RAMP Manager and Owner Duties 3

Question 1

Which of the following actions by a manager would MOST directly reduce the establishment's liability in a dram shop lawsuit?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining detailed, timestamped service logs for each patron

Answer

Detailed service logs showing when drinks were served and any refusals provide critical evidence that the establishment acted responsibly.

Question 2

A RAMP-certified establishment's alcohol license is up for renewal. What must the owner submit to maintain RAMP status?

Accepted Answer

Proof that all current employees have completed approved training within the certification period

Answer

Renewal of RAMP certification requires documented proof that employees have completed approved training during the certification period.

Question 3

What is the primary reason managers should conduct periodic 'test purchase' programs where a decoy attempts to purchase alcohol underage?

Accepted Answer

To proactively identify compliance gaps before a state enforcement sting

Answer

Internal compliance checks allow managers to find and fix weaknesses in age verification before state enforcement actions impose fines or license suspensions.

Question 4

An employee reports to a manager that a coworker accepted a large tip in exchange for serving a visibly intoxicated patron. What is the manager's duty under RAMP principles?

Accepted Answer

Investigate immediately, discipline the offending employee, and retrain staff if needed

Answer

Managers must act on reports of over-service to prevent harm, protect the license, and reinforce a culture of responsible service.

Question 5

Under RAMP, what is the owner's obligation when a long-term, trained employee transfers to a new role that involves alcohol service at a different location under the same license?

Accepted Answer

Verify that the employee's current training certificate is still valid and covers the new role

Answer

Owners must verify that transferring employees hold a current, valid RAMP training certificate applicable to their new alcohol-service responsibilities.

(RAMP) Certified Responsible Alcohol Management Program Specialist Practice Test

(RAMP) Certified Responsible Alcohol Management Program Specialist Practice Test

RAMP Manager and Owner Duties 3