ABST Assessment and Evaluation 3

Question 1

A bartender suspects a group of friends is collectively ordering drinks for one visibly impaired member. This practice is known as:

Accepted Answer

Third-party purchasing

Answer

Third-party purchasing occurs when others buy drinks for someone who has already been cut off or is visibly impaired.

Question 2

When using a standard drink equivalency chart to assess service, one standard drink equals approximately how much beer at 5% ABV?

Accepted Answer

12 oz

Answer

One standard drink is defined as 12 oz of regular 5% ABV beer, containing about 14 grams of pure alcohol.

Question 3

Which body system is FIRST affected when alcohol impairs a person's judgment and decision-making?

Accepted Answer

Central nervous system

Answer

Alcohol primarily depresses the central nervous system, impairing cognitive functions like judgment before affecting motor skills.

Question 4

A server must evaluate whether a guest is a 'habitual drunkard' for service purposes. The key indicator is:

Accepted Answer

The guest consistently showing signs of impairment upon arrival

Answer

A habitual drunkard is identified by a pattern of arriving already impaired, suggesting ongoing problematic alcohol use.

Question 5

Which environmental factor can make a guest APPEAR more intoxicated than they actually are?

Accepted Answer

Loud music and flashing lights

Answer

Loud music and flashing lights can cause disorientation, balance issues, and raised voices that mimic intoxication symptoms.

(ABST) Alcohol and Beverage Service Training Practice Test