BASSET Exam Questions And Correct Answers
Updated 2026
Alcohol – ANSWER: The product of distillation of any fermented liquid, whether
rectified or diluted, whatever may be the origin thereof, and includes synthetic ethyl
alcohol
Alcoholic Liquor - ANSWER: Includes alcohol, spirits, wine and beer, and every liquid
or solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer, and capable of
being consumed as a beverage by a human being.
BAC - ANSWER: Abbreviation for blood alcohol content, which is a measurement of
the concentration of alcohol in the blood.
Beer - ANSWER: A beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or
concoction of barley, or other grain, malt and hops in water, and includes, among other
things, beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter and the like.
Infusions - ANSWER: The result of a process where distilled spirits have been
flavor enhanced by adding natural elements such as fruit, nuts, herbs or spices.
These elements soak in the spirits releasing their unique flavors for a predetermined
amount of time creating infusions or infused spirits.
Legal Drinking Age - ANSWER: 21 years of age
Minor - ANSWER: A person under 18 years of age
Off-Premises - ANSWER: The sale of any alcoholic beverage for consumption off the
premises where sold (e.g. at stores, etc.).
On-Premises - ANSWER: The sale of any alcoholic beverage for consumption on the
premises where sold (e.g. at bars, restaurants, hotels, etc.).
Premises - ANSWER: The place or location where alcoholic beverages are
manufactured, stored, displayed, or offered for sale or where drinks containing
alcoholic beverages are mixed, concocted and served for consumption.
Restaurant - ANSWER: Any public place kept, used, maintained, advertised and held
out to the public as a place where meals are served, and where meals are actually and
regularly served, without sleeping accommodations, such space being provided with
adequate and sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity and having
employed therein a sufficient number and kind of employees to prepare, cook and serve
suitable food for its guests.
,Retailer - ANSWER: A person who sells, or offers for sale, alcoholic liquor for use or
consumption and not for resale in any form.
Spirits - ANSWER: Any beverage which contains alcohol obtained by distillation,
mixed with water or other substance in solution, and includes brandy, rum, whiskey,
gin, or other spirituous liquors, and such liquors when rectified, blended or otherwise
mixed with alcohol or other substances.
Underage Person - ANSWER: A person who is not of legal drinking age; i.e., a
person who is under 21 years of age.
Wine - ANSWER: Any alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of the
natural contents of fruits, or vegetables, containing sugar, including such
beverages when fortified by the addition of alcohol or spirits.
Alcohol is not - ANSWER: a stimulant
Alcohol acts as - ANSWER: a sedative on the sensory and motor systems, dulling
normal reactions and altering a person's behavior.
Alcohol is a - ANSWER: depressant drug that directly affects the entire nervous
system.
How much alcohol is absorbed by the stomach - ANSWER: 20%
How much alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream - ANSWER: 75-80%
What is the average time it takes for an alcoholic drink to be completely absorbed into
the bloodstream? - ANSWER: 45-90 minutes
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the nervous system and affects the areas of the
brain in this order - ANSWER: 1. Cortex: Judgement
2. Cerebellum: Coordination
3. Limbic System: Emotion
4. Brain Stem: Respiratory System
Is Alcohol Poisoning a drug overdose? - ANSWER: Yes
What two ways is alcohol removed from the body? - ANSWER: Metabolism:
through the liver
Excretion: breathing, perspiration, urine
, How quickly does the body eliminate alcohol? - ANSWER: A healthy body
eliminates about one standard drink per hour
What does BAC 0.10% mean? - ANSWER: 1 part alcohol per 1,000 parts of blood
Standard serving for beer - ANSWER: 12 oz
Standard serving for wine - ANSWER: 5 oz
standard serving for 80 proof spirits - ANSWER: 1.25
oz standard serving for 100 proof spirits - ANSWER: 1 oz
What is one effect alcohol can have on a person if taken with certain drugs? -
ANSWER: Alcohol can reduce the effect certain drugs have on a person.
True or False: Drivers age 21 and over are considered to be driving under the
influence with a BAC of .08 or above - ANSWER: true
What are some factors that affect a person's BAC? - ANSWER: Amount of alcohol,
Time spent consuming alcohol, Food, Age, Health
What are the limits for driving under the influence in IL? - ANSWER: Under 21:
0.01
School Bus Drivers: 0.01 Commercial
License: 0.04
21 and above: 0.08
According to the principle of basic equivalency, a standard serving go wine is? -
ANSWER: 5 ounces
A person's ability to perform the skills required for driving is often affected by BAC levels
that are . - ANSWER: well below a BAC of 0.08
True or False: As long as a person eats food while he/she is drinking, he/she will not
become intoxicated - ANSWER: False
Alcohol is a depressant drug that directly affects the ... - ANSWER: entire nervous
system
What are some of the predictable effects alcohol has on driving ability? - ANSWER:
0.08 BAC: Impaired perception, reduced information processing capability and short
term memory loss.
Updated 2026
Alcohol – ANSWER: The product of distillation of any fermented liquid, whether
rectified or diluted, whatever may be the origin thereof, and includes synthetic ethyl
alcohol
Alcoholic Liquor - ANSWER: Includes alcohol, spirits, wine and beer, and every liquid
or solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer, and capable of
being consumed as a beverage by a human being.
BAC - ANSWER: Abbreviation for blood alcohol content, which is a measurement of
the concentration of alcohol in the blood.
Beer - ANSWER: A beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or
concoction of barley, or other grain, malt and hops in water, and includes, among other
things, beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter and the like.
Infusions - ANSWER: The result of a process where distilled spirits have been
flavor enhanced by adding natural elements such as fruit, nuts, herbs or spices.
These elements soak in the spirits releasing their unique flavors for a predetermined
amount of time creating infusions or infused spirits.
Legal Drinking Age - ANSWER: 21 years of age
Minor - ANSWER: A person under 18 years of age
Off-Premises - ANSWER: The sale of any alcoholic beverage for consumption off the
premises where sold (e.g. at stores, etc.).
On-Premises - ANSWER: The sale of any alcoholic beverage for consumption on the
premises where sold (e.g. at bars, restaurants, hotels, etc.).
Premises - ANSWER: The place or location where alcoholic beverages are
manufactured, stored, displayed, or offered for sale or where drinks containing
alcoholic beverages are mixed, concocted and served for consumption.
Restaurant - ANSWER: Any public place kept, used, maintained, advertised and held
out to the public as a place where meals are served, and where meals are actually and
regularly served, without sleeping accommodations, such space being provided with
adequate and sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity and having
employed therein a sufficient number and kind of employees to prepare, cook and serve
suitable food for its guests.
,Retailer - ANSWER: A person who sells, or offers for sale, alcoholic liquor for use or
consumption and not for resale in any form.
Spirits - ANSWER: Any beverage which contains alcohol obtained by distillation,
mixed with water or other substance in solution, and includes brandy, rum, whiskey,
gin, or other spirituous liquors, and such liquors when rectified, blended or otherwise
mixed with alcohol or other substances.
Underage Person - ANSWER: A person who is not of legal drinking age; i.e., a
person who is under 21 years of age.
Wine - ANSWER: Any alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of the
natural contents of fruits, or vegetables, containing sugar, including such
beverages when fortified by the addition of alcohol or spirits.
Alcohol is not - ANSWER: a stimulant
Alcohol acts as - ANSWER: a sedative on the sensory and motor systems, dulling
normal reactions and altering a person's behavior.
Alcohol is a - ANSWER: depressant drug that directly affects the entire nervous
system.
How much alcohol is absorbed by the stomach - ANSWER: 20%
How much alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream - ANSWER: 75-80%
What is the average time it takes for an alcoholic drink to be completely absorbed into
the bloodstream? - ANSWER: 45-90 minutes
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the nervous system and affects the areas of the
brain in this order - ANSWER: 1. Cortex: Judgement
2. Cerebellum: Coordination
3. Limbic System: Emotion
4. Brain Stem: Respiratory System
Is Alcohol Poisoning a drug overdose? - ANSWER: Yes
What two ways is alcohol removed from the body? - ANSWER: Metabolism:
through the liver
Excretion: breathing, perspiration, urine
, How quickly does the body eliminate alcohol? - ANSWER: A healthy body
eliminates about one standard drink per hour
What does BAC 0.10% mean? - ANSWER: 1 part alcohol per 1,000 parts of blood
Standard serving for beer - ANSWER: 12 oz
Standard serving for wine - ANSWER: 5 oz
standard serving for 80 proof spirits - ANSWER: 1.25
oz standard serving for 100 proof spirits - ANSWER: 1 oz
What is one effect alcohol can have on a person if taken with certain drugs? -
ANSWER: Alcohol can reduce the effect certain drugs have on a person.
True or False: Drivers age 21 and over are considered to be driving under the
influence with a BAC of .08 or above - ANSWER: true
What are some factors that affect a person's BAC? - ANSWER: Amount of alcohol,
Time spent consuming alcohol, Food, Age, Health
What are the limits for driving under the influence in IL? - ANSWER: Under 21:
0.01
School Bus Drivers: 0.01 Commercial
License: 0.04
21 and above: 0.08
According to the principle of basic equivalency, a standard serving go wine is? -
ANSWER: 5 ounces
A person's ability to perform the skills required for driving is often affected by BAC levels
that are . - ANSWER: well below a BAC of 0.08
True or False: As long as a person eats food while he/she is drinking, he/she will not
become intoxicated - ANSWER: False
Alcohol is a depressant drug that directly affects the ... - ANSWER: entire nervous
system
What are some of the predictable effects alcohol has on driving ability? - ANSWER:
0.08 BAC: Impaired perception, reduced information processing capability and short
term memory loss.
