TAM CARD QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Purpose-of-TAM---ans-✔✔educate-and-train-business-owners-and-their-employees-to-
create-safe-and-comfortable-environments.-By-implements-responsible-hospitality-
practices,-a-business-can-reduce-liability-risks-and-enhance-the-potential-for-increased-
profitability
offers-a-variety-of-problem-solving-techniques-as-they-relate-to-the-operation-of-
businesses-selling-beverage-alcohol-for-consumption-on-and-off-licensed-premises-to-
meet-goals
Goals-of-TAM---ans-✔✔1---lay-groundwork-for-attitude-of-professionalism-and-ethical-
conduct-among-service-personnel-who-sell-beverage-alcohol
2---demonstrate-how-to-effectively-identify-and-respond-to-false-id-and-underage-
purchasing-and-possession
3---demonstrate-how-to-effectively-identify-and-respond-to-intoxicated-customers
4---identify-methods-to-maintain-safety,-control-of-establishment,-positive-image,-and-
good-customer-relations-while-responding-to-beverage-alcohol-incidents
5---promote-clear-understanding-of-federal,-state-and-local-laws-relating-to-beverage-
alcohol-sales
Beverage-alcohol---ans-✔✔regulated-substance-and-society-has-placed-significant-
responsibility-on-the-server-to-dispense-it-properly
How-does-one-be-a-true-professional?---ans-✔✔by-placing-interests-of-customer-above-
all-other-interests
What-is-the-legal-age-to-purchase-beverage-alcohol?---ans-✔✔21
What-is-alcohol-classified-as?---ans-✔✔a-depressant
What-is-the-first-sign-someone-is-intoxicated?---ans-✔✔
What-is-the-legal-age-to-serve-beverage-alcohol-in-Nevada?---ans-✔✔21
How-can-you-sober-up-an-intoxicated-person?---ans-✔✔time
is-it-possible-to-affect-your-heart-rate-if-you-drink-a-great-deal-of-alcohol-over-a-short-
period-of-time?---ans-✔✔Yes
, Is-a-student-ID-a-valid-form-of-identification-for-an-alcoholic-beverage-purchase?---ans-
✔✔no
What-are-some-signs-that-a-person-is-trying-to-use-a-fake-ID?---ans-✔✔--Have-large-
wallet-and-say-they-don't-have-another-form-of-ID
--nervous
--won't-look-you-in-the-eye
--overly-confident-and/or-friendly
Are-licensees-responsible-for-everything-their-employees-do-while-working-on-their-
premises?---ans-✔✔yes
Can-alcohol-cause-a-bad-reaction-when-mixed-with-drugs?---ans-✔✔yes
T-or-F:-An-average-mixed-drink-contains-nearly-twice-as-much-alcohol-as-a-12-ounce-
beer.---ans-✔✔False
T-or-F:-An-employee-of-a-licensed-establishment-may-be-subject-to-consequences-for-
serving-an-intoxicated-person.---ans-✔✔True
T-or-F:-Everyone-eliminates-alcohol-from-the-body-at-about-the-same-rate.---ans-✔✔True
T-or-F:-You-can-legally-refuse-to-sell-alcoholic-beverages-to-a-customer-eve-if-they-have-
valid-id---ans-✔✔True
What-are-some-ways-to-stop-people-from-becoming-intoxicated-when-drinking-beverage-
alcohol?---ans-✔✔--Slow-down-service
--Encourage-them-to-eat-food
--Suggest-non-alcoholic-alternatives
T-or-F:-Women-tend-to-become-intoxicated-faster-than-men---ans-✔✔True
T-or-F:-A-person's-mood-will-affect-how-rapidly-they-become-intoxicated-from-beverage-
alcohol---ans-✔✔True
What-are-some-good-ways-to-avoid-physical-violence-or-customer-disturbances-in-your-
establishment?---ans-✔✔--Don't-offer-specials-that-might-encourage-excessive-alcohol-
consumption
--pay-attention-to-everything-going-on
--don't-serve-customers-to-the-point-of-intoxication
--eavesdrop-on-conversations
Verification-of-age-is-whose-responsibility?---ans-✔✔The-server/seller
ANSWERS
Purpose-of-TAM---ans-✔✔educate-and-train-business-owners-and-their-employees-to-
create-safe-and-comfortable-environments.-By-implements-responsible-hospitality-
practices,-a-business-can-reduce-liability-risks-and-enhance-the-potential-for-increased-
profitability
offers-a-variety-of-problem-solving-techniques-as-they-relate-to-the-operation-of-
businesses-selling-beverage-alcohol-for-consumption-on-and-off-licensed-premises-to-
meet-goals
Goals-of-TAM---ans-✔✔1---lay-groundwork-for-attitude-of-professionalism-and-ethical-
conduct-among-service-personnel-who-sell-beverage-alcohol
2---demonstrate-how-to-effectively-identify-and-respond-to-false-id-and-underage-
purchasing-and-possession
3---demonstrate-how-to-effectively-identify-and-respond-to-intoxicated-customers
4---identify-methods-to-maintain-safety,-control-of-establishment,-positive-image,-and-
good-customer-relations-while-responding-to-beverage-alcohol-incidents
5---promote-clear-understanding-of-federal,-state-and-local-laws-relating-to-beverage-
alcohol-sales
Beverage-alcohol---ans-✔✔regulated-substance-and-society-has-placed-significant-
responsibility-on-the-server-to-dispense-it-properly
How-does-one-be-a-true-professional?---ans-✔✔by-placing-interests-of-customer-above-
all-other-interests
What-is-the-legal-age-to-purchase-beverage-alcohol?---ans-✔✔21
What-is-alcohol-classified-as?---ans-✔✔a-depressant
What-is-the-first-sign-someone-is-intoxicated?---ans-✔✔
What-is-the-legal-age-to-serve-beverage-alcohol-in-Nevada?---ans-✔✔21
How-can-you-sober-up-an-intoxicated-person?---ans-✔✔time
is-it-possible-to-affect-your-heart-rate-if-you-drink-a-great-deal-of-alcohol-over-a-short-
period-of-time?---ans-✔✔Yes
, Is-a-student-ID-a-valid-form-of-identification-for-an-alcoholic-beverage-purchase?---ans-
✔✔no
What-are-some-signs-that-a-person-is-trying-to-use-a-fake-ID?---ans-✔✔--Have-large-
wallet-and-say-they-don't-have-another-form-of-ID
--nervous
--won't-look-you-in-the-eye
--overly-confident-and/or-friendly
Are-licensees-responsible-for-everything-their-employees-do-while-working-on-their-
premises?---ans-✔✔yes
Can-alcohol-cause-a-bad-reaction-when-mixed-with-drugs?---ans-✔✔yes
T-or-F:-An-average-mixed-drink-contains-nearly-twice-as-much-alcohol-as-a-12-ounce-
beer.---ans-✔✔False
T-or-F:-An-employee-of-a-licensed-establishment-may-be-subject-to-consequences-for-
serving-an-intoxicated-person.---ans-✔✔True
T-or-F:-Everyone-eliminates-alcohol-from-the-body-at-about-the-same-rate.---ans-✔✔True
T-or-F:-You-can-legally-refuse-to-sell-alcoholic-beverages-to-a-customer-eve-if-they-have-
valid-id---ans-✔✔True
What-are-some-ways-to-stop-people-from-becoming-intoxicated-when-drinking-beverage-
alcohol?---ans-✔✔--Slow-down-service
--Encourage-them-to-eat-food
--Suggest-non-alcoholic-alternatives
T-or-F:-Women-tend-to-become-intoxicated-faster-than-men---ans-✔✔True
T-or-F:-A-person's-mood-will-affect-how-rapidly-they-become-intoxicated-from-beverage-
alcohol---ans-✔✔True
What-are-some-good-ways-to-avoid-physical-violence-or-customer-disturbances-in-your-
establishment?---ans-✔✔--Don't-offer-specials-that-might-encourage-excessive-alcohol-
consumption
--pay-attention-to-everything-going-on
--don't-serve-customers-to-the-point-of-intoxication
--eavesdrop-on-conversations
Verification-of-age-is-whose-responsibility?---ans-✔✔The-server/seller
