RBS RBS Identification & Age Verification 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: An ID scanner returns a 'FAIL' result for a patron's license. What should the bouncer do?
- Allow entry since scanners are often wrong
- Deny entry based on the scanner result (Correct answer)
- Only deny entry if the patron looks underage
- Accept a different form of payment as proof
Correct answer: Deny entry based on the scanner result
A failed scan indicates the ID may be fraudulent or invalid, and the bouncer should deny entry to comply with RBS guidelines.
Question 2: A patron presents a vertical-format driver's license. What does this typically indicate in many U.S. states?
- The patron is from out of state
- The patron is under 21 years of age (Correct answer)
- The license is expired
- The patron has a DUI on record
Correct answer: The patron is under 21 years of age
Many U.S. states issue vertical-format licenses to individuals under 21 to make age verification easier for establishments.
Question 3: Which U.S. federal document is acceptable proof of age at alcohol-serving establishments?
- Social Security card
- U.S. passport (Correct answer)
- Library card
- Health insurance card
Correct answer: U.S. passport
A U.S. passport is a federally issued photo ID that confirms identity and date of birth, making it an acceptable form of age verification.
Question 4: What is 'shoulder tapping' in the context of alcohol compliance?
- A bouncer's technique to remove an unruly patron
- A minor asking an adult to purchase alcohol for them (Correct answer)
- A method to check if a patron is conscious
- A code word for contacting security staff
Correct answer: A minor asking an adult to purchase alcohol for them
Shoulder tapping is when a minor approaches an adult outside a store or bar and asks them to buy alcohol on their behalf.
Question 5: If a patron's ID is expired by one day, what is the recommended action for a bouncer?
- Accept it since it was valid yesterday
- Accept it if the photo clearly matches
- Deny entry because expired IDs are not valid proof of age (Correct answer)
- Allow entry but reduce their drink limit
Correct answer: Deny entry because expired IDs are not valid proof of age
An expired ID is no longer a valid legal document for proving age, and establishments risk liability by accepting it.
Question 6: Under the 'Use it or Lose it' law applicable in some U.S. states, what can happen to a minor caught using a fake ID?
- They receive only a verbal warning
- Their driver's license can be suspended (Correct answer)
- They are automatically enrolled in alcohol education
- Nothing, as minors cannot be penalized
Correct answer: Their driver's license can be suspended
'Use it or Lose it' laws allow states to suspend the driver's license of a minor who uses false identification to obtain alcohol.
RBS RBS Identification & Age Verification 2
An ID scanner returns a 'FAIL' result for a patron's license.
What should the bouncer do?