SIR Signs of Intoxication 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is a behavioural sign of intoxication?
- Ordering water
- Becoming increasingly loud and boisterous (Correct answer)
- Eating a full meal
- Arriving at the establishment
Correct answer: Becoming increasingly loud and boisterous
Becoming increasingly loud and boisterous is a common behavioural sign of intoxication. Alcohol reduces inhibitions, often causing patrons to become louder and more animated than usual.
Question 2: What is a common physical sign of intoxication?
- Good posture
- Slurred speech (Correct answer)
- Clear and focused eyes
- Steady walking
Correct answer: Slurred speech
Slurred speech is one of the most recognizable physical signs of intoxication. Alcohol affects the motor control areas of the brain, making it difficult to articulate words clearly.
Question 3: Why is it important for servers to monitor the number of drinks a patron consumes?
- To calculate the bill correctly
- To assess their level of intoxication and determine when to slow or stop service (Correct answer)
- To offer loyalty rewards
- To ensure they order food
Correct answer: To assess their level of intoxication and determine when to slow or stop service
Monitoring drink counts helps servers assess a patron's level of intoxication and make informed decisions about whether to continue service, slow service, or cut off service.
Question 4: Which factor does NOT affect how quickly a person becomes intoxicated?
- Body weight
- Whether they have eaten
- The colour of their clothing (Correct answer)
- The strength of the drink
Correct answer: The colour of their clothing
The colour of a person's clothing has no effect on their rate of intoxication. Factors that do affect intoxication rate include body weight, food consumption, drink strength, and individual tolerance.
Question 5: What does BAC stand for in the context of alcohol service?
- Bar and Club
- Blood Alcohol Concentration (Correct answer)
- Beverage Alcohol Content
- British Columbia Alcohol Commission
Correct answer: Blood Alcohol Concentration
BAC stands for Blood Alcohol Concentration, which measures the amount of alcohol present in a person's bloodstream as a percentage. It is the standard measure of intoxication.
Question 6: At what BAC level is a person considered legally impaired for driving in BC?
- 0.05%
- 0.10%
- 0.08% (Correct answer)
- 0.02%
Correct answer: 0.08%
In BC, a BAC of 0.08% or above is the criminal code threshold for impaired driving. However, BC also has administrative penalties starting at 0.05% BAC.
SIR Signs of Intoxication 1
Which of the following is a behavioural sign of intoxication?