Bartender School Written Test –
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the main duty of a bartender?
✔✔To prepare and serve drinks safely and professionally
What does “neat” mean when ordering a drink?
✔✔Served without ice
What does “on the rocks” mean?
✔✔Served over ice
What is the purpose of a jigger?
✔✔To measure liquor accurately
Why is proper measuring important in bartending?
✔✔To control cost and ensure consistency
What is a garnish?
✔✔An item used to decorate or enhance a drink
Why are garnishes important?
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,✔✔They add flavour and visual appeal
What does “shaken” mean in drink preparation?
✔✔Mixed in a shaker with ice
What does “stirred” mean in bartending?
✔✔Mixed gently with a spoon
Why are some drinks stirred instead of shaken?
✔✔To avoid cloudiness and over-dilution
What is a highball glass?
✔✔A tall glass used for mixed drinks
What is a rocks glass?
✔✔A short glass used for spirits and cocktails
What does “double” mean in a drink order?
✔✔Twice the amount of alcohol
What is proof in alcohol?
✔✔A measure of alcohol strength
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, What is the purpose of ice in a drink?
✔✔To chill and slightly dilute
Why should ice be handled with a scoop?
✔✔To prevent contamination
What is bar sanitation?
✔✔Keeping the bar clean and safe
Why is cleanliness important behind the bar?
✔✔To protect customer health
What is a bar mat used for?
✔✔To keep surfaces dry and safe
What does FIFO mean in bartending?
✔✔First in, first out
Why is FIFO important?
✔✔To use older stock first
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the main duty of a bartender?
✔✔To prepare and serve drinks safely and professionally
What does “neat” mean when ordering a drink?
✔✔Served without ice
What does “on the rocks” mean?
✔✔Served over ice
What is the purpose of a jigger?
✔✔To measure liquor accurately
Why is proper measuring important in bartending?
✔✔To control cost and ensure consistency
What is a garnish?
✔✔An item used to decorate or enhance a drink
Why are garnishes important?
1
,✔✔They add flavour and visual appeal
What does “shaken” mean in drink preparation?
✔✔Mixed in a shaker with ice
What does “stirred” mean in bartending?
✔✔Mixed gently with a spoon
Why are some drinks stirred instead of shaken?
✔✔To avoid cloudiness and over-dilution
What is a highball glass?
✔✔A tall glass used for mixed drinks
What is a rocks glass?
✔✔A short glass used for spirits and cocktails
What does “double” mean in a drink order?
✔✔Twice the amount of alcohol
What is proof in alcohol?
✔✔A measure of alcohol strength
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, What is the purpose of ice in a drink?
✔✔To chill and slightly dilute
Why should ice be handled with a scoop?
✔✔To prevent contamination
What is bar sanitation?
✔✔Keeping the bar clean and safe
Why is cleanliness important behind the bar?
✔✔To protect customer health
What is a bar mat used for?
✔✔To keep surfaces dry and safe
What does FIFO mean in bartending?
✔✔First in, first out
Why is FIFO important?
✔✔To use older stock first
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