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Actual exam questions and verified answers for the servsafe alcohol exam. It covers topics such as legal consequences, business costs, types of liability, dram shop laws, liquor authority regulations, underage drinking prevention, serving intoxicated guests, blood alcohol concentration (bac), factors affecting intoxication, and methods for tracking drinks. It also includes information on valid id verification, dealing with fake ids, and strategies for preventing guest intoxication. This study guide is designed to help individuals prepare for the servsafe alcohol exam and understand responsible alcohol service practices.
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What are the legal consequences cost - ANSWER -fines lawsuits criminal charges
what are the business cost - ANSWER -loss of liquor license loss of revenue increased insurance cost
what are the three types of liability - ANSWER -criminal liability civil liability including dram shop laws administrative liability
criminal liability can result in - ANSWER -jail time probation fines
civil liability - ANSWER -Responsibility for the provision of monetary or other compensation awarded to a plaintiff in a civil action.
What is the cost of not serving alcohol responsibily - ANSWER - Human costs Legal costs Business costs
dram shop law - ANSWER -Made owners and operators of drinking establishments liable for injuries caused by intoxicated customers
Administrative liability - ANSWER -deals with penalties for establishments and employees who do not follow alcohol laws -penalties given by liquor authorities
What do liquor authorities do - ANSWER -grant liquor licenses help enforce state and local liquor laws can penalize establishments and employees who break alcohol laws
what are the penalties from liquor authorities can include but are not limited to - ANSWER -suspension or loss of the establishment's liquor license loss of a server's right to serve alcohol fines against owners and staff
what is the minimum age to buy, possess or drink alcohol - ANSWER - 21 years of age
what are the laws to prevent underage drinking are - ANSWER -must be 21 or older use of fake or altered id's minimum age to enter a bar minimum age for servers and bartenders
laws on serving intoxicated guests - ANSWER -selling and serving alcohol to intoxicated guest you can be held liable and anyone else serving the intoxicated person can be held liable
T/F: Servers can't be held criminally liable for violating alcohol service laws - ANSWER -False
what is the legal age serve - ANSWER -
is it illegal to serve a pregnant women - ANSWER -Yes, in fact if you do not it is considered gender discrimination
What does BAC stand for? - ANSWER -blood alcohol concentration/content (.08)
small intestine - ANSWER -organ from which alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream
liver - ANSWER -organ responsible for breaking down alcohol in the body, it does this at a rate of one drink per hour
can a guest be held liable for passing drinks to an intoxicated person
Can you drink alcohol on the job? - ANSWER -It depends
can guests bring alcohol onto the premises - ANSWER -it is illegal for guests to bring their own alcohol onto the premises unless this is permitted by law and your company policy
what are the illegal activities on premises - ANSWER -gambling and prostitution drinking games and contests illegal drugs
fermentation - ANSWER -yeast breaks down these plants and grains. This is what produces ethanol. beer and wine is created through this process
distillation - ANSWER -removes water from the alcohol. This makes the drink stronger.
Proof means - ANSWER -the strength of liquor by dividing the prof by two you can determine how much alcohol a liquor contains
what are the typical strengths of liquors and what are they - ANSWER -distilled spirits abv 20% wine abv 12-14% beer abv 4-6 %
impaired judgement when drinking affects what areas - ANSWER major motor skills coordination memory judgment
what is the liver speed in removing alcohol - ANSWER -the liver processes alcohol at a constant rate of about one drink per hours
what are some food choice for slowing absorption of alcohol - ANSWER -cheese sticks pizza cheeseburger chicken wings
factors that might affect the intoxication of the guest - ANSWER -prior drinking physical condition emotional state whether someone has eaten or taken medication
What are the ways to track drinks - ANSWER -use a physical tally sheet mark drinks on a coaster or napkin place a printed receipt in front of the guest and update each time uses the point of sale system keep a drink tally on the back of the guest check
what are some ways to avoid over-pouring - ANSWER -use the right size glass
What are the signs of intoxication - ANSWER -relaxed inhibitions impaired judgment slowed reaction time impaired motor coordination
what are the signs of relaxed inhibitions - ANSWER -be overly friendly be unfriendly, depressed, or quiet become loud make rude comments use foul language
Does having a tolerance to alcohol affect a persons BAC? - ANSWER - does not affect a person's BAC at all
Can people show signs of intoxication after having only one drink? - ANSWER -if the person is not experience drinker after a small amount their bodies are not used to it.
how to prevent guests from becoming intoicated - ANSWER -offer water offer food offer nonalcoholic drinks measure liquor set drink limits
Most alcohol is absorbed in the - ANSWER -small intestine
how many drinks can the liver break down in one hour - ANSWER one drink
should you recheck the ID of someone who has already been carded - ANSWER -yes you can check a guest who is already carded
can you accept an ID that's shown to you in a wallet - ANSWER never, you must touch the ID
What are acceptable ID's - ANSWER -state identification passport driver's license
what features are on a valid id - ANSWER -owners photo current (not expired) owners birthdate owners signature intact
Is it okay to accept and ID that is blank on the back - ANSWER -No this is not acceptable
Who will have a higher BAC men or women? Why? - ANSWER Women because they have a higher percentage of body fat, have a smaller amount of a stomach enzyme that helps break down alcohol, and are typically smaller than men, and so have less blood in their bodies.
False - ANSWER -a younger person will have a higher BAC then a senior citizen
why do senior citizens have a higher BAC - ANSWER -body fat typically increases with age and enzyme action tends to slow as a person gets older.
True - ANSWER -an emotional guest will have a high BAC then a senior citizen
small and small intestine - ANSWER -when a person is stressed angry, or afraid, the body diverts blood to the muscles and away from the __ and__. This reduced blood flow slows the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream
True - ANSWER -T/F: Guests who drink alcohol while taking medications or using illegal drugs can intensify the effects of alcohol or experience dangerous interactions
False - ANSWER -T/F: A guess who has eaten will have a higher BAC then a guest who has not eaten
Rate of alcohol for someone who is dieting - ANSWER -alcohol may pass more quickly from the stomach to the small intestine
ghost photo image - ANSWER -copy of the person's photo added to an ID as a security feature. It is usually smaller and fainter than the original photo
ID checking guide - ANSWER -reference tool used to validate ID's. It includes samples and descriptions of current state drivers' licenses. It also includes detailed descriptions of minor and state ID cards