SIR Identification Checking 2

Question 1

What should a server look for when examining a patron's ID to detect a fake?

Accepted Answer

Check photo resemblance, tactile features like raised text, holograms, card thickness, and overall quality

Answer

Only check the date of birth

Answer

Only check if it has a hologram

Answer

Only check the expiry date

Question 2

What is 'shoulder tapping' in the context of minors and alcohol?

Accepted Answer

When a minor asks a legal-age person to buy alcohol for them

Answer

A bartending technique

Answer

A method of getting a server's attention

Answer

A security check procedure

Question 3

If a patron presents an expired ID, should it be accepted for age verification?

Accepted Answer

No, expired ID should not be accepted as it may no longer accurately represent the person

Answer

Yes, the date of birth is still valid

Answer

Yes, but only if expired within the last year

Answer

Only if the patron explains why it is expired

Question 4

What additional question can a server ask to verify that an ID belongs to the person presenting it?

Accepted Answer

What is the postal code or address shown on the ID?

Answer

What is your favourite drink?

Answer

How much money is in your wallet?

Answer

What is your phone number?

Question 5

What should a server do if they suspect an ID is fake or altered?

Accepted Answer

Politely decline to accept the ID, refuse service, and if appropriate, retain the ID and contact authorities

Answer

Accept it to avoid confrontation

Answer

Serve the patron but report it later

Answer

Ignore their suspicions if the patron seems confident

Question 6

Is a Canadian passport accepted as valid ID for alcohol service in BC?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a valid Canadian passport is accepted as it is government-issued photo ID with a date of birth

Answer

No, only BC-issued ID is accepted

Answer

Only if accompanied by another form of ID

Answer

Only for Canadian citizens