SMART SERVE EXAM | ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (PROFESSOR VERIFIED) | ALREADY
GRADED A+
what is BAC - CORRECT ANSWER -The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is the amount of
alcohol in the bloodstream (100ml of blood) measured in milligrams
- someone with 50mg of alcohol has a BAC of 0.05
Impact of alcohol - CORRECT ANSWER -it is a depressant, slowing down the CNS and
impacting how a person thinks acts and moves
how is alcohol metabolized? - CORRECT ANSWER -more slowly than it is consumed
(metabolize 1 drink per hour). apporx 90% will be slowly eliminated from bloodstream and other
0% will go from breath, sweat, urine
what two main factors impact BAC levels - CORRECT ANSWER -the number of drinks and
how quickly they are consumed. *BAC can continue to rise even after a person stops drinking
because of how it goes into the bloodstream
3 important things in estimating what to serve each customer - CORRECT ANSWER -know
standard drink sizes, learn BAC chart, monitor how much guests drink
what are the three general classes of alcohol? - CORRECT ANSWER -beer, wine, spirits (vodka,
gin, rum, tequila, whisky, brandy, liqueurs)
what are the average alcohol contents for each general class - CORRECT ANSWER -beer -->
4.5%, 5%, or even 9%
wine --> from 6% to over 15%
sprits --> 15% to over 40%
,what is the standard drink - CORRECT ANSWER -The Standard Drink is a benchmark that can
help you estimate the amount of alcohol each customer is consuming.
what is the standard drink of each of the three classes - CORRECT ANSWER -beer --> One
Standard Drink of BEER is 12 ounces (341 mL) of beer (including cider) with 5% alcohol.
wine --> One Standard Drink of WINE is 5 ounces (142 mL) of wine with 12% alcohol.
spirits --> One Standard Drink of SPIRITS is 1.5 ounces (43 mL) of spirits with 40% alcohol.
how do you calculate standard drink - CORRECT ANSWER -60 ÷ alcohol percentage = amount
(in ounces)
- For example, a drink containing 40% alcohol would require a serving size of 1.5 ounces to be
considered a Standard Drink. The calculation is: 60 ÷ 40 = 1.5
what shot glasses should be used - CORRECT ANSWER -it is recommended that shots and
shooters not be served in round-bottomed vials or test tubes. They should be served in a self-
supporting, flat-bottomed container.
do glass sizes impact a "standard drink" - CORRECT ANSWER -yes
what are the factors in BAC - CORRECT ANSWER -BAC charts incorporate a person's sex,
weight, number of drinks consumed and time. Time is the most important factor impacting BAC.
The more drinks consumed in a shorter period of time, the higher the BAC
what does elimination depend on - CORRECT ANSWER -This BAC chart assumes a rate of
elimination of alcohol from the body of 0.015 mg/ml/hr, or approximately one Standard Drink
per hour. Elimination rates may vary between 0.01 and 0.025 mg/ml/hr, depending on factors
such as a person's sex and weight. This means that less than one Standard Drink may be
eliminated by an individual's body per hour.
what system can you use to judge level of intoxication - CORRECT ANSWER -traffic light
system
, - green --> sober
yellow --> beginning intoxication
red --> multiple signs of intoxication
are bac charts estimates - CORRECT ANSWER -yes they are! they act as a guideline
what factors impact BAC - CORRECT ANSWER -body size
body fat (person with higher percentage of body fat will tend to have a higher BAC AS alcohol
isn't absorbed in fatty tissue)
fitness
age (as you age your ability to metabolize decreases)
sex (Females and transgender individuals assigned female at birth, tend to have a higher
proportion of fatty tissue and less total body water than males and transgender individuals
assigned male at birth, of the same weight.)
food and non-aocoholic drinks (Eating foods that are high in fat and protein, before or while
drinking, will keep alcohol in the stomach longer and slow down absorption.)
drugs
caffine (people consuming these drinks along with alcohol may not realize how intoxicated they
are becoming.)
carbonated drinks (allow alcohol to enter into the bloodstream faster than normal.)
environment
tolerance --> does not lower BAC but can mask the effects
what are the physical signs of intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER -Change in vital signs and
physical appearance:
- Breathing is noticeably slower/shallower
- Excessive sweating; may smell of alcohol and/or cannabis
- The face is flushed/red face
- Eyes are red/glassy/expressionless
CORRECT ANSWERS (PROFESSOR VERIFIED) | ALREADY
GRADED A+
what is BAC - CORRECT ANSWER -The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is the amount of
alcohol in the bloodstream (100ml of blood) measured in milligrams
- someone with 50mg of alcohol has a BAC of 0.05
Impact of alcohol - CORRECT ANSWER -it is a depressant, slowing down the CNS and
impacting how a person thinks acts and moves
how is alcohol metabolized? - CORRECT ANSWER -more slowly than it is consumed
(metabolize 1 drink per hour). apporx 90% will be slowly eliminated from bloodstream and other
0% will go from breath, sweat, urine
what two main factors impact BAC levels - CORRECT ANSWER -the number of drinks and
how quickly they are consumed. *BAC can continue to rise even after a person stops drinking
because of how it goes into the bloodstream
3 important things in estimating what to serve each customer - CORRECT ANSWER -know
standard drink sizes, learn BAC chart, monitor how much guests drink
what are the three general classes of alcohol? - CORRECT ANSWER -beer, wine, spirits (vodka,
gin, rum, tequila, whisky, brandy, liqueurs)
what are the average alcohol contents for each general class - CORRECT ANSWER -beer -->
4.5%, 5%, or even 9%
wine --> from 6% to over 15%
sprits --> 15% to over 40%
,what is the standard drink - CORRECT ANSWER -The Standard Drink is a benchmark that can
help you estimate the amount of alcohol each customer is consuming.
what is the standard drink of each of the three classes - CORRECT ANSWER -beer --> One
Standard Drink of BEER is 12 ounces (341 mL) of beer (including cider) with 5% alcohol.
wine --> One Standard Drink of WINE is 5 ounces (142 mL) of wine with 12% alcohol.
spirits --> One Standard Drink of SPIRITS is 1.5 ounces (43 mL) of spirits with 40% alcohol.
how do you calculate standard drink - CORRECT ANSWER -60 ÷ alcohol percentage = amount
(in ounces)
- For example, a drink containing 40% alcohol would require a serving size of 1.5 ounces to be
considered a Standard Drink. The calculation is: 60 ÷ 40 = 1.5
what shot glasses should be used - CORRECT ANSWER -it is recommended that shots and
shooters not be served in round-bottomed vials or test tubes. They should be served in a self-
supporting, flat-bottomed container.
do glass sizes impact a "standard drink" - CORRECT ANSWER -yes
what are the factors in BAC - CORRECT ANSWER -BAC charts incorporate a person's sex,
weight, number of drinks consumed and time. Time is the most important factor impacting BAC.
The more drinks consumed in a shorter period of time, the higher the BAC
what does elimination depend on - CORRECT ANSWER -This BAC chart assumes a rate of
elimination of alcohol from the body of 0.015 mg/ml/hr, or approximately one Standard Drink
per hour. Elimination rates may vary between 0.01 and 0.025 mg/ml/hr, depending on factors
such as a person's sex and weight. This means that less than one Standard Drink may be
eliminated by an individual's body per hour.
what system can you use to judge level of intoxication - CORRECT ANSWER -traffic light
system
, - green --> sober
yellow --> beginning intoxication
red --> multiple signs of intoxication
are bac charts estimates - CORRECT ANSWER -yes they are! they act as a guideline
what factors impact BAC - CORRECT ANSWER -body size
body fat (person with higher percentage of body fat will tend to have a higher BAC AS alcohol
isn't absorbed in fatty tissue)
fitness
age (as you age your ability to metabolize decreases)
sex (Females and transgender individuals assigned female at birth, tend to have a higher
proportion of fatty tissue and less total body water than males and transgender individuals
assigned male at birth, of the same weight.)
food and non-aocoholic drinks (Eating foods that are high in fat and protein, before or while
drinking, will keep alcohol in the stomach longer and slow down absorption.)
drugs
caffine (people consuming these drinks along with alcohol may not realize how intoxicated they
are becoming.)
carbonated drinks (allow alcohol to enter into the bloodstream faster than normal.)
environment
tolerance --> does not lower BAC but can mask the effects
what are the physical signs of intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER -Change in vital signs and
physical appearance:
- Breathing is noticeably slower/shallower
- Excessive sweating; may smell of alcohol and/or cannabis
- The face is flushed/red face
- Eyes are red/glassy/expressionless
