Bartender Certification Responsible Alcohol Service 3

Question 1

What is 'dram shop liability' and how does it affect a bartender?

Accepted Answer

A legal principle holding a bar or bartender liable for damages caused by an intoxicated patron they served

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A tax on spirits purchased at bars

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A certification requirement for serving specialty spirits

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A fee charged to establishments for late-night alcohol service

Question 2

What are the four main factors affecting how quickly a person becomes intoxicated?

Accepted Answer

Body weight, gender, food consumption, and the rate of drinking

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Height, hair color, eye color, and blood type

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Age, clothing style, job occupation, and blood pressure

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Nationality, diet, medication only, and shoe size

Question 3

What is the legal Blood Alcohol Content (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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0.15%

Question 4

Which of the following is an effective way to help a guest sober up before driving?

Accepted Answer

Giving them food and waiting — only time reduces BAC

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Serving them black coffee

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Having them do physical exercise

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Giving them a cold shower

Question 5

What is the primary goal of TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) certification?

Accepted Answer

To train servers and bartenders to prevent intoxication, impaired driving, and underage drinking through responsible alcohol service

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To teach bartenders how to increase drink sales through suggestive techniques

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To certify bartenders in advanced mixology techniques

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To provide licensing for bars to serve alcohol past midnight

Question 6

When checking a customer's ID, which documents are generally acceptable proof of age?

Accepted Answer

Government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, US passport, or military ID

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Any card with a photo, including store loyalty cards

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A birth certificate alone without a photo ID

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A digital photo of a driver's license on a smartphone