ABST Practice and Application 2

Question 1

A guest orders a third round of drinks in 90 minutes and begins slurring words. What is the BEST first step for a responsible server?

Accepted Answer

Slow service, offer water and food, and assess the situation further

Answer

Slowing service while offering food and water allows the server to reassess without escalating the situation prematurely.

Question 2

Which scenario best describes 'second-party liability' in alcohol service?

Accepted Answer

A bar owner is sued after a patron injures a third party in a drunk-driving crash

Answer

Second-party (dram shop) liability holds the establishment responsible when an intoxicated patron they served causes harm to others.

Question 3

You are closing and notice a regular customer, who seemed sober an hour ago, is now unsteady and asking for one more beer. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse and offer to arrange a safe ride home

Answer

Visible intoxication at any point requires refusal of further service and a duty-of-care offer such as arranging transportation.

Question 4

A guest presents an ID that appears to have a laminate bubble and an inconsistent font. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Ask a second employee or manager to verify the ID before serving

Answer

A suspicious ID should be verified by a second trained employee or manager before any alcohol is served.

Question 5

Which practice most effectively prevents over-service during a large private event with open bar?

Accepted Answer

Tracking each guest's consumption with a ticket or wristband system

Answer

A ticket or wristband tracking system gives servers visible data on individual consumption to prevent over-service.

(ABST) Alcohol and Beverage Service Training Practice Test