RAMP Certification Requirements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long is a RAMP certification typically valid before renewal is required?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
Correct answer: 3 years
RAMP certifications are generally valid for three years, after which licensees must renew to maintain their certified status.
Question 2: Which Pennsylvania state agency administers the RAMP program?
- Pennsylvania Department of Health
- Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (Correct answer)
- Pennsylvania State Police
- Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
Correct answer: Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) administers and oversees the RAMP program for licensed alcohol establishments.
Question 3: What is one benefit a RAMP-certified establishment may receive if cited for a first-time violation?
- Automatic license suspension waiver
- Reduced fine or penalty mitigation (Correct answer)
- Permanent exemption from future inspections
- License upgrade to full liquor
Correct answer: Reduced fine or penalty mitigation
RAMP certification can result in reduced fines or mitigation of penalties for a first-time violation before the PLCB.
Question 4: Which component of RAMP requires the licensee owner or manager to complete training personally?
- Server/Seller Training
- New Employee Orientation
- Owner/Manager Training (Correct answer)
- Signage Requirement
Correct answer: Owner/Manager Training
Owner/Manager Training is the RAMP component that specifically requires the licensee principal or designated manager to attend an approved training course.
Question 5: Under RAMP, what must be displayed prominently in a licensed establishment?
- A copy of the training certificates of all employees
- RAMP-approved signage about responsible alcohol service (Correct answer)
- A monthly sales report submitted to the PLCB
- A list of banned patrons
Correct answer: RAMP-approved signage about responsible alcohol service
RAMP requires that approved responsible alcohol service signage be displayed in a conspicuous location within the licensed premises.
Question 6: What percentage of alcohol-serving employees must complete RAMP-approved server training for an establishment to achieve certification?
- 50%
- 75% (Correct answer)
- 90%
- 100%
Correct answer: 75%
At least 75% of employees who serve or sell alcohol must complete approved server/seller training to satisfy the RAMP certification requirement.
Question 7: Which of the following is NOT one of the five RAMP components?
- New Employee Orientation
- Server/Seller Training
- Annual PLCB Audit Submission (Correct answer)
- Owner/Manager Training
Correct answer: Annual PLCB Audit Submission
The five RAMP components are Owner/Manager Training, Server/Seller Training, New Employee Orientation, Signage, and Policies and Procedures — an Annual PLCB Audit Submission is not among them.
RAMP Certification Requirements 2
How long is a RAMP certification typically valid before renewal is required?