TIPS Certification Exam Questions and Answers
Latest Versions 2025 A+
Why does alcohol differ from food and other beverages?
your body does not have to digest it before absorbing it. it can be absorbed directly into
the blood stream.
BAC (blood alcohol content)
measurement of the amount of alcohol in a person's blood
can be determined by Breathalyzer or blood test:
what is the only thing that can lower a person's BAC level?
time
what can make assessing behavioral cues more difficult?
tolerance
aspirin
causes damage to the stomach lining and possibly internal bleeding
antibiotics
there are too many variations to be specific; consult your doctor
antihistamines
depress the central nervous system (CNS) and can cause drowsiness
narcotics
,TIPS Certification Exam Questions and Answers
Latest Versions 2025 A+
depress the CNS and respiratory functions. May cause loss of consciousness
how can you determine the % of pure alcohol in liquor based on the proof.
the % of pure alcohol in liquor is 1/2 the proof.
EX: 100-proof liquor contains 50% pure alcohol.
80-proof liquor contains 40% pure alcohol.
to prevent intoxication in guests, you need to make what?
reasonable effort
a 150-pound male drinking for 1 hour on an empty stomach
2 drinks-.05BAC
4 drinks-.10BAC
8 drinks-.20BAC
12 drinks-.30BAC
common negligence
these laws set a minimum standard for the actions a reasonable person should take to
prevent problems
dram shop liability
makes servers of alcohol beverages responsible for sales to persons under the legal
drinking age or those who are visibly intoxicated
acceptable forms of ID must have
photo and date of birth
steps to check ID-
ask guest to remove from wallet, determine validity, communicate by asking questions,
ask for a second form of ID, know where the alcohol is going, don't make the sale if you
still have doubts.
, TIPS Certification Exam Questions and Answers
Latest Versions 2025 A+
people skills are?
observing how people act, hearing what they say, judging their needs, responding
appropriately
alcohol helps us relax because it is a
depressant
to effectively refuse service:
say no
give reasons
dont back down
evaluating cue levels
level 1: no problem/ drinking responsibly
level 2: potential risk
level 3: definitely intoxicated
evaluating response levels
level 1- ineffective response
level 2- moderately effective
level 3- most effective response
tips program goal-
to empower participants to follow acceptable standards of practice for serving alcohol
beverages
alcohol vs. pure alcohol
the liver eliminated 3/4 oz of pure alcohol per hour
reasonable efforts-
Latest Versions 2025 A+
Why does alcohol differ from food and other beverages?
your body does not have to digest it before absorbing it. it can be absorbed directly into
the blood stream.
BAC (blood alcohol content)
measurement of the amount of alcohol in a person's blood
can be determined by Breathalyzer or blood test:
what is the only thing that can lower a person's BAC level?
time
what can make assessing behavioral cues more difficult?
tolerance
aspirin
causes damage to the stomach lining and possibly internal bleeding
antibiotics
there are too many variations to be specific; consult your doctor
antihistamines
depress the central nervous system (CNS) and can cause drowsiness
narcotics
,TIPS Certification Exam Questions and Answers
Latest Versions 2025 A+
depress the CNS and respiratory functions. May cause loss of consciousness
how can you determine the % of pure alcohol in liquor based on the proof.
the % of pure alcohol in liquor is 1/2 the proof.
EX: 100-proof liquor contains 50% pure alcohol.
80-proof liquor contains 40% pure alcohol.
to prevent intoxication in guests, you need to make what?
reasonable effort
a 150-pound male drinking for 1 hour on an empty stomach
2 drinks-.05BAC
4 drinks-.10BAC
8 drinks-.20BAC
12 drinks-.30BAC
common negligence
these laws set a minimum standard for the actions a reasonable person should take to
prevent problems
dram shop liability
makes servers of alcohol beverages responsible for sales to persons under the legal
drinking age or those who are visibly intoxicated
acceptable forms of ID must have
photo and date of birth
steps to check ID-
ask guest to remove from wallet, determine validity, communicate by asking questions,
ask for a second form of ID, know where the alcohol is going, don't make the sale if you
still have doubts.
, TIPS Certification Exam Questions and Answers
Latest Versions 2025 A+
people skills are?
observing how people act, hearing what they say, judging their needs, responding
appropriately
alcohol helps us relax because it is a
depressant
to effectively refuse service:
say no
give reasons
dont back down
evaluating cue levels
level 1: no problem/ drinking responsibly
level 2: potential risk
level 3: definitely intoxicated
evaluating response levels
level 1- ineffective response
level 2- moderately effective
level 3- most effective response
tips program goal-
to empower participants to follow acceptable standards of practice for serving alcohol
beverages
alcohol vs. pure alcohol
the liver eliminated 3/4 oz of pure alcohol per hour
reasonable efforts-
