ServSafe Alcohol Practice Test & Answers

ServSafe Alcohol Practice Test and Answers for Primary and Advanced Certification

There are two ServSafe Alcohol tests. The ServSafe Alcohol Primary and the ServSafe Alcohol Advanced. Check with your local health department or restaurant association to determine which one you need.

ServSafe Alcohol certification is not accepted in every state. Or there may be supplemental information that is different for each jurisdiction. These practice tests are based on the most common questions found in all municipalities.

ServSafe Alcohol Primary

The ServSafe Alcohol Primary exam is the easier one of the two. There are 40 questions and you must achieve a score of at least 75% in order to pass. That means that you need to correctly answer at least 30 of the questions correctly.

The ServSafe Alcohol Primary exam does not need to be taken under the supervision of a proctor. You are allowed to take it at home.

ServSafe Alcohol Advanced

The ServSafe Alcohol Advanced exam is more difficult. There are 70 questions but you are only graded on 60 of them. The remaining 10 are “pilot” questions to determine if they will be included in future exams. You need to score at least 80% in order to pass. This means correctly answer at least 48 of the 60 graded questions.

The ServSafe Alcohol exam must be taken in the presence of a proctor, you are not allowed to take the test alone.

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Primary ServSafe Alcohol Test (40 Questions)

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Question 1

It is against the law in most states to drive with what Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)?

A	.06 or higher.
B	.03 or higher.
C	.05 or higher.
D	.08 or higher.

Question 2

How old must a person be to purchase alcohol in most states?

A	19 years old.
B	21 years old.
C	18 years old.
D	20 years old.

Question 3

The liver breaks down alcohol in the body at what rate?

A	2 drinks per hour.
B	1 drink per hour.
C	3 drinks per hour.
D	4 drinks per hour.

Question 4

When is the best time to inform a guest that you have to stop alcohol service?

A	As you serve the person’s last drink
B	After you have arranged a safe ride home for the person
C	Before the person has ordered food
D	When the person tries to order another drink

Question 5

What should you say to a guest when stopping service?

A	“Sorry sir, but you’re having trouble talking, so we think you’ve had enough.”
B	“Sorry sir, but you might hurt someone if we gave you another drink, so we can’t serve you anymore tonight.”
C	“Sorry sir, but you’ve had enough and I will not be able to serve you any more alcohol.”
D	“Sorry sir, but I’m not able to serve you any more alcohol this evening.”

Question 6

How many drinks are in a 2-ounce glass of 100-proof whiskey?

A	4
B	3
C	1
D	2

Question 7

Which will result in a reduction of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream and help them sober up?

A	Passage of time
B	Taking a cold shower
C	Drinking coffee
D	Exercising vigorously

Question 8

What should you do if a guest is intoxicated when he arrives at your establishment?

A	Find out where he was drinking previously and report it to the police.
B	Do not serve him alcohol.
C	Physically prevent him from entering.
D	Serve him alcohol if he agrees to take a cab home.

Question 9

Which should be avoided when telling people that you have to stop service?

A	Expressing concern
B	Citing company policy
C	Being firm
D	Using “you” statements

Question 10

A guest who appeared very shy upon arrival at the establishment, is now acting very friendly and overly flirty. Which sign of intoxication is this guest exhibiting?

A	Slowed reaction time
B	Relaxed inhibitions
C	Impaired judgment
D	Impaired motor coordination

Question 11

A guest has a birthday of January 1, 1998. In what year do they turn 21?

A	2018
B	2020
C	2019
D	2021

Question 12

How many drinks are in a 3-ounce glass of 80-proof vodka?

A	2
B	1
C	3
D	4

Question 13

A recipe for a margarita includes 2 ounces of 80-proof tequila, and 1 ounce of 80-proof Grand Marnier. How many standard drinks does this recipe contain?

A	1
B	4
C	3
D	2

Question 14

Which is an acceptable form of identification?

A	Passport
B	Birth Certificate
C	School ID
D	Voter's Registration Card

Question 15

What feature is often added to IDs to keep them secure?

A	Blank backs
B	Toll-free verification hotline numbers
C	Digitally blurred photos
D	Ultraviolet text and features

Question 16

What is the percentage of alcohol in an 80-proof bottle of vodka?

A	40%
B	10%
C	30%
D	20%

Question 17

What is the best type of food to serve to a guest to help prevent intoxication?

A	Food high in carbohydrates
B	Salty food items
C	Food high in sugar
D	Food high in fat

Question 18

An ID with a raised photo is an example of

A	an ID issued to a non-citizen.
B	tampering.
C	validity.
D	an ID issued to someone under the age of 21.

Question 19

Most of the alcohol that a person drinks is absorbed into the bloodstream from which organ?

A	Liver
B	Small intestine
C	Brain
D	Stomach

Question 20

What action should be taken if you see a guest pass a drink to an underage person?

A	Stop service and remove the alcohol.
B	Discreetly ask intoxicated guests to leave.
C	Allow the guests to continue drinking.
D	If the drinks were purchased by an adult, no action is required.

Question 21

A person who is losing their train of thought is demonstrating what sign of intoxication?

A	Impaired motor coordination
B	Impaired judgment
C	Relaxed inhibitions
D	Slowed reaction time

Question 22

When must you stop serving alcohol to guests?

A	When they look or act intoxicated
B	When they do not have a designated driver
C	When their BAC is .10 or higher
D	When they have finished drinking their second drink

Question 23

Which is true in relation to criminal and civil liability?

A	Criminal liability applies to the employees of an establishment, while civil liability applies only to the actual owners.
B	Criminal liability is being held responsible for committing a crime, while civil liability is being responsible for payment of damages.
C	Criminal and civil liability are the same thing.
D	Both criminal and civil liability can result in a prison sentence.

Question 24

What is one thing you should do if a fight happens?

A	Physically restrain the more aggressive person.
B	Wait to see if it ends on its own.
C	Physically separate the fighting parties.
D	Move other guests away from the fight.

Question 25

What should you do if a guest is intoxicated when she arrives at your establishment?

A	Use physical force to stop her from entering
B	Serve the guest but keep a close eye on her.
C	Serve the guest no more than 1 alcoholic drink.
D	Do not serve her any alcohol.

Question 26

Three visibly intoxicated men order beer, and their designated driver orders a soft drink. What action must the server take?

A	Serve the party the beer and cola.
B	Inform the party that they will not be served any more alcohol.
C	Offer the party food in addition to the drinks.
D	Confirm that the designated driver is sober.

Question 27

Which is true about liquor laws?

A	Obtaining a liquor license is the right of every operation.
B	Only the local liquor authority has the responsibility for monitoring and enforcing liquor laws.
C	Violation of liquor laws will not result in an establishment losing its liquor license.
D	Municipal liquor laws can be stricter than state liquor laws.

Question 28

What is the best thing to do when liquor authorities enter your establishment?

A	Discreetly ask intoxicated guests to leave.
B	Find a coworker who will confirm to the authorities that you have not been serving minors.
C	Discontinue all alcohol service until the authorities leave.
D	Notify your manager.

Question 29

Other than being intact and current, what other features must an ID have in order to be valid?

A	Birth date, photo, and hologram
B	Birth date, photo, and magnetic stripe
C	Birth date, photo, and signature
D	Birth date, photo, and state seal

Question 30

A person who is complaining about the strength of a drink after drinking others of the same strength is demonstrating what sign of intoxication?

A	Impaired judgment
B	Relaxed inhibitions
C	Impaired motor coordination
D	Slowed reaction time

Question 31

What do dram shop laws allow a person injured by an intoxicated guest to do?

A	Sue the business, but not the business owner.
B	Sue the business, but not the bartender who served the intoxicated guest.
C	Sue the bartender who served the intoxicated guest, the business, and the business owner.
D	Sue the bartender who served the intoxicated guest, but not the business owner.

Question 32

What feature is added to a minor ID in most states to indicate that it was issued to a person younger than 21?

A	A magnetic strip
B	A hologram
C	A state seal
D	A vertical format

Question 33

Which behavior is a sign that a guest is experiencing impaired judgment?

A	Becoming forgetful
B	Becoming depressed
C	Talking slowly
D	Drinking faster

Question 34

What is the first thing you should do before stopping service to a guest?

A	Bring the guest a soft drink.
B	Fill out an incident report.
C	Alert a backup.
D	Call the police.

Question 35

What should you do if you have checked a guest’s ID and are still not sure if she is old enough to drink?

A	Ask another server for a second opinion.
B	Ask the guest a question only a person of their age would know.
C	Ask for a second valid ID.
D	Ask the guest’s friend to verify her age.

Question 36

All other factors being the same, who’s BAC would be highest after drinking a 12-ounce beer?

A	Woman, aged 60
B	Woman, aged 25
C	Man, aged 25
D	Man, aged 60

Question 37

A guest arrived at a bar at 12:00 p.m. By 2:00 p.m., he had consumed 4 12-ounce beers. How many drinks remain in the guest’s body at 2:00 p.m.?

A	1
B	2
C	3
D	4

Question 38

What is the purpose of an ID reader?

A	To confirm ID validity.
B	To detect cracks or dents in IDs.
C	To display information from bar codes or magnetic stripes.
D	To detect holograms on IDs.

Question 39

Civil penalties may include which of the following?

A	Payment of damages.
B	Serving prison time.
C	Fines.
D	Probation.

Question 40

Two men of equal height drank 3 shots of 80-proof whiskey in 1 hour. One man was overweight and the other had an athletic build. Which man will have the higher BAC?

A	The athletic man
B	There is no way to determine who will have a higher BAC
C	The overweight man
D	They will have the same BAC

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Advanced ServSafe Alcohol Test (60 Questions)

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Question 1

Who will have a higher BAC, a guest who is drinking a 2-ounce martini, or a guest drinking a 12-ounce beer?

A	Both guests will have the same BAC.
B	The guest drinking the beer.
C	There is no way to know whose BAC will be higher.
D	The guest drinking the martini.

Question 2

When should you write an incident report?

A	At the end of your shift.
B	One day after an incident occurs.
C	If a criminal charge is filed.
D	Immediately after the incident.

Question 3

A person who is talking or moving slowly is demonstrating what sign of intoxication?

A	Impaired motor coordination
B	Slowed reaction time
C	Impaired judgment
D	Relaxed inhibitions

Question 4

When you first decide to shut a guest off you should first:

A	Fill out an incident report.
B	Serve the guest one last drink.
C	Alert a manager and find a backup.
D	Alert the other guests at the table.

Question 5

If you fail to exercise reasonable care to an intoxicated person that results in a person being injured it is called:

A	Actual knowledge
B	Negligence
C	Constructive knowledge
D	Compliance

Question 6

Which food is mostly likely to slow the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream?

A	Cheese sticks
B	Garden salad
C	Unsalted pretzels
D	Wheat bread

Question 7

How many drinks are in a 60-ounce pitcher of beer?

A	3 drinks
B	5 drinks
C	4 drinks
D	2 drinks

Question 8

What does the use of a vertical format on an ID indicate?

A	The ID was issued to a non-state resident.
B	The ID was issued to someone who requires corrective lenses.
C	The ID was issued to someone under 21.
D	The ID is not genuine or valid.

Question 9

Which contains the most alcohol?

A	8 oz glass of wine.
B	1 oz of 100 proof liquor.
C	Mixed drink with 1 1/4 oz 80 proof liquor.
D	32 oz bottle of beer.

Question 10

When stopping service, which statement should be avoided?

A	“It’s against the law for me to serve you any more alcohol.”
B	“You’re drunk and you’ve had enough.”
C	“I want to make sure you get home safely.”
D	“Our company policy doesn’t allow me to serve you any more alcohol.”

Question 11

A guest shows you an ID with a blank back. What does this tell you about the ID?

A	The ID is fake.
B	The ID is from a U.S. overseas territory.
C	The ID is expired.
D	The ID was issued to someone under 21 years of age.

Question 12

What must an ID contain in order to be valid?

A	State seal
B	Social security number
C	Signature
D	Hologram

Question 13

When a guests face becomes red after having a few drinks the cause is?

A	Increased heart rate.
B	Loss of body heat.
C	Impaired motor skills.
D	Slowed reactions.

Question 14

What percentage of alcohol is passed through the small intestine into the bloodstream?

A	20%
B	8%
C	80%
D	50%

Question 15

A guest requests a rum and cola made with 1.5 ounces of 100-proof rum. How many standards drinks does this contain?

A	1
B	2.5
C	2
D	1.5

Question 16

What step should be taken after stopping service?

A	Remind the guest that they are drunk and you had to stop service.
B	Resume serving if the guest appears to calm down.
C	Demand that the guest leave immediately.
D	Inform coworkers that service has been stopped for the individual.

Question 17

Liquor licenses are issued and monitored by the

A	Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF).
B	Liquor authority.
C	Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
D	Local chamber of commerce.

Question 18

The manager should be informed when:

A	Guest switches to soda.
B	Guest is being cut off alcohol.
C	Party arrives with a minor.
D	A party arrives with a designated driver.

Question 19

If you become aware of drug activity in your establishment you should:

A	Suggest that the involved guests leave.
B	Tell manager.
C	Explain the law to the guest.
D	Not stop serving nor confront guests.

Question 20

What must you always do when checking an ID with an ID reader?

A	Compare the readout with the information on the ID.
B	Ask the guest to verify the readout on the display.
C	Simply swipe or scan the ID.
D	Scratch the magnetic stripe or bar code to ensure it is real.

Question 21

Alcohol is a?

A	Depressant
B	Blood sugar stabilizer
C	Warming agent
D	Stimulant

Question 22

How much pure alcohol is contained in each of the following: a 12 oz beer, 4 oz wine, 1 ¼ oz 80 proof alcohol or 1 oz 100 proof alcohol?

A	1/2 oz pure alcohol.
B	3/4 oz pure alcohol.
C	1 oz pure alcohol.
D	1/4 oz pure alcohol.

Question 23

Call police if a guest:

A	Becomes intoxicated.
B	Exhibits threatening or abusive behavior
C	Complains about being refused alcohol.
D	Is denied alcohol.

Question 24

Which behavior is a sign that a guest is experiencing impaired motor coordination?

A	Becoming quiet
B	Being overly-friendly
C	Spilling drinks
D	Making rude comments

Question 25

When a person drinks alcohol, which organ absorbs most of the alcohol into the bloodstream?

A	Liver
B	Stomach
C	Small intestine
D	Mouth and throat

Question 26

When should an employee begin assessing guests for signs of intoxication?

A	When a guest first arrives at the establishment.
B	When a guest prepares to leave the establishment.
C	After a guest orders his or her second drink.
D	Any time a guest has consumed more than 1 drink per hour.

Question 27

If a guest arrives at your establishment already intoxicated, you refuse service, and they agree to take a cab, what is the final step?

A	Inform the server on the next shift.
B	Fill out an incident report.
C	Call the police.
D	Call the guests family.

Question 28

Once you have stopped service to a guest, what is the next step?

A	Ask the guest to leave the establishment as soon as possible.
B	Alert a backup.
C	Complete an incident report.
D	Offer food and nonalcoholic beverages.

Question 29

What is the best type of food for preventing intoxication?

A	Food high in fat.
B	Food high in carbohydrates.
C	Food high in sugar.
D	Food high in salt.

Question 30

When would you need to fill out an incident report?

A	A guest is not appropriately dressed.
B	When a guest becomes intoxicated.
C	A minor is seated with adults who are not drinking.
D	A taxi was called for an intoxicated person.

Question 31

A person who is swaying or staggering when walking is demonstrating what sign of intoxication?

A	Slowed reaction time
B	Impaired motor coordination
C	Relaxed inhibitions
D	Impaired judgment

Question 32

Four drinks are metabolized in about:

A	4 hours
B	1 hour
C	2 hours
D	3 hours

Question 33

A guest who appeared very shy upon arrival at the establishment is now being loud and using foul language. Which sign of intoxication is this guest exhibiting?

A	Impaired motor coordination
B	Relaxed inhibitions
C	Slowed reaction time
D	Impaired judgment

Question 34

What should you do to verify that an ID belongs to a guest?

A	Compare the guest to someone of the same approximate age.
B	Compare the ID to an ID listed in an ID-checking guide.
C	Compare the guest to the physical characteristics on the ID.
D	Compare the ID to confiscated fake IDs.

Question 35

What should you do if a guest is intoxicated when he arrives at your establishment?

A	Serve the guest no more than 1 alcoholic drink.
B	Take his car keys.
C	Make sure he gets home safely.
D	Use physical force to stop him from entering.

Question 36

In many states, it is illegal for operations to

A	Ask guests to produce a second form of ID.
B	Serve alcohol to a pregnant guest.
C	Allow drinking games such as pong and quarters.
D	Refuse service to guests over the age of 21.

Question 37

Most of the alcohol a person consumes is metabolized by the:

A	Capillaries
B	Small intestine
C	Kidneys
D	Liver

Question 38

A guest has a birthday of February 5, 1999. In what year do they turn 21?

A	2020
B	2018
C	2021
D	2019

Question 39

John drank 6 12-ounce beers from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. How many drinks still remain in his bloodstream?

A	1
B	3
C	2
D	4

Question 40

If you work in a large arena you must:

A	Count drinks and be aware of intoxicated guests.
B	Allow spectators to "BYOB".
C	Serve drinks in oversized cups.
D	Stop serving alcohol ¾ of way through game.

Question 41

A person who switches to larger or stronger drinks is demonstrating what sign of intoxication?

A	Relaxed inhibitions
B	Slowed reaction time
C	Impaired judgment
D	Impaired motor coordination

Question 42

What is BAC?

A	Percentage of alcohol broken down by the liver.
B	Percentage of alcohol in the small intestine.
C	Percentage of alcohol in the bloodstream.
D	Percentage of alcohol in the brain.

Question 43

Two guests who were happy upon arriving at your establishment are now beginning to argue. You don’t sense any immediate danger to you or other guests. What should you do?

A	Notify your manager to determine what to do.
B	Call the police.
C	Let the situation resolve itself.
D	Step between the 2 guests to stop the argument.

Question 44

If a guest makes irrational or argumentative statements and starts buying drinks for strangers is exhibiting?

A	Impaired motor coordination.
B	Impaired judgment.
C	Slowed reaction time.
D	Relaxed inhibitions.

Question 45

Which of these will result in a reduction of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream?

A	Taking vitamins
B	Vomiting
C	Passage of time
D	Consuming energy drinks

Question 46

What is true when serving a group of guests with a designated driver?

A	You are not responsible for the guests because they have a designated driver.
B	You are not responsible for the guests if they agree not to drive.
C	You cannot serve the guests to the point of intoxication.
D	You can continue service even if the guests are intoxicated.

Question 47

What should you do if guests insist on driving after service has been stopped?

A	Let them go because there is nothing more you can do.
B	Call the police.
C	Use physical force to stop them.
D	Take their car keys.

Question 48

Which drinks contain the same amount of alcohol?

A	4 ounces of wine; 16 ounces of beer; 1¼ ounces of 80-proof liquor; ½ ounce of 100-proof liquor.
B	5 ounces of wine; 12 ounces of beer; 1½ ounces of 80-proof liquor; 1 ounce of 100-proof liquor.
C	3 ounces of wine; 10 ounces of beer; 1 ounce of 80-proof liquor; 1¼ ounces of 100-proof liquor.
D	6 ounces of wine; 12 ounces of beer; 1¼ ounces of 80-proof liquor; 2 ounces of 100-proof liquor.

Question 49

Third-party liability results if a server:

A	Doesn’t prevent a guest from driving away and someone is injured.
B	Serves alcohol to an intoxicated guest.
C	Serves alcohol to a minor.
D	Is injured on the job.

Question 50

Criminal violations of alcohol-related law may result in what?

A	Jail time
B	Dram shop
C	Payment of damages
D	Civil liability

Question 51

What does civil liability mean for sellers or servers of alcohol?

A	They can be held responsible for committing a crime.
B	They can be fined for violating the establishment’s liquor license.
C	They can be fined for failing to pass a compliance check.
D	They can be sued and forced to pay damages for injuries.

Question 52

No state law forbids a pregnant woman to consume alcohol, but some states require you to:

A	Verbally warn pregnant guest of effects of alcohol on fetus.
B	Establish their own policies regarding serving pregnant guests.
C	Post a visible sign that warns guests of alcohol’s effects on the fetus.
D	Pass out written warnings to pregnant guests.

Question 53

In most states, how old must you be to purchase alcohol?

A	20
B	18
C	21
D	19

Question 54

An ID that has expired is no longer

A	Accurate
B	Valid
C	Genuine
D	Voided

Question 55

In many states, if a person drives from your establishment and injures someone, you could be held liable under:

A	The traffic light system.
B	DWI convictions.
C	Local last call ordinances.
D	Dram shop laws.

Question 56

Who can be sued in a dram shop case?

A	The business, business owner, and employees
B	The business owner
C	The business
D	The employees of the business

Question 57

What should you do before stopping service to a guest?

A	Complete an incident report.
B	Remove any alcohol from in front of the guest.
C	Alert a backup.
D	Isolate the guest from other customers.

Question 58

If a man and a woman drank 4 12-ounce beers in an hour, which one will, most likely, have the higher BAC?

A	There is no way to determine who will have a higher BAC.
B	The man.
C	They will have the same BAC.
D	The woman.

Question 59

If you are not certain that an ID is valid, what should you do?

A	Question the guest until he gives up and leaves.
B	Serve the guest a weaker version of the drink ordered.
C	Call the local police.
D	Ask the guest for a second valid ID.

Question 60

Which is an example of a criminal violation?

A	Serving alcohol to a pregnant woman.
B	Serving alcohol to a guest who appears to be intoxicated.
C	Serving alcohol to a guest who is taking medication.
D	Serving alcohol to a regular.

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