ServSafe Alcohol - Primary and Advanced 3

Question 1

Approximately how long does the body take to process one standard drink?

Accepted Answer

About 1 hour

Answer

On average the body metabolizes about one standard drink per hour.

Question 2

Which factor does NOT speed up the elimination of alcohol from the body?

Accepted Answer

Drinking coffee

Answer

Coffee may increase alertness but does not lower blood alcohol concentration; only time does.

Question 3

What is a 'standard drink' roughly equivalent to?

Accepted Answer

12 oz of beer, 5 oz of wine, or 1.5 oz of spirits

Answer

A standard drink contains about the same amount of pure alcohol across these portions.

Question 4

Which document is most useful for recording an incident of refused alcohol service?

Accepted Answer

An incident log or report form

Answer

An incident log documents what happened, protecting both staff and the establishment.

Question 5

Why is it risky to serve alcohol to a guest on an empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is absorbed faster, raising BAC quickly

Answer

Without food, alcohol enters the bloodstream more rapidly, increasing intoxication risk.

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