Bartender Responsible Alcohol Service Questions and Answers

Question 1

A patron is slurring their speech, stumbling, and has become unusually loud. According to responsible alcohol service guidelines, what is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Refuse further service of alcohol and offer water or food.

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Ignore the behavior as long as they are not bothering other guests.

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Serve them one last drink, but make it a weaker one.

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Tell them to be quiet or they will be asked to leave.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered a legally acceptable form of identification for verifying a patron's age to purchase alcohol in most US jurisdictions?

Accepted Answer

A college or university student ID card.

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A valid, state-issued driver's license with a photograph.

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A U.S. Military ID card.

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An official U.S. Passport or Passport Card.

Question 3

Laws that hold a business and its employees liable for serving alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person or a minor who then causes harm to others are known as:

Accepted Answer

Dram Shop Laws

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Hospitality Liability Acts

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Beverage Service Codes

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Good Samaritan Laws

Question 4

A group of friends is ordering drinks. One individual is visibly intoxicated, but their sober friend offers to buy the next round for them. What should the bartender do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to serve any more alcohol to the intoxicated person, explaining the policy to the sober friend.

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Serve the drink to the sober friend to give to the intoxicated person.

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Only serve the intoxicated person a beer or wine instead of a cocktail.

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Ask the entire group to leave the establishment immediately.

Question 5

In most U.S. states, a person is considered legally intoxicated for the purpose of operating a motor vehicle when their Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is at or above what level?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

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0.05%

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0.10%

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0.02%

Question 6

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for preventing a patron from becoming intoxicated?

Accepted Answer

Offer high-protein and fatty foods, and serve water with alcoholic beverages.

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Encourage them to drink quickly to meet last call.

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Suggest switching to drinks with a higher alcohol concentration.

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Avoid conversation to allow them to focus on their drinking.