ABST Responsible Alcohol Service & Liability

Question 1

What is 'dram shop liability' in the context of alcohol service?

Accepted Answer

Legal liability imposed on establishments that serve alcohol to visibly intoxicated persons or minors who then cause harm

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A type of insurance for bartenders

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A health code violation for dirty glassware

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A tax on alcohol sales

Question 2

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for driving in most US states?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

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0.10%

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0.05%

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0.12%

Question 3

Which of the following is a visible sign of intoxication that servers should watch for?

Accepted Answer

Slurred speech, impaired coordination, and bloodshot eyes

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Ordering food with their drinks

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Arriving at the establishment by taxi

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Drinking water between alcoholic beverages

Question 4

What should a server do if a patron appears to be under 21 and orders an alcoholic beverage?

Accepted Answer

Request a valid government-issued photo ID before serving

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Serve the drink if the patron appears close to 21

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Ask the patron's companions to verify their age

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Serve the drink but make it weaker than normal

Question 5

What is the 'one drink per hour' guideline based on?

Accepted Answer

The average rate at which the human body metabolizes one standard drink of alcohol

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The maximum number of drinks allowed by law per hour

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A recommended serving pace set by the FDA

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The time it takes for alcohol to reach the brain

Question 6

What constitutes a 'standard drink' in the United States?

Accepted Answer

12 oz of beer (5% ABV), 5 oz of wine (12% ABV), or 1.5 oz of distilled spirits (40% ABV)

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Any drink served in a standard glass

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8 oz of any alcoholic beverage

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One bottle of any alcohol regardless of size