ServSafe Alcohol Exam Questions and Answers Updated (2024 / 2025) (Verified Answers)

ServSafe Alcohol Exam Questions and Answers Updated (2024 / 2025) (Verified Answers) T/F You may be charged with a crime simply for serving a guest who appears to be intoxicated. True T/F It is illegal to serve alcohol to a pregnant woman. False T/F Dram shop laws protect the server from being sued in the event that an intoxicated guest injures another individual. False T/F The state liquor authority can suspend an establishment's liquor license for allowing a minor to enter the establishment with a fake ID. True T/F All guests must be 21 years old to purchase alcohol. True What is the difference between Criminal Law and Civil Law? Criminal Law - May face criminal charges if you break state, county, or municipal alcohol laws. (Criminal court) Civil Law - Can be sued to pay damages to an injured guest if you contributed to the guest's injury or did nothing to prevent it. (Civil court) Dram Shop Laws - Allow a third party to sue for injuries caused by a guest who was drinking there. - Allow third parties to sue business, employees, etc. - Provide limits on money damages that can be awarded to third parties. What are the three types of damages awarded? Actual Damages Compensatory Damages Punitive Damages How old do you need to be to purchase alcohol in all 50 states? 21 years old Who is alcohol authority? State or municipal agency that enforces alcohol regulations and licensing laws. - Often called ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control) When are you allowed to serve alcohol? 9AM - 2AM How old do you have to be to serve alcohol? 18 Years Old State or municipal liquor authorities can issue citations for a) drunk driving b) serving a pregnant woman c) serving alcohol to a minor d) fighting in the establishment C Which is a role of the liquor authority? a) issue liquor licenses b) initiate law suits against drunk drivers c) issue citations to minors for presenting fake IDs d) initiate criminal charges against establishments who serve minors A Which is a criminal violation related to the sale and service of alcohol? a) serving alcohol to a minor b) failing to fill out an incident report c) firing a server who over-served a guest d) refusing to serve a guest who arrived intoxicated A Which situation best describes dram shop liability? a) a manager is fined for allowing the sale of drugs on the premises b) a server is fined by the liquor authority for serving alcohol to a minor c) a bartender is given jail time for serving a guest who appeared intoxicated d) a person sues the bartender who served the intoxicated guest who injured him D Which is a possible consequence for violating the liquor code? a) jail time b) probation c) misdemeanor d) liquor - license suspension D List three alcohol-law violations that most states will hold you criminally liable for. 1. Serving alcohol to a minor 2. Serving a guest who is or appears to be intoxicated 3. Possessing, selling, or allowing the sale of drugs on the premises T/F Drink for drink, a lean guest will have a higher BAC than a guest with a large amount of body fat. False T/F A 12-ounce beer contains less alcohol than 1 1/2 ounces of 80-proof vodka. False T/F The liver can break down alcohol at the rate of two drinks per hour. False T/F Carbohydrates are the best type of food to serve with alcohol to help prevent intoxication. False T/F A guest who switches to larger or stronger drinks may be intoxicated. True Where is alcohol absorbed into the bloodstream? How long it takes to absorb alcohol? The small intestine; the Liver is responsible for breaking down alcohol at a rate of one drink per hour. What is the BAC? Blood Alcohol Content; Amount of alcohol that has been absorbed into the bloodstream. It is stated as a percentage. How does alcohol effect a person? The smaller you are, the higher the BAC. Larger percentage of body fat will have a higher BAC. A woman will have a higher BAC than a man because we have a small amount of the stomach enzyme. The more alcohol in the drink, the higher the BAC. The older you are, the higher the BAC (senior citizen) Carbonation can speed the rate of BAC Someone who has not ate will have a higher BAC What are the physical signs of intoxication? - Relaxed Inhibitions (overly friendly, being loud, bad languages) - Impaired Judgement (complain about the strength of the drink, drink faster or switch to stronger drinks, carless with money) - Slowed Reaction Time (Talk or move slowly, drowsy, can't concentrate, glassy eyed) - Impaired Motor Coordination (stagger, stumble, fall, spilling drinks, slurring) Proof and Percentage of Alcohol 100 - Proof Whiskey = 50% alcohol (100/2) 80 - Proof Vodka = 40% alcohol (80/2) Drink Equivalency 1 serving size = - 5 ounces of wine - 12 ounces of beer - 1 1/2 ounces of 80 - proof liquor - 1 ounce of 100 - proof liquor How to prevent guests from becoming intoxicated - Count drinks - Have every employee give imput Estimate BAC: 160 - pound man who drank five 12 ounce beers in one hour This man had 5 drinks, since a 12 ounce beer is considered one drink. His approximate BAC would be .101. Estimate BAC: 100 pound woman who drank three 5 ounce glasses of wine in one hour This woman has had three drinks, since a five ounce glass of wine is considered one drink. Her approximate BAC is .119 Estimate BAC: 180 pound woman who drank three mixed drinks, each containing 1 1/2 ounces of 80 proof vodka in one hour This woman has had three drinks, since 1 1/2 ounces of 80 proof liquor is considered one drink. Her approximate BAC is .059 Estimate BAC: 240 pound man who drank five shots (five ounces) of 100 proof bourbon in one hour This man actually had five drinks, since each 100 proof shot is considered one drink. His approximate BAC would be .062. Count the drinks: 60 ounce pitcher of beer 5 Count the drinks: 3 ounces of 80 proof vodka on the rocks 2 Count the drinks: 2 ounces of 100 proof whiskey 2 Count the drinks: 15 ounce carafe of wine 3 Count the drinks: 12 ounce beer and a shot of 100 proof whiskey 2 Which food items are best for preventing intoxication? (more than one answer) -Bread -Pizza -Potato Chips