ServSafe - Alcohol Test 3

Question 1

A guest hands a server a vertical driver's license from out of state. What should the server do first?

Accepted Answer

Check the state's rules, since some states issue vertical IDs to adults

Answer

Vertical licenses usually indicate a minor, but some remain valid after 21, so the birth date and state rules must be checked.

Question 2

Which behavior is a sign a guest is in the second stage of intoxication (losing judgment and reactions)?

Accepted Answer

Slurred speech and slowed movements

Answer

Slurred speech and impaired coordination indicate reactions are slowing, a hallmark of advancing intoxication.

Question 3

A regular customer who is visibly intoxicated insists on one more drink and threatens to complain to the owner. The server should:

Accepted Answer

Politely refuse service and notify the manager

Answer

Service must be stopped for any visibly intoxicated guest, and management should be informed to support the refusal.

Question 4

Which factor causes alcohol to affect a guest more quickly?

Accepted Answer

Drinking on an empty stomach

Answer

Without food in the stomach, alcohol passes into the small intestine and bloodstream faster.

Question 5

What is 'dram shop' liability?

Accepted Answer

Liability of an establishment for damages caused by a guest it served illegally

Answer

Dram shop laws hold establishments liable for harm caused by guests served while intoxicated or underage.

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