ABST Core Knowledge and Fundamentals 3

Question 1

A guest presents an ID that appears altered or tampered with. What should a responsible server do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to serve alcohol and, if policy requires, confiscate the ID

Answer

A tampered or suspicious ID should result in a refused sale; many establishments also have policies to retain and report such IDs.

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a 'third-party' liability situation under dram shop laws?

Accepted Answer

A pedestrian injured by a drunk driver who was over-served at a bar

Answer

Third-party liability arises when an over-served patron harms someone else, such as a pedestrian hit by a drunk driver.

Question 3

What does 'alcohol by volume' (ABV) measure?

Accepted Answer

The percentage of the total drink volume that is pure ethanol

Answer

ABV expresses the proportion of ethanol in the total liquid volume as a percentage, allowing comparison of strength across different beverages.

Question 4

A patron tells a server, 'Don't worry, I live right around the corner.' The server should:

Accepted Answer

Still refuse service if the guest appears intoxicated, regardless of transportation plans

Answer

Proximity to home does not change the server's obligation to refuse service to a visibly intoxicated person, as harm can still occur even on foot.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the role of food in relation to alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

Food slows alcohol absorption by keeping it in the stomach longer

Answer

Eating food, especially before or during drinking, slows gastric emptying and delays the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream.

(ABST) Alcohol and Beverage Service Training Practice Test