TABC TABC 5

Question 1

A customer's ID shows they turn 21 tomorrow. Can you legally serve them today?

Accepted Answer

No, they must be 21 on the day of purchase

Answer

A person must have already reached 21 to be served, not be about to turn 21.

Question 2

What is a good practice when a large group orders many drinks at once?

Accepted Answer

Verify each individual's age and monitor for intoxication

Answer

Each person should be age-verified and monitored, even in a group.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'furnishing' alcohol to a minor?

Accepted Answer

Providing, giving, or making alcohol available to a minor

Answer

Furnishing means providing or making alcohol available to a minor, not just selling it.

Question 4

What should you do if a customer appears to be pre-gaming or arrives already intoxicated?

Accepted Answer

Do not serve alcohol and monitor the situation

Answer

A customer who arrives intoxicated should not be served alcohol.

Question 5

Why is it important to document a refusal of service?

Accepted Answer

It provides a record that protects you and the establishment

Answer

Documenting a refusal creates a record that can protect you legally.

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Certification (TABC) Practice Test