TAM Card Responsible Service 2

Question 1

What does 'responsible beverage service' mean according to TAM training?

Accepted Answer

Serving alcohol in a way that prevents intoxication, protects public safety, and complies with all applicable laws

Answer

Serving drinks quickly and efficiently

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Only serving premium brands

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Making sure every patron drinks the same amount

Question 2

How should a server pace the delivery of alcoholic drinks to prevent over-consumption?

Accepted Answer

Time delivery so patrons finish one drink before the next arrives, and offer water or food between rounds

Answer

Deliver all ordered drinks immediately regardless of pace

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Wait until all patrons' glasses are empty before taking new orders

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Only slow service for patrons who appear intoxicated

Question 3

What is the server's responsibility regarding patron transportation after drinking?

Accepted Answer

Servers should proactively offer transportation alternatives to patrons who have been drinking

Answer

Servers have no responsibility for how patrons get home

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Only offer transportation if the patron asks

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Transportation is only management's responsibility

Question 4

What is the importance of food service in responsible alcohol service?

Accepted Answer

Food slows alcohol absorption and provides a reason for patrons to visit beyond drinking

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Food has no effect on alcohol consumption

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Food is only served to increase revenue

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Only bars without kitchens need to worry about food

Question 5

What standard drink measurements should servers know for responsible service?

Accepted Answer

12 oz beer at 5% ABV, 5 oz wine at 12% ABV, and 1.5 oz spirits at 40% ABV all equal one standard drink

Answer

Only beer measurements

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Measurements do not matter for responsible service

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Only shots need to be measured

Question 6

What is 'suggestive selling' in the context of responsible service?

Accepted Answer

Suggesting food items, premium single drinks, or non-alcoholic alternatives instead of promoting high-volume alcohol consumption

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Pressuring patrons to drink more alcohol

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Suggesting patrons buy drinks for friends

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Recommending the most expensive items on the menu