TAM Special Event Alcohol Service 2

Question 1

At a special event with a cash bar, a guest hands you a $50 bill and asks you to 'keep the drinks coming' for his table. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain that each drink must be ordered and assessed individually

Answer

Pre-payment for unlimited drinks removes the server's ability to monitor and manage individual consumption, which is required under TAM principles.

Question 2

An outdoor festival venue has set up a beer garden with multiple entry points. Which staffing strategy best controls alcohol service?

Accepted Answer

Station servers inside the beer garden and check IDs at all entry points

Answer

Controlling all entry points and having staff inside the beer garden allows continuous monitoring of patrons and prevents uncontrolled access.

Question 3

During a corporate gala, you notice a guest's speech is slurring and he is leaning on the table. His colleague insists he is 'just tired.' What is your best response?

Accepted Answer

Stop alcohol service to the guest and offer water and food

Answer

Visible signs of intoxication such as slurred speech and impaired balance require the server to stop alcohol service regardless of what companions say.

Question 4

A banquet hall is hosting a wedding reception with an open bar. The host requests that servers refill glasses automatically without guests asking. Why is this problematic under TAM?

Accepted Answer

It prevents servers from tracking how much each guest has consumed

Answer

Auto-refilling prevents servers from monitoring individual consumption rates, making it impossible to identify and respond to signs of intoxication.

Question 5

You are working a beer and wine tent at a county fair. A group of teenagers with adults presents IDs showing some are 18. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Serve only the adults in the group after checking all IDs

Answer

In Maryland the legal drinking age is 21; only verified adults of legal age may be served, regardless of who else is in the group.

(TAM) Maryland Techniques of Alcohol Management Certification Practice Test

(TAM) Maryland Techniques of Alcohol Management Certification Practice Test

TAM Special Event Alcohol Service 2