman.
o False
3. T/F Dram shop laws protect the server from being sued in the event that
an intoxicated guest injures another individual.
o False
4. T/F The state liquor authority can suspend an establishment's liquor
license for allowing a minor to enter the establishment with a fake ID.
o True
5. T/F All guests must be 21 years old to purchase alcohol.
o True
6. T/F Drink for drink, a lean guest will have a higher BAC than a guest
with a large amount of body fat.
o False
7. T/F A 12-ounce beer contains less alcohol than 1 1/2 ounces of 80-proof
vodka.
o False
8. T/F The liver can break down alcohol at the rate of two drinks per
hour.
o False
, 9. T/F Carbohydrates are the best type of food to serve with alcohol to
help prevent intoxication.
o False
10.T/F A guest who switches to larger or stronger drinks may be
intoxicated.
o True
11.T/F A birth certificate is an acceptable form of ID.
o False
12.T/F An ID must have a state seal to be valid.
o False
13.T/F An ID with split lamination is not valid.
o True
14.T/F IDs containing the words "Official", "Authentic", or "Secure" are
not genuine.
o True
15.T/F A guest who appears nervous while you are reviewing his or her ID
may be a minor.
o True
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the difference between Criminal Law and Civil Law?
o Criminal Law: May face criminal charges if you break state, county,
or municipal alcohol laws. (Criminal court)
o Civil Law: Can be sued to pay damages to an injured guest if you
contributed to the guest's injury or did nothing to prevent it. (Civil
court)
2. Which is a role of the liquor authority?
