RST Age Verification and Youth Access Prevention 2

Question 1

A customer presents what appears to be a valid driver's license, but the retailer suspects it may be altered or fake. What should the retailer do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse the sale and decline to serve the customer

Answer

When an ID appears suspicious or potentially fraudulent, the correct action is to refuse the sale, as completing the transaction could still result in a legal violation if the customer is underage.

Question 2

Which of the following details should a retailer examine when inspecting a customer's photo ID for tobacco purchase?

Accepted Answer

The date of birth, expiration date, and photo match

Answer

Retailers should verify that the ID shows a date of birth confirming legal age, that the ID has not expired, and that the photo matches the customer presenting it.

Question 3

Under the Synar Amendment, states must conduct random, unannounced inspections to measure compliance with youth access tobacco laws. What does this federal program primarily aim to reduce?

Accepted Answer

Tobacco purchases by individuals under the legal age

Answer

The Synar Amendment requires states to enforce laws prohibiting tobacco sales to minors and to conduct unannounced compliance checks to reduce illegal sales to youth.

Question 4

A customer claims they forgot their ID but insists they are 25 years old. What is the appropriate retailer response?

Accepted Answer

Refuse the sale until valid government-issued ID is presented

Answer

A verbal claim of age is not sufficient; without a valid, government-issued photo ID, the retailer cannot confirm the customer is of legal age and must refuse the sale.

Question 5

Which of the following is a common red flag indicating a customer may be purchasing tobacco on behalf of a minor (a 'straw purchase')?

Accepted Answer

A group of young-looking individuals waits outside while one adult makes the purchase

Answer

A group of minors waiting outside while one individual (possibly an adult) buys tobacco is a classic indicator of a straw purchase, where tobacco is bought by an adult for underage individuals.

RST - Responsible Service of Tobacco Practice Test

RST - Responsible Service of Tobacco Practice Test

RST Age Verification and Youth Access Prevention 2