SIR Identification Checking 6

Question 1

What is the 'challenge 25' approach to ID verification?

Accepted Answer

A policy of requesting ID from any patron who appears to be under 25 years of age

Answer

Challenging patrons to drink 25 drinks

Answer

A quiz with 25 questions about ID

Answer

Serving only patrons over 25

Question 2

How should servers handle a situation where a patron's ID photo looks very different from their current appearance?

Accepted Answer

Ask additional verification questions, request a second form of ID, or consult a manager before accepting

Answer

Accept it without question

Answer

Reject the ID automatically

Answer

Accept it only if the patron provides an explanation

Question 3

What is the server's responsibility regarding ID checking at the end of a long shift?

Accepted Answer

The same diligence must be maintained throughout the entire shift regardless of fatigue or busyness

Answer

ID checking becomes less important late at night

Answer

Only check ID if the manager reminds them

Answer

Focus on closing tasks instead

Question 4

What recent technological development has changed ID verification in BC?

Accepted Answer

The BC Services Card app and digital ID options that provide verifiable digital identification

Answer

Social media verification

Answer

Fingerprint scanning at bars

Answer

Retinal scanning

Question 5

What should a server do if they accidentally serve a minor who presented convincing fake ID?

Accepted Answer

Report the incident to management immediately, document everything, and cooperate with any investigation

Answer

Nothing, it was not their fault

Answer

Deny it happened

Answer

Blame the ID card manufacturer

Question 6

What is the best practice for training new staff on ID verification?

Accepted Answer

Pair them with experienced staff, provide examples of local valid IDs, review common fraud techniques, and assess competence before independent work

Answer

Let them learn on the job

Answer

Give them a pamphlet to read

Answer

Show them one example and let them start