TABC Licensing and Certification 4

Question 1

How soon after being hired should an employer generally have a new server complete TABC certification?

Accepted Answer

Within 30 days of employment

Answer

Within 2 years

Answer

Only after 5 years

Answer

Never, it's optional

Question 2

What is the 'safe harbor' benefit of employing TABC-certified staff?

Accepted Answer

Protection for the employer from certain liability if staff are properly trained and supervised

Answer

Free liquor for the business

Answer

Lower alcohol taxes

Answer

Longer operating hours

Question 3

If a certified server knowingly sells alcohol to a minor, who can face legal consequences?

Accepted Answer

The server, and potentially the business

Answer

Only the minor

Answer

Only the TABC

Answer

No one

Question 4

A TABC certification obtained in Texas is valid for selling alcohol in which locations?

Accepted Answer

Only Texas establishments

Answer

All 50 states

Answer

Only outside Texas

Answer

Only federal properties

Question 5

What must a server typically pass to earn TABC certification after completing the course?

Accepted Answer

A final exam covering the training material

Answer

A physical fitness test

Answer

A background credit check

Answer

A driving test

Question 6

Which best describes the difference between a TABC license and a seller-server certification?

Accepted Answer

A license authorizes a business to sell alcohol; a certification credentials an individual to sell or serve it

Answer

They are identical

Answer

Both are only for individuals

Answer

Both are only for businesses

Question 7

Can an employer legally require certification even if state law does not strictly mandate it for that role?

Accepted Answer

Yes, employers may require certification as a condition of employment

Answer

No, employers cannot add requirements

Answer

Only with TABC's written permission

Answer

Only for managers