TIPS Certification | Latest Questions
and Answers | 2026 Update
• Types of illegal alcohol sales -✓✓-underage
-third party
-visibly intoxicated
• Common negligence laws -✓✓-not specific to alcohol sales
-can be applied to illegal alcohol sales
-based on prior court cases
-set a standard for what a reasonablr person would do to prevent a problem
-exist in every jurisdiction
• Dram shop liability laws -✓✓-specific to alcohol sales
-apply only to licensees and their employees
-explain expectations got preventing illegal alcohol sales
-may sey monetary likits for financial judgements in lawsuits
-exist in somr but not all jurisdictions
• Penalties for underage alcohol sales include -✓✓-fines
-arrest
-jail time
-financial judgements
• If you sell to an ynderage customer... -✓✓You are responsible for your own actions
and will be held accountable. Your employer is not required to cover your fines..etc.
• Define "reasonable efforts" -✓✓Actions you take to prevent illegal alcohol sales and
other alcohol related problems
• Reasonable efforts does not protect you from punishment if you serve illegally but... -
✓✓They reduce the likelihood that you will serve alcohol illegally
• Examples of reasonable efforts include -✓✓-check id
-get trained in a responsible alcohol server course
-suggest food
-monitor guests
-refuse service
-ask questions
-call the police
-call a cab
-suggest non alcoholic drinks
-post signs
, -... And more
• The id must be current to be accepted... -✓✓... An expired id is not acceptable even if
the date of birth indicates legal age
• Commonly acceptable forms of id -✓✓-drivers license
-state issues id card
-military id
-passport
-green card
• 3 steps to properly check an id -✓✓-verify the information
-check for alterations
-establish id ownership
• Signs of id alterations or tampering include -✓✓-mismatched type
-cut, torn or frayed lamination
-unusual or missing information
-size variations
• How do you prove the id belongs to the customer ? -✓✓-ask questions about info on
the id the proper owner would be able to answer quickly. Such as "whats your
address?"
-ask a friend of the customer what his/her name is
-ask for a second form of id
• Underage warning signs -✓✓-seem nervous and move around frequently
-state that he is never carded because he is a friend of an employee
-be in the restroom when the group orders
-order an unusual drink (like a shot of rum without the coke)
-come to the bar to order drinks for a table
-get upset when asked for an ID
• How do you determine a BAC level? -✓✓-blood
-urine
-breathalyzer
-YOU CANNOT DETERMINE A BAC LEVEL BY SIMPLY LOOKING AT A PERSON
• As a server of alcohol you are required to determine... -✓✓Visible intoxication but NOT
BAC levels
• What events should be included in an incident log book -✓✓-any time you have cut off
a guest
-any incident that involves the possibility of or actual violence
-any time you have to call for assistance
and Answers | 2026 Update
• Types of illegal alcohol sales -✓✓-underage
-third party
-visibly intoxicated
• Common negligence laws -✓✓-not specific to alcohol sales
-can be applied to illegal alcohol sales
-based on prior court cases
-set a standard for what a reasonablr person would do to prevent a problem
-exist in every jurisdiction
• Dram shop liability laws -✓✓-specific to alcohol sales
-apply only to licensees and their employees
-explain expectations got preventing illegal alcohol sales
-may sey monetary likits for financial judgements in lawsuits
-exist in somr but not all jurisdictions
• Penalties for underage alcohol sales include -✓✓-fines
-arrest
-jail time
-financial judgements
• If you sell to an ynderage customer... -✓✓You are responsible for your own actions
and will be held accountable. Your employer is not required to cover your fines..etc.
• Define "reasonable efforts" -✓✓Actions you take to prevent illegal alcohol sales and
other alcohol related problems
• Reasonable efforts does not protect you from punishment if you serve illegally but... -
✓✓They reduce the likelihood that you will serve alcohol illegally
• Examples of reasonable efforts include -✓✓-check id
-get trained in a responsible alcohol server course
-suggest food
-monitor guests
-refuse service
-ask questions
-call the police
-call a cab
-suggest non alcoholic drinks
-post signs
, -... And more
• The id must be current to be accepted... -✓✓... An expired id is not acceptable even if
the date of birth indicates legal age
• Commonly acceptable forms of id -✓✓-drivers license
-state issues id card
-military id
-passport
-green card
• 3 steps to properly check an id -✓✓-verify the information
-check for alterations
-establish id ownership
• Signs of id alterations or tampering include -✓✓-mismatched type
-cut, torn or frayed lamination
-unusual or missing information
-size variations
• How do you prove the id belongs to the customer ? -✓✓-ask questions about info on
the id the proper owner would be able to answer quickly. Such as "whats your
address?"
-ask a friend of the customer what his/her name is
-ask for a second form of id
• Underage warning signs -✓✓-seem nervous and move around frequently
-state that he is never carded because he is a friend of an employee
-be in the restroom when the group orders
-order an unusual drink (like a shot of rum without the coke)
-come to the bar to order drinks for a table
-get upset when asked for an ID
• How do you determine a BAC level? -✓✓-blood
-urine
-breathalyzer
-YOU CANNOT DETERMINE A BAC LEVEL BY SIMPLY LOOKING AT A PERSON
• As a server of alcohol you are required to determine... -✓✓Visible intoxication but NOT
BAC levels
• What events should be included in an incident log book -✓✓-any time you have cut off
a guest
-any incident that involves the possibility of or actual violence
-any time you have to call for assistance
