Columbia Bartending COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM 100% SOLVED!!
The Dram Shop Act - ANSWERSDon't serve people who are underage or intoxicated to
the point that they might pose a danger to themselves. Bartenders are liable for illegal
actions that a person we serve might commit.
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) - ANSWERSAmount of alcohol in the bloodstream,
measured as a percentage.
Approximate Drinks Per Hour
2
3
4
8
12
14
16+ - ANSWERSBAC and Effect
0.05- Release of Inhibitions
0.08- DWI legal limit
0.10- Loss of coordination
0.20- Loss of emotional control
0.30- Walking Blackout
0.35- Coma, minimum lethal level
0.40+- DEATH
Six Main Factors That Affect a Person's BAC - ANSWERS1. Size (musculature, not fat
content)
2. Rate of consumption
3. Strength of the drink
4. Gender
5. Food (before, not after)
6. Drug Use (illegal or legal)
Behavioral Cues of Intoxication (JIRC) - ANSWERSJ- Loss of Judgement
I- Loss of Inhibitions
R- Slowed Reactions
C- Poor Coordination
BAC != Tolerance - ANSWERSTolerance is how well someone adapts to exhibiting
behavioral cues (JIRC)
, How to Cut Someone Off - ANSWERS1. Saying no
2. Suggest a non-alcoholic alternative (food, soda, etc.)
3. Suggesting drinking water
4. Blame manager or higher authority
5. Calling the bouncer
The Standard Drink - ANSWERS0.5 oz of pure ethanol:
12 oz beer (4-5%) = 5 oz wine (9-14%) = 1.5 oz liquor (a shot)
ABV and Proof - ANSWERSABV (Alcohol by Volume): Percentage of liquor comprised
of alcohol
Proof: ABV*2
ABV: Beer - ANSWERSPilsner: 3-6%
Lager: 4-5%
India Pale Ale (IPA): 6-7%
Stout: 5-10%
ABV: Wine - ANSWERSSparkling Wine: 8-12%
Dry White: 10-12%
Cabernet: 11-14%
ABV: Fortified Wine - ANSWERSSherry: 17-22%
Vermouth: 15-18%
Port: 16-20%
ABV: Spirits - ANSWERSLiqueurs: 15-25%
Liquors: 40-50%
Absinthe: 55-90%
Everclear: 96-98%
Characteristics: Vodka - ANSWERSClear, odor/ tasteless, neutral grains
Characteristics: Gin - ANSWERSClear, pine needles, neutral grains w/ juniper
Characteristics: Rum - ANSWERSClear/ gold, warm & sweet, sugar cane
Characteristic: Tequila - ANSWERSClear/ gold, spicy, blue agave
Characteristics: Whiskey - ANSWERSBrown, oak, neutral grains
Characteristic: Bourbon - ANSWERSBrown, Sweeter than whiskey, >= 50% corn
Speed Rack - ANSWERSVodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, Triple Sec, Whiskey, Bourbon
EXAM 100% SOLVED!!
The Dram Shop Act - ANSWERSDon't serve people who are underage or intoxicated to
the point that they might pose a danger to themselves. Bartenders are liable for illegal
actions that a person we serve might commit.
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) - ANSWERSAmount of alcohol in the bloodstream,
measured as a percentage.
Approximate Drinks Per Hour
2
3
4
8
12
14
16+ - ANSWERSBAC and Effect
0.05- Release of Inhibitions
0.08- DWI legal limit
0.10- Loss of coordination
0.20- Loss of emotional control
0.30- Walking Blackout
0.35- Coma, minimum lethal level
0.40+- DEATH
Six Main Factors That Affect a Person's BAC - ANSWERS1. Size (musculature, not fat
content)
2. Rate of consumption
3. Strength of the drink
4. Gender
5. Food (before, not after)
6. Drug Use (illegal or legal)
Behavioral Cues of Intoxication (JIRC) - ANSWERSJ- Loss of Judgement
I- Loss of Inhibitions
R- Slowed Reactions
C- Poor Coordination
BAC != Tolerance - ANSWERSTolerance is how well someone adapts to exhibiting
behavioral cues (JIRC)
, How to Cut Someone Off - ANSWERS1. Saying no
2. Suggest a non-alcoholic alternative (food, soda, etc.)
3. Suggesting drinking water
4. Blame manager or higher authority
5. Calling the bouncer
The Standard Drink - ANSWERS0.5 oz of pure ethanol:
12 oz beer (4-5%) = 5 oz wine (9-14%) = 1.5 oz liquor (a shot)
ABV and Proof - ANSWERSABV (Alcohol by Volume): Percentage of liquor comprised
of alcohol
Proof: ABV*2
ABV: Beer - ANSWERSPilsner: 3-6%
Lager: 4-5%
India Pale Ale (IPA): 6-7%
Stout: 5-10%
ABV: Wine - ANSWERSSparkling Wine: 8-12%
Dry White: 10-12%
Cabernet: 11-14%
ABV: Fortified Wine - ANSWERSSherry: 17-22%
Vermouth: 15-18%
Port: 16-20%
ABV: Spirits - ANSWERSLiqueurs: 15-25%
Liquors: 40-50%
Absinthe: 55-90%
Everclear: 96-98%
Characteristics: Vodka - ANSWERSClear, odor/ tasteless, neutral grains
Characteristics: Gin - ANSWERSClear, pine needles, neutral grains w/ juniper
Characteristics: Rum - ANSWERSClear/ gold, warm & sweet, sugar cane
Characteristic: Tequila - ANSWERSClear/ gold, spicy, blue agave
Characteristics: Whiskey - ANSWERSBrown, oak, neutral grains
Characteristic: Bourbon - ANSWERSBrown, Sweeter than whiskey, >= 50% corn
Speed Rack - ANSWERSVodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, Triple Sec, Whiskey, Bourbon
