TABC Server Responsibilities and Intervention 3

Question 1

What is one key difference between a visibly intoxicated patron and a patron who has simply had one drink?

Accepted Answer

Observable behavioral changes like impaired speech or coordination

Answer

The number of drinks ordered

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The type of alcohol consumed

Answer

Whether they paid with cash or card

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of proactive intervention before intoxication becomes severe?

Accepted Answer

Offering food and water alongside alcohol service

Answer

Refusing to seat the customer

Answer

Charging higher prices for each additional drink

Answer

Turning off the lights in the venue

Question 3

A server notices a patron has been drinking for 3 hours but shows no obvious signs of intoxication. Should the server continue serving?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but monitor closely for emerging signs of intoxication

Answer

No, 3 hours is the legal maximum

Answer

Only if the patron signs a waiver

Answer

No, after 2 hours all service must stop

Question 4

What role does team communication play in responsible alcohol service?

Accepted Answer

It allows staff to share observations about potentially intoxicated patrons

Answer

It is not necessary since each server handles their own tables

Answer

It is required only for VIP guests

Answer

It refers to communicating the drink menu changes

Question 5

If a patron refuses a server's offer of non-alcoholic drinks after a refusal, the server should:

Accepted Answer

Remain firm, stay polite, and involve a manager if needed

Answer

Serve one more alcoholic drink to calm the patron

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Ask another patron to speak to them

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Offer a discount on future visits

Question 6

Which Texas law governs the civil liability of alcohol sellers for serving intoxicated persons?

Accepted Answer

Texas Dram Shop Act (Alcoholic Beverage Code Chapter 2)

Answer

Texas Penal Code Section 49

Answer

Texas Health and Safety Code

Answer

Texas Transportation Code