RBS Exam Questions and Answers –
Latest Update 2025/2026
Section 1: Introduction
This document includes fully verified and updated questions with 100% correct answers for
the California RBS (Responsible Beverage Service) Exam, valid for the 2025/2026
certification cycle. It covers alcohol laws, ID checking, service strategies, and refusal skills,
as outlined by California ABC training standards. A+ graded and formatted to reflect the
actual RBS exam.
Section 2: Exam Questions and Answers
Four answer choices per question (A–D)
Correct answer highlighted
1. What is the legal drinking age in California?
(a) 19
(b) 20
(c) 21
(d) 25
ANS: 21
Explanation: California state law.
2. Which ID is acceptable for verifying age?
(a) School ID
(b) Driver’s license
(c) Library card
(d) Birth certificate
ANS: Driver’s license
Explanation: Government-issued ID.
3. What is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in California?
(a) 0.05%
(b) 0.08%
(c) 0.10%
(d) 0.12%
ANS: 0.08%
Explanation: Legal limit.
, 4. When must a server check an ID?
(a) Only for minors
(b) For anyone appearing under 40
(c) Never
(d) Only for regulars
ANS: For anyone appearing under 40
Explanation: California RBS guideline.
5. What is a sign of intoxication?
(a) Clear speech
(b) Slurred speech
(c) Fast movements
(d) Loud laughter
ANS: Slurred speech
Explanation: Common indicator.
6. Which action is a refusal skill?
(a) Serving more alcohol
(b) Politely declining service
(c) Ignoring the customer
(d) Offering a free drink
ANS: Politely declining service
Explanation: Prevents over-service.
7. What is the penalty for selling alcohol to a minor?
(a) Warning
(b) Fine or license suspension
(c) Bonus
(d) No penalty
ANS: Fine or license suspension
Explanation: California ABC regulation.
8. Which drink contains the most alcohol by volume?
(a) 12 oz beer (5%)
(b) 5 oz wine (12%)
(c) 1.5 oz liquor (40%)
(d) 8 oz malt beverage (6%)
Latest Update 2025/2026
Section 1: Introduction
This document includes fully verified and updated questions with 100% correct answers for
the California RBS (Responsible Beverage Service) Exam, valid for the 2025/2026
certification cycle. It covers alcohol laws, ID checking, service strategies, and refusal skills,
as outlined by California ABC training standards. A+ graded and formatted to reflect the
actual RBS exam.
Section 2: Exam Questions and Answers
Four answer choices per question (A–D)
Correct answer highlighted
1. What is the legal drinking age in California?
(a) 19
(b) 20
(c) 21
(d) 25
ANS: 21
Explanation: California state law.
2. Which ID is acceptable for verifying age?
(a) School ID
(b) Driver’s license
(c) Library card
(d) Birth certificate
ANS: Driver’s license
Explanation: Government-issued ID.
3. What is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in California?
(a) 0.05%
(b) 0.08%
(c) 0.10%
(d) 0.12%
ANS: 0.08%
Explanation: Legal limit.
, 4. When must a server check an ID?
(a) Only for minors
(b) For anyone appearing under 40
(c) Never
(d) Only for regulars
ANS: For anyone appearing under 40
Explanation: California RBS guideline.
5. What is a sign of intoxication?
(a) Clear speech
(b) Slurred speech
(c) Fast movements
(d) Loud laughter
ANS: Slurred speech
Explanation: Common indicator.
6. Which action is a refusal skill?
(a) Serving more alcohol
(b) Politely declining service
(c) Ignoring the customer
(d) Offering a free drink
ANS: Politely declining service
Explanation: Prevents over-service.
7. What is the penalty for selling alcohol to a minor?
(a) Warning
(b) Fine or license suspension
(c) Bonus
(d) No penalty
ANS: Fine or license suspension
Explanation: California ABC regulation.
8. Which drink contains the most alcohol by volume?
(a) 12 oz beer (5%)
(b) 5 oz wine (12%)
(c) 1.5 oz liquor (40%)
(d) 8 oz malt beverage (6%)
