ABST Core Knowledge and Fundamentals 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'standard drink' equivalency in the US?

Accepted Answer

12 oz beer, 5 oz wine, and 1.5 oz 80-proof spirits all contain about the same amount of pure alcohol

Answer

A US standard drink contains approximately 0.6 oz (14g) of pure alcohol, found in 12 oz regular beer, 5 oz wine, or 1.5 oz 80-proof spirits.

Question 2

What does BAC stand for in the context of alcohol service?

Accepted Answer

Blood Alcohol Concentration

Answer

BAC stands for Blood Alcohol Concentration, the percentage of alcohol in a person's bloodstream used to measure intoxication level.

Question 3

A guest orders their fourth drink within two hours. Under ABST principles, what is the server's FIRST responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Assess visible signs of intoxication before serving

Answer

Servers must observe and assess the guest's current visible signs of intoxication before deciding whether to serve another drink.

Question 4

Which factor does NOT directly affect how quickly alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

The color of the alcoholic beverage

Answer

Beverage color has no effect on absorption rate; food, body weight, and carbonation (which speeds absorption) all do.

Question 5

Under most state dram shop laws, which party can be held liable for damages caused by an intoxicated patron?

Accepted Answer

The establishment and/or server who over-served the patron

Answer

Dram shop laws in most states allow civil liability to extend to the establishment and the server who served alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person.

(ABST) Alcohol and Beverage Service Training Practice Test