- Alcohol Test Flashcards

Which item is generally NOT an acceptable form of ID for purchasing alcohol?

Answer: A birth certificate

A birth certificate has no photo and cannot confirm the identity of the person presenting it.

What is the only thing that will sober up an intoxicated guest?

Answer: Time

Only time allows the liver to metabolize alcohol; coffee, food, and showers do not lower BAC.

Approximately how fast does the average liver metabolize alcohol?

Answer: About one standard drink per hour

The liver processes roughly one standard drink per hour regardless of what the guest does.

A server suspects an ID is fake because the hologram looks wrong and the guest hesitates when asked their zip code. What should the server do?

Answer: Refuse the sale and follow house policy on questionable IDs

When an ID cannot be verified as genuine, the sale must be refused and the establishment's policy followed.

Which guest will typically reach a higher blood alcohol content from the same number of drinks?

Answer: A smaller, lighter person

Less body mass and water means the same alcohol produces a higher BAC.

An intoxicated guest is about to drive home. After refusing further service, the best next step is to:

Answer: Offer alternatives like a taxi or rideshare and involve a manager

The establishment should try to arrange safe transportation and involve management; letting an intoxicated guest drive creates liability.

Why should a bartender measure spirits with a jigger instead of free pouring?

Answer: It ensures consistent alcohol amounts so intoxication can be tracked accurately

Measured pours keep each drink a known standard size, making it possible to count drinks reliably.