ABC Server Training Study Guide – Latest
2025/2026 Exam Prep & Practice Questions
How often does a heavy drinker drink - correct answerThis drinker regularly drinks
multiple times a week and regularly has blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above .10
How does the sale of alcohol help the community? - correct answerAll of the above
Which of these is NOT a negative impact of the sale and use of alcohol on society -
correct answeralcohol causes restaurant and bar revenue to increase
black coffee of a cold shower can sober someone who is drunk - correct answerfalse
which of these are reasons people drink - correct answerall of the above
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention how many people die each
year because of alcohol - correct answer95,000
What type of drug is alcohol? - correct answerDepressant
if the alcohol by volume of a beverage (ABV) is 20% what is the proof of the drink? -
correct answer40%
Select all that is true about impairment - correct answerimpairment means a person is
diminished in function or ability
someone who is drinking may be impaired
an impaired person may not be able to drive
other factors like emotional state or level of exhaustion may impact the impairment of a
person
If you are ABOVE the age of 21 what is the legal BAC limit? - correct answer.08%
If you are BELOW the age of 21 what is the legal BAC limit to operate a vehicle? -
correct answer.01%
A person is considered drunk driving by legal standards - correct answerwhen they are
driviing with a blood alcohol content (BAC) above the limit set by the state.
Select all that apply: What effects does alcohol have when operating a vehicle - correct
answerreduces coordination
reduces reaction time
increases drowsiness
reduces concentration
,impairs vision
drinking alcohol can impair both motor skills and cognitive functioning - correct
answertrue
what is one of the first effects a drinker may notice when drinking alcohol - correct
answerworsened judgment and mental functioning
which of the below issues does a drunk driver tend NOT to do? - correct answerfollow
the laws of the road
someone who is tired or sleep impaired may become impaired more quickly - correct
answertrue
which of the following methods of consumption will get someone impaired quickest -
correct answertaking shots
The BAC chart is different for men than it is for women - correct answertrue
carbonated drinks like soda water or coca-cola speed up the absorption rate of alcohol -
correct answertrue
someone who is bigger will get drunk faster - correct answerfalse
Blood alcohol content (BAC) DOES NOT continue to rise when a person stops drinking
or is unconscious - correct answerfalse
At stage 7 the highest of the BAC Scale with a BAC of .45% or higher which symptoms
can you expect to experience - correct answerdeath
select all the below signs someone may be intoxicated - correct answerflushed face
bloodshot eyes
slow response to questions
argumentative
careless with money
is it legal to serve someone who's visibly intoxicated even if that intoxication is from a
substance other than alcohol - correct answerNo- it is ILLEGAL to serve someone who
is visibly intoxicated
energy drinks help patrons sober up - correct answerfalse
Tommy just started drinking and has had 3 drinks in the past hour and weighs 140
pounds. what is his BAC? - correct answer.08%
Select all symtoms of alcohol poisoning - correct answerconfusion
, vomiting
Pale skin
seizures
low temperature
slow breathing
irregular breathing
passing out
in what organ of the body is most alcohol processed - correct answerliver
What is blood alcohol content (BAC)? - correct answerA measure of the amount of
alcohol in a person has in their blood
which of the following types of liability is NOT discussed in this section - correct
answerchattel liability
how many days does a server have to get trained after starting employment - correct
answer60
if you serve an obviously intoxicated patron youre guilty of a misdemeanor - correct
answertrue
Jerry wants to work at a bona fide restaurant as a server - how old must he be to legally
get the job - correct answer18
you can give away alcohol between the hours of 2am and 6am as long as you dont sell
it - correct answerfalse
local jurisdictions may have additional laws, ordinances and provisions that apply to
ABC licensed premises - correct answertrue
enforcement officers must get a warrant to inspect a premise licensed by the ABC -
correct answerfalse
Alexa has been at the bar for a while and is now too drunk so she must be refused
service - how should you go about refusing service? - correct answerBe courteous but
firm telling her she can no longer be served
Be quiet and discrete so she doesn't feel attacked or embarrassed
Focus on letting her know that it is your duty to safely serve your customers to avoid
liability
Inform the manager and your other co-workers of your decision
Offer a glass of water, non-alcoholic beverage or food item
Lily, a customer of your restaurant asks you to look after her phone and wallet while she
uses the restroom. Should you take responsibility of looking after the items - correct
answerNo - Do not take responsibility for her possessions
2025/2026 Exam Prep & Practice Questions
How often does a heavy drinker drink - correct answerThis drinker regularly drinks
multiple times a week and regularly has blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above .10
How does the sale of alcohol help the community? - correct answerAll of the above
Which of these is NOT a negative impact of the sale and use of alcohol on society -
correct answeralcohol causes restaurant and bar revenue to increase
black coffee of a cold shower can sober someone who is drunk - correct answerfalse
which of these are reasons people drink - correct answerall of the above
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention how many people die each
year because of alcohol - correct answer95,000
What type of drug is alcohol? - correct answerDepressant
if the alcohol by volume of a beverage (ABV) is 20% what is the proof of the drink? -
correct answer40%
Select all that is true about impairment - correct answerimpairment means a person is
diminished in function or ability
someone who is drinking may be impaired
an impaired person may not be able to drive
other factors like emotional state or level of exhaustion may impact the impairment of a
person
If you are ABOVE the age of 21 what is the legal BAC limit? - correct answer.08%
If you are BELOW the age of 21 what is the legal BAC limit to operate a vehicle? -
correct answer.01%
A person is considered drunk driving by legal standards - correct answerwhen they are
driviing with a blood alcohol content (BAC) above the limit set by the state.
Select all that apply: What effects does alcohol have when operating a vehicle - correct
answerreduces coordination
reduces reaction time
increases drowsiness
reduces concentration
,impairs vision
drinking alcohol can impair both motor skills and cognitive functioning - correct
answertrue
what is one of the first effects a drinker may notice when drinking alcohol - correct
answerworsened judgment and mental functioning
which of the below issues does a drunk driver tend NOT to do? - correct answerfollow
the laws of the road
someone who is tired or sleep impaired may become impaired more quickly - correct
answertrue
which of the following methods of consumption will get someone impaired quickest -
correct answertaking shots
The BAC chart is different for men than it is for women - correct answertrue
carbonated drinks like soda water or coca-cola speed up the absorption rate of alcohol -
correct answertrue
someone who is bigger will get drunk faster - correct answerfalse
Blood alcohol content (BAC) DOES NOT continue to rise when a person stops drinking
or is unconscious - correct answerfalse
At stage 7 the highest of the BAC Scale with a BAC of .45% or higher which symptoms
can you expect to experience - correct answerdeath
select all the below signs someone may be intoxicated - correct answerflushed face
bloodshot eyes
slow response to questions
argumentative
careless with money
is it legal to serve someone who's visibly intoxicated even if that intoxication is from a
substance other than alcohol - correct answerNo- it is ILLEGAL to serve someone who
is visibly intoxicated
energy drinks help patrons sober up - correct answerfalse
Tommy just started drinking and has had 3 drinks in the past hour and weighs 140
pounds. what is his BAC? - correct answer.08%
Select all symtoms of alcohol poisoning - correct answerconfusion
, vomiting
Pale skin
seizures
low temperature
slow breathing
irregular breathing
passing out
in what organ of the body is most alcohol processed - correct answerliver
What is blood alcohol content (BAC)? - correct answerA measure of the amount of
alcohol in a person has in their blood
which of the following types of liability is NOT discussed in this section - correct
answerchattel liability
how many days does a server have to get trained after starting employment - correct
answer60
if you serve an obviously intoxicated patron youre guilty of a misdemeanor - correct
answertrue
Jerry wants to work at a bona fide restaurant as a server - how old must he be to legally
get the job - correct answer18
you can give away alcohol between the hours of 2am and 6am as long as you dont sell
it - correct answerfalse
local jurisdictions may have additional laws, ordinances and provisions that apply to
ABC licensed premises - correct answertrue
enforcement officers must get a warrant to inspect a premise licensed by the ABC -
correct answerfalse
Alexa has been at the bar for a while and is now too drunk so she must be refused
service - how should you go about refusing service? - correct answerBe courteous but
firm telling her she can no longer be served
Be quiet and discrete so she doesn't feel attacked or embarrassed
Focus on letting her know that it is your duty to safely serve your customers to avoid
liability
Inform the manager and your other co-workers of your decision
Offer a glass of water, non-alcoholic beverage or food item
Lily, a customer of your restaurant asks you to look after her phone and wallet while she
uses the restroom. Should you take responsibility of looking after the items - correct
answerNo - Do not take responsibility for her possessions
