TIPS Certification Study Guide
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
[LATEST 2026-2027] 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
Key Laws alcohol servers need to know to be successful - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Age to be able
to sell alcohol is 18
2. BAC= .08
3. A licensee or employee can seize the identification of someone who is younger than 21 as
long as a receipt is given and card is given to local law enforcement within 24 hours
4. RI has dram shop laws
5. Hours of sales are 6am - 2am
Four Behavior Cues are - CORRECT ANSWER-Lowered Inhibitions - very talkative/over friendly,
Impaired Judgement, Slower reactions, Loss of coordination
Six Intoxication Rate Factors - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Size (everything equal, the person who has
the most fat would become intoxicated faster)
2. Food
, 3. Gender
4. Rate of Consumption
5. Strength of a drink
Mixers absorption rate from fastest to slowest
a. Straight Shot
b. Carbonated Mixer
c. Water mixer
d. Juice mixer
6. Drug use
What can lower BAC level - CORRECT ANSWER-Time is the only thing that can lower BAC
Your skills in observing how people act , hearing what they say , judging their , and responding
appropriately are your.... - CORRECT ANSWER-People skills
Provide information that shows you how much your guests are being affected by alcohol -
CORRECT ANSWER-behavioral Cues
alcohol helps us relax because it slows down the body system and acts a - CORRECT ANSWER-
depressant
lowered _________ are noticeable as guests become especially talkative and relaxed. -
CORRECT ANSWER-inhibitions
a gap between how people think they are behaving and how they actually behave indicates
impaired _________ . people may become overly friendly , annoy other , or overrate
themselves. - CORRECT ANSWER-judgement
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
[LATEST 2026-2027] 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
Key Laws alcohol servers need to know to be successful - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Age to be able
to sell alcohol is 18
2. BAC= .08
3. A licensee or employee can seize the identification of someone who is younger than 21 as
long as a receipt is given and card is given to local law enforcement within 24 hours
4. RI has dram shop laws
5. Hours of sales are 6am - 2am
Four Behavior Cues are - CORRECT ANSWER-Lowered Inhibitions - very talkative/over friendly,
Impaired Judgement, Slower reactions, Loss of coordination
Six Intoxication Rate Factors - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Size (everything equal, the person who has
the most fat would become intoxicated faster)
2. Food
, 3. Gender
4. Rate of Consumption
5. Strength of a drink
Mixers absorption rate from fastest to slowest
a. Straight Shot
b. Carbonated Mixer
c. Water mixer
d. Juice mixer
6. Drug use
What can lower BAC level - CORRECT ANSWER-Time is the only thing that can lower BAC
Your skills in observing how people act , hearing what they say , judging their , and responding
appropriately are your.... - CORRECT ANSWER-People skills
Provide information that shows you how much your guests are being affected by alcohol -
CORRECT ANSWER-behavioral Cues
alcohol helps us relax because it slows down the body system and acts a - CORRECT ANSWER-
depressant
lowered _________ are noticeable as guests become especially talkative and relaxed. -
CORRECT ANSWER-inhibitions
a gap between how people think they are behaving and how they actually behave indicates
impaired _________ . people may become overly friendly , annoy other , or overrate
themselves. - CORRECT ANSWER-judgement
