ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL EXAM
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●● Which of the following situations would result in a violation of
Alcoholic Beverage Code Chapter 101.63? (16.4)
Answer: Selling alcohol to a person who is obviously intoxicated
●● How is a mixed beverage defined in the Alcoholic Beverage Code?
(16.1)
Answer: A drink made by combining distilled spirits with another liquid
●● What is a key difference between a search and an inspection under
the Alcoholic Beverage Code? (16.3)
Answer: A search requires a warrant or probable cause, while an
inspection is allowed under the Alcoholic Beverage Code without a
warrant
●● Who is responsible for enforcing the Alcoholic Beverage Code?
(16.2)
Answer: All peace officers in Texas
●● What must an officer do before making an arrest for an alcohol-
related offense under the Alcoholic Beverage Code? (16.2)
,Answer: Have probable cause that a violation of the Alcoholic Beverage
Code has occurred
●● What is the penalty for an adult furnishing alcohol to a minor? (16.4)
Answer: Class A misdemeanor
●● What should an officer do if they observe illicit alcohol sales from a
private residence? (16.3)
Answer: Obtain a search warrant before entering the residence
●● What are distilled spirits as defined by the Alcoholic Beverage
Code? (16.1)
Answer: Alcoholic beverages that have been purified or concentrated
through distillation
●● What are the legal hours for alcohol consumption at a licensed
premises? (16.5)
Answer: 7 a.m. to 2:15 a.m.
●● What is the offense for purchasing alcohol for or furnishing alcohol
to a minor? (16.4)
Answer: Class A misdemeanor
●● When can alcoholic beverages be sold at a winery in Texas? (16.5)
, Answer: Monday-Saturday: 8 a.m. to midnight; Sunday: 10 a.m. to
midnight
●● Which of the following is NOT a factor in TABC's administrative
investigations? (16.6)
Answer: The business owner's personal political beliefs
●● What is required in a report of seizure under the Alcoholic Beverage
Code? (16.2)
Answer: A detailed account of the seizure, including the quantity, type of
beverage, and persons involved
●● During an inspection of a bar, an officer observes the sale of alcohol
after legal hours. What action should the officer take? (16.3)
Answer: Cite the establishment and/or arrest the responsible party
●● What is the offense for possessing intoxicants on public school
grounds? (16.4)
Answer: Class A misdemeanor
●● If an officer is conducting an inspection and finds illicit drugs behind
a bar, what should they do? (16.3)
Answer: Seize the drugs and document the discovery in a report
SCRIPT COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
●● Which of the following situations would result in a violation of
Alcoholic Beverage Code Chapter 101.63? (16.4)
Answer: Selling alcohol to a person who is obviously intoxicated
●● How is a mixed beverage defined in the Alcoholic Beverage Code?
(16.1)
Answer: A drink made by combining distilled spirits with another liquid
●● What is a key difference between a search and an inspection under
the Alcoholic Beverage Code? (16.3)
Answer: A search requires a warrant or probable cause, while an
inspection is allowed under the Alcoholic Beverage Code without a
warrant
●● Who is responsible for enforcing the Alcoholic Beverage Code?
(16.2)
Answer: All peace officers in Texas
●● What must an officer do before making an arrest for an alcohol-
related offense under the Alcoholic Beverage Code? (16.2)
,Answer: Have probable cause that a violation of the Alcoholic Beverage
Code has occurred
●● What is the penalty for an adult furnishing alcohol to a minor? (16.4)
Answer: Class A misdemeanor
●● What should an officer do if they observe illicit alcohol sales from a
private residence? (16.3)
Answer: Obtain a search warrant before entering the residence
●● What are distilled spirits as defined by the Alcoholic Beverage
Code? (16.1)
Answer: Alcoholic beverages that have been purified or concentrated
through distillation
●● What are the legal hours for alcohol consumption at a licensed
premises? (16.5)
Answer: 7 a.m. to 2:15 a.m.
●● What is the offense for purchasing alcohol for or furnishing alcohol
to a minor? (16.4)
Answer: Class A misdemeanor
●● When can alcoholic beverages be sold at a winery in Texas? (16.5)
, Answer: Monday-Saturday: 8 a.m. to midnight; Sunday: 10 a.m. to
midnight
●● Which of the following is NOT a factor in TABC's administrative
investigations? (16.6)
Answer: The business owner's personal political beliefs
●● What is required in a report of seizure under the Alcoholic Beverage
Code? (16.2)
Answer: A detailed account of the seizure, including the quantity, type of
beverage, and persons involved
●● During an inspection of a bar, an officer observes the sale of alcohol
after legal hours. What action should the officer take? (16.3)
Answer: Cite the establishment and/or arrest the responsible party
●● What is the offense for possessing intoxicants on public school
grounds? (16.4)
Answer: Class A misdemeanor
●● If an officer is conducting an inspection and finds illicit drugs behind
a bar, what should they do? (16.3)
Answer: Seize the drugs and document the discovery in a report
