ServSafe - Alcohol Test 5

Question 1

A guest shows an expired driver's license with a birth date proving they are 30. The server should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse it and ask for a valid, unexpired ID

Answer

An expired ID is not a valid form of identification and must be refused regardless of the birth date shown.

Question 2

Which drink contains the MOST alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A cocktail with 3 oz of 80-proof liquor

Answer

Three ounces of 80-proof spirits equals two standard drinks, more than any of the other options.

Question 3

A guest becomes overly friendly, loud, and starts buying rounds for strangers. This most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Stage one intoxication — lowered inhibitions

Answer

Loud, uninhibited, overly social behavior is a classic early sign that alcohol is lowering inhibitions.

Question 4

What should a server do immediately after refusing alcohol service to a guest?

Accepted Answer

Document the incident and inform the manager on duty

Answer

Documenting the refusal and alerting management protects the server and establishment if the incident is questioned later.

Question 5

Two guests share a pitcher of margaritas, and one shows signs of intoxication while the other seems fine. The server should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse the intoxicated guest but may continue serving the sober guest while monitoring closely

Answer

Service is refused per guest, but the server must watch that alcohol is not passed to the intoxicated person.

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