RSA Identifying Intoxication & Intervention Techniques 4

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes the 'counting standard' used in responsible alcohol service?

Accepted Answer

Tracking the number of drinks served to each individual guest

Answer

Per-guest drink tracking allows servers to estimate BAC and identify when a guest is approaching intoxication.

Question 2

A guest exhibits 'dry mouth' and keeps licking their lips while speaking. In the context of RSA training, this could indicate:

Accepted Answer

A possible sign of alcohol intoxication combined with dehydration caused by drinking

Answer

Alcohol is a diuretic that causes dehydration, and dry mouth or lip-licking can be a subtle intoxication cue.

Question 3

In a third-party liability (dram shop) case, which server behavior offers the STRONGEST legal defense?

Accepted Answer

Documenting that the guest appeared sober when served and that service was refused when signs of intoxication appeared

Answer

Documented observation and refusal when intoxication signs appeared demonstrates the server acted responsibly under dram shop law.

Question 4

A guest at the bar is sitting still and talking quietly but has noticeably glazed eyes and a flushed face. The server should:

Accepted Answer

Recognize the physical signs and reduce or stop alcohol service

Answer

Glazed eyes and flushed face are physical signs of alcohol's effect on the body, even when behavior appears quiet.

Question 5

Why should servers avoid saying 'you've had too much to drink' when cutting off a guest?

Accepted Answer

Both B and C are correct

Answer

The phrase is both confrontational and inaccurate, since servers observe behavior — not BAC — and should frame refusals respectfully.

(RSA) Responsible Server of Alcohol Certification Practice Test