BASSET EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATED
2026 GRADE A+
Alcohol - answer-The product of distillation of any fermented liquid, whether rectified or
diluted, whatever may be the origin thereof, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol
Alcoholic Liquor - answer-Includes alcohol, spirits, wine and beer, and every liquid or
solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer, and capable of being
consumed as a beverage by a human being.
BAC - answer-Abbreviation for blood alcohol content, which is a measurement of the
concentration of alcohol in the blood.
Beer - answer-A beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or
concoction of barley, or other grain, malt and hops in water, and includes, among other
things, beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter and the like.
Infusions - answer-The result of a process where distilled spirits have been flavor
enhanced by adding natural elements such as fruit, nuts, herbs or spices. These
elements soak in the spirits releasing their unique flavors for a predetermined amount
of time creating infusions or infused spirits.
Legal Drinking Age - answer-21 years of age
Minor - answer-A person under 18 years of age
Off-Premises - answer-The sale of any alcoholic beverage for consumption off the
premises where sold (e.g. at stores, etc.).
,On-Premises - answer-The sale of any alcoholic beverage for consumption on the
premises where sold (e.g. at bars, restaurants, hotels, etc.).
Premises - answer-The place or location where alcoholic beverages are manufactured,
stored, displayed, or offered for sale or where drinks containing alcoholic beverages are
mixed, concocted and served for consumption.
Restaurant - answer-Any public place kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out
to the public as a place where meals are served, and where meals are actually and
regularly served, without sleeping accommodations, such space being provided with
adequate and sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity and having
employed therein a sufficient number and kind of employees to prepare, cook and serve
suitable food for its guests.
Retailer - answer-A person who sells, or offers for sale, alcoholic liquor for use or
consumption and not for resale in any form.
Spirits - answer-Any beverage which contains alcohol obtained by distillation, mixed
with water or other substance in solution, and includes brandy, rum, whiskey, gin, or
other spirituous liquors, and such liquors when rectified, blended or otherwise mixed
with alcohol or other substances.
Underage Person - answer-A person who is not of legal drinking age; i.e., a person who is
under 21 years of age.
Wine - answer-Any alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of the natural
contents of fruits, or vegetables, containing sugar, including such beverages when
fortified by the addition of alcohol or spirits.
Alcohol is not - answer-a stimulant
Alcohol acts as - answer-a sedative on the sensory and motor systems, dulling normal
reactions and altering a person's behavior.
, Alcohol is a - answer-depressant drug that directly affects the entire nervous system.
How much alcohol is absorbed by the stomach - answer-20%
How much alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream - answer-75-80%
What is the average time it takes for an alcoholic drink to be completely absorbed into
the bloodstream? - answer-45-90 minutes
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the nervous system and affects the areas of the brain in
this order - answer-1. Cortex: Judgement
2. Cerebellum: Coordination
3. Limbic System: Emotion
4. Brain Stem: Respiratory System
Is Alcohol Poisoning a drug overdose? - answer-Yes
What two ways is alcohol removed from the body? - answer-Metabolism: through the
liver
Excretion: breathing, perspiration, urine
How quickly does the body eliminate alcohol? - answer-A healthy body eliminates about
one standard drink per hour
What does BAC 0.10% mean? - answer-1 part alcohol per 1,000 parts of blood
Standard serving for beer - answer-12 oz
CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATED
2026 GRADE A+
Alcohol - answer-The product of distillation of any fermented liquid, whether rectified or
diluted, whatever may be the origin thereof, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol
Alcoholic Liquor - answer-Includes alcohol, spirits, wine and beer, and every liquid or
solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer, and capable of being
consumed as a beverage by a human being.
BAC - answer-Abbreviation for blood alcohol content, which is a measurement of the
concentration of alcohol in the blood.
Beer - answer-A beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or
concoction of barley, or other grain, malt and hops in water, and includes, among other
things, beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter and the like.
Infusions - answer-The result of a process where distilled spirits have been flavor
enhanced by adding natural elements such as fruit, nuts, herbs or spices. These
elements soak in the spirits releasing their unique flavors for a predetermined amount
of time creating infusions or infused spirits.
Legal Drinking Age - answer-21 years of age
Minor - answer-A person under 18 years of age
Off-Premises - answer-The sale of any alcoholic beverage for consumption off the
premises where sold (e.g. at stores, etc.).
,On-Premises - answer-The sale of any alcoholic beverage for consumption on the
premises where sold (e.g. at bars, restaurants, hotels, etc.).
Premises - answer-The place or location where alcoholic beverages are manufactured,
stored, displayed, or offered for sale or where drinks containing alcoholic beverages are
mixed, concocted and served for consumption.
Restaurant - answer-Any public place kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out
to the public as a place where meals are served, and where meals are actually and
regularly served, without sleeping accommodations, such space being provided with
adequate and sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity and having
employed therein a sufficient number and kind of employees to prepare, cook and serve
suitable food for its guests.
Retailer - answer-A person who sells, or offers for sale, alcoholic liquor for use or
consumption and not for resale in any form.
Spirits - answer-Any beverage which contains alcohol obtained by distillation, mixed
with water or other substance in solution, and includes brandy, rum, whiskey, gin, or
other spirituous liquors, and such liquors when rectified, blended or otherwise mixed
with alcohol or other substances.
Underage Person - answer-A person who is not of legal drinking age; i.e., a person who is
under 21 years of age.
Wine - answer-Any alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of the natural
contents of fruits, or vegetables, containing sugar, including such beverages when
fortified by the addition of alcohol or spirits.
Alcohol is not - answer-a stimulant
Alcohol acts as - answer-a sedative on the sensory and motor systems, dulling normal
reactions and altering a person's behavior.
, Alcohol is a - answer-depressant drug that directly affects the entire nervous system.
How much alcohol is absorbed by the stomach - answer-20%
How much alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream - answer-75-80%
What is the average time it takes for an alcoholic drink to be completely absorbed into
the bloodstream? - answer-45-90 minutes
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the nervous system and affects the areas of the brain in
this order - answer-1. Cortex: Judgement
2. Cerebellum: Coordination
3. Limbic System: Emotion
4. Brain Stem: Respiratory System
Is Alcohol Poisoning a drug overdose? - answer-Yes
What two ways is alcohol removed from the body? - answer-Metabolism: through the
liver
Excretion: breathing, perspiration, urine
How quickly does the body eliminate alcohol? - answer-A healthy body eliminates about
one standard drink per hour
What does BAC 0.10% mean? - answer-1 part alcohol per 1,000 parts of blood
Standard serving for beer - answer-12 oz
