RSA Safe Serving Practices & Alcohol Effects on the Body 3

Question 1

A visibly intoxicated guest claims they will 'just sit in the car and sleep it off.' What should a server do?

Accepted Answer

Call a taxi or rideshare and offer to wait with the guest

Answer

Even if the guest is not driving, sitting in a vehicle while intoxicated can be dangerous and a server should arrange alternative transportation.

Question 2

Which factor does NOT speed up alcohol absorption?

Accepted Answer

Eating a high-fat meal before drinking

Answer

A high-fat meal slows gastric emptying and delays alcohol absorption rather than speeding it up.

Question 3

Under dram shop liability laws, a licensed establishment can be held responsible for damages if they:

Accepted Answer

Serve an already-visibly-intoxicated guest who then causes harm

Answer

Dram shop laws hold establishments liable when they serve alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person who subsequently injures others.

Question 4

A server notices a regular customer acting strangely after only one drink. What should the server consider?

Accepted Answer

The customer may have consumed alcohol elsewhere before arriving

Answer

Pre-loading—drinking before arriving—means a guest's BAC may already be elevated before you serve them their first on-premises drink.

Question 5

What does the term 'standard drink' refer to in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A serving containing approximately 0.6 oz of pure ethanol

Answer

A US standard drink contains about 0.6 fluid ounces (14 grams) of pure alcohol, regardless of the type of beverage.

(RSA) Responsible Server of Alcohol Certification Practice Test