Washington Mandatory Alcohol Server
Training Exam Questions and Answers
2026
What are the penalties a server or bartender may face for serving or selling alcohol at a
liquor licensed establishment without a valid MAST permit? - ANSWER-Criminal
penalties including fines and/or imprisonment for up to 90 days.
A _______________ MAST permit is required to:
Draw alcohol from tap
Mix drinks
Manage the establishment - ANSWER-Class 12
MAST permits must be renewed every _________________. - ANSWER-5 years
Are managers who supervise alcohol servers required to complete MAST training? -
ANSWER-Yes.
A ________________ is required to be at least 3 hours. - ANSWER-Class 12 MAST
permit training course
Can a MAST permit be used at multiple establishments? - ANSWER-Yes. The permit
belongs to the server or bartender and can be used at each establishment if the person
works at more than one establishment.
What affects a person's BAC? - ANSWER-Time
Weight
Gender
Age
Metabolism
Water
Health
Fatigue
Mental State and Environment
The process by which alcohol is removed from the bloodstream is ____________. -
ANSWER-Primarily metabolism and some excretion
A healthy body eliminates about one standard drink per hour.
Food can slow the rate at which __________________. - ANSWER-The alcohol is
absorbed in the body.
, The purpose of MAST training is to teach ___________________. - ANSWER-The laws
regarding alcohol sales and service and how to serve alcohol responsibly
To obtain a MAST permit, you must ___________________. - ANSWER-Complete an
approved course and pass the exam.
Upon the completion the training and exam, your trainer must issue your permit within
30 days.
You must have your MAST permit and photo ID available at all times when
___________________. - ANSWER-Serving alcohol.
If conducting a sampling or tasting at a grocery store, the MAST permit is required
___________________. - ANSWER-At the time of the sampling or tasting.
Alcohol is a legal depressant drug that directly affects ____________________. -
ANSWER-The entire nervous system
Alcohol acts as a sedative on the sensory and motor systems, dulling normal reactions
and altering a person's behavior.
Time is the only thing that will ___________________________. - ANSWER-Bring a
person under the influence of alcohol back to a sober state.
Alcohol affects everything from a person's ____________________. - ANSWER-
Thinking skills to their breathing.
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is the level of alcohol in the _________________. -
ANSWER-Bloodstream, expressed as a percentage.
A person who is tired will tend to become intoxicated _____________________. -
ANSWER-More quickly
What kind of drugs can be dangerous if mixed with alcohol? - ANSWER-Prescription
drugs
Over the counter drugs
Illegal drugs
Consuming stimulants with alcohol often ____________________. - ANSWER-
Increases blood pressure, hides the typical signs of intoxication, and results in more
risky behavior.
Is it important to check the date of birth on an ID? - ANSWER-Yes
When should licensee certification card be used? - ANSWER-Whenever you have
doubts about a customer's age.
Training Exam Questions and Answers
2026
What are the penalties a server or bartender may face for serving or selling alcohol at a
liquor licensed establishment without a valid MAST permit? - ANSWER-Criminal
penalties including fines and/or imprisonment for up to 90 days.
A _______________ MAST permit is required to:
Draw alcohol from tap
Mix drinks
Manage the establishment - ANSWER-Class 12
MAST permits must be renewed every _________________. - ANSWER-5 years
Are managers who supervise alcohol servers required to complete MAST training? -
ANSWER-Yes.
A ________________ is required to be at least 3 hours. - ANSWER-Class 12 MAST
permit training course
Can a MAST permit be used at multiple establishments? - ANSWER-Yes. The permit
belongs to the server or bartender and can be used at each establishment if the person
works at more than one establishment.
What affects a person's BAC? - ANSWER-Time
Weight
Gender
Age
Metabolism
Water
Health
Fatigue
Mental State and Environment
The process by which alcohol is removed from the bloodstream is ____________. -
ANSWER-Primarily metabolism and some excretion
A healthy body eliminates about one standard drink per hour.
Food can slow the rate at which __________________. - ANSWER-The alcohol is
absorbed in the body.
, The purpose of MAST training is to teach ___________________. - ANSWER-The laws
regarding alcohol sales and service and how to serve alcohol responsibly
To obtain a MAST permit, you must ___________________. - ANSWER-Complete an
approved course and pass the exam.
Upon the completion the training and exam, your trainer must issue your permit within
30 days.
You must have your MAST permit and photo ID available at all times when
___________________. - ANSWER-Serving alcohol.
If conducting a sampling or tasting at a grocery store, the MAST permit is required
___________________. - ANSWER-At the time of the sampling or tasting.
Alcohol is a legal depressant drug that directly affects ____________________. -
ANSWER-The entire nervous system
Alcohol acts as a sedative on the sensory and motor systems, dulling normal reactions
and altering a person's behavior.
Time is the only thing that will ___________________________. - ANSWER-Bring a
person under the influence of alcohol back to a sober state.
Alcohol affects everything from a person's ____________________. - ANSWER-
Thinking skills to their breathing.
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is the level of alcohol in the _________________. -
ANSWER-Bloodstream, expressed as a percentage.
A person who is tired will tend to become intoxicated _____________________. -
ANSWER-More quickly
What kind of drugs can be dangerous if mixed with alcohol? - ANSWER-Prescription
drugs
Over the counter drugs
Illegal drugs
Consuming stimulants with alcohol often ____________________. - ANSWER-
Increases blood pressure, hides the typical signs of intoxication, and results in more
risky behavior.
Is it important to check the date of birth on an ID? - ANSWER-Yes
When should licensee certification card be used? - ANSWER-Whenever you have
doubts about a customer's age.
