TIPS Certification Study Guide 2026/2027: Exam Questions, Answers & Alcohol Server Training New Release

Official TIPS Certification Study Guide for 2026/2027 with verified exam questions and answers. Covers alcohol sales laws, liability prevention, checking IDs, recognizing intoxication, behavioral cues, BAC levels, and responsible serving techniques. Essential for servers, bartenders, and hospitality professionals preparing for TIPS certification. 1. 3 Types of Illegal Alcohol Sales ANSWER-1. Underage - guests under 21 2. Third Party - guests who are buying for someone underage 3. Visibly Intoxicated 2. 2 Kinds of Law Covering Liability for Servers of Alcohol – ANSWER-1. Common Negligence Laws 2. Dram Shop Liability Laws 3. Common Negligence Laws – ANSWER-1. Not specific to alcohol 2. Can involve illegal alcohol sales 3. Based on Court Cases 4. Sets a standard for what "reasonable person would do" 5. Every jurisdiction 4. Dram Shop Liability Laws – ANSWER-1. Specific to alcohol sales. 2. Applies to owners of license and their employees. 3. Explain expectations for preventing illegal alcohol sales 4. Set monetary limits for financial judgements in lawsuits 5. Some jurisdictions 5. Reasonable Efforts – ANSWER-Steps to prevent illegal alcohol sales and their consequences 6. Benefits of Using Reasonable Efforts – ANSWER-1. Protect yourself from penalty and liability 7. Some Examples of Reasonable Efforts – ANSWER-Follow safe serve guidelines. Call a cab Suggest food, Get trained, Check ID, Refuse service, Call the police, Place a sign, Suggest non-alcohol drinks 8. ID's that not acceptable – ANSWER-Expired ID's for when guests look underage Any sign that the ID has been altered