TAM Responsible Alcohol Service & Customer Safety 3

Question 1

Which factor does NOT directly affect how quickly a person becomes intoxicated?

Accepted Answer

The color of the alcoholic beverage

Answer

Beverage color does not affect intoxication rate; body weight, food consumption, and drinking speed all directly influence BAC.

Question 2

A customer claims that coffee will help them sober up before driving. How should a TAM-trained server respond?

Accepted Answer

Explain that only time can lower BAC and offer to call a ride

Answer

Only time reduces BAC; coffee, water, and food do not speed up alcohol metabolism.

Question 3

What is the legal BAC limit for non-commercial drivers in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

Answer

Maryland law sets the legal BAC limit for non-commercial adult drivers at 0.08%.

Question 4

Under Maryland dram shop liability, an establishment can be held responsible if an intoxicated patron they served causes injury to:

Accepted Answer

Third parties harmed by the intoxicated patron

Answer

Maryland dram shop laws can hold an establishment liable when a third party is injured by a patron who was over-served.

Question 5

A customer uses a valid ID showing they are 20 years old. What should a server do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to serve any alcoholic beverage

Answer

Maryland law prohibits selling alcohol to anyone under 21 regardless of parental presence or beverage type.

(TAM) Maryland Techniques of Alcohol Management Certification Practice Test