TIPS CERTIFICATION EXAM 1 MANUAL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS 2025/2026 ALL GRADED A+
✔✔Last intoxication factor: Food in the stomach delays the absorption of alcohol,
someone who is full won't become as intoxicated quickly as someone with an empty
stomach - ✔✔Food intake
✔✔How does alcohol differ from food and other beverages? - ✔✔It's absorbed directly
into the bloodstream
✔✔What is the exact way to measure BAC? - ✔✔Blood testing or a breathalyzer
✔✔Is alcohol a stimulant or depressant? - ✔✔Depressant
✔✔How does aspirin react with alcohol? - ✔✔Causes damage to the stomach lining
and possible internal bleeding
✔✔How do antihistamines react with alcohol? - ✔✔Depresses the central nervous
system and causes drowsiness
✔✔How do narcotics react with alchol? - ✔✔Depresses the central nervous system and
respiratory functions, also can cause a loss of consciousness
✔✔1/2 oz of pure alcohol is equal to... - ✔✔12oz beer
5oz wine
1oz 100-proof spirits
✔✔What does a high tolerance NOT do? - ✔✔Impact a person's BAC level
✔✔What is one way you can control how much people drink? - ✔✔Measuring the
alcohol you serve, never overpour
✔✔What are some ways to slow someones drinking? - ✔✔Give refills when they ask for
it, suggest coffee or a soft drink, offer food, waste time so they can sober up
✔✔When you need to cut someone off, what are the steps you should do? - ✔✔1) Be
friendly and firm, say "I cannot serve you anymore alcohol, it's against the law
2) If they persists, stand your ground, offer a non alcoholic drink
3) If they keep on persisting, contact the manager
✔✔What's a good idea to do in a bar? - ✔✔Document any alcohol related incident, keep
a log book to write the date, time, and what you did to prevent the guest from drinking
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SOLUTIONS 2025/2026 ALL GRADED A+
✔✔Last intoxication factor: Food in the stomach delays the absorption of alcohol,
someone who is full won't become as intoxicated quickly as someone with an empty
stomach - ✔✔Food intake
✔✔How does alcohol differ from food and other beverages? - ✔✔It's absorbed directly
into the bloodstream
✔✔What is the exact way to measure BAC? - ✔✔Blood testing or a breathalyzer
✔✔Is alcohol a stimulant or depressant? - ✔✔Depressant
✔✔How does aspirin react with alcohol? - ✔✔Causes damage to the stomach lining
and possible internal bleeding
✔✔How do antihistamines react with alcohol? - ✔✔Depresses the central nervous
system and causes drowsiness
✔✔How do narcotics react with alchol? - ✔✔Depresses the central nervous system and
respiratory functions, also can cause a loss of consciousness
✔✔1/2 oz of pure alcohol is equal to... - ✔✔12oz beer
5oz wine
1oz 100-proof spirits
✔✔What does a high tolerance NOT do? - ✔✔Impact a person's BAC level
✔✔What is one way you can control how much people drink? - ✔✔Measuring the
alcohol you serve, never overpour
✔✔What are some ways to slow someones drinking? - ✔✔Give refills when they ask for
it, suggest coffee or a soft drink, offer food, waste time so they can sober up
✔✔When you need to cut someone off, what are the steps you should do? - ✔✔1) Be
friendly and firm, say "I cannot serve you anymore alcohol, it's against the law
2) If they persists, stand your ground, offer a non alcoholic drink
3) If they keep on persisting, contact the manager
✔✔What's a good idea to do in a bar? - ✔✔Document any alcohol related incident, keep
a log book to write the date, time, and what you did to prevent the guest from drinking
more
