RBS ACTUAL EXAM 2026-2027 WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
The failure of a licensee to comply with the RBS program requirements shall be
grounds for
a. criminal action.
b. disciplinary action.
c. mandatory jail time.
d. civil action - ANS... -b. disciplinary action.
Security personnel, whose post is located outside the entrance to an alcohol
establishment, has the primary responsibility to control the number of patrons
entering and to check their IDs. Does the bouncer need to be certified?
a. No, because the security personnel's post is not located within the establishment.
b. Yes, because security personnel check IDs.
c. No, because security personnel does not pour or serve alcohol.
d. Yes, because all employees of an alcohol establishment must be certified. -
ANS... -b. Yes, because security personnel check IDs.
Giving alcohol to a person under 21 years of age is classified as a(n)
a. misdemeanor.
b. infraction.
c. felony.
d. violation. - ANS... -a. misdemeanor
Which administrative penalty can be imposed against a retail licensee that
knowingly permitted the illegal sale, or negotiations for the sales, of controlled
substances or dangerous drugs upon his or her licensed premises?
a. civil damages not to exceed $1,000
b. up to revocation of license
c. six months in jail
d. $1,000 fine - ANS... -c. six months in jail
Any licensee under an on-sale license issued for public premises who permits a
person under the age of 21 years to enter and remain in the licensed premises
without lawful business therein is guilty of a(n)
a. misdemeanor.
b. infraction.
,c. violation.
d. felony: - ANS... -A. Misdemeanor
What should you do if a patron arrives at your establishment and is already
obviously intoxicated?
a don't serve the patron alcohol
b. serve the patron no more than one alcoholic drink
c. seat the patron and then ignore them
d. tell them to go for a walk - ANS... -a don't serve the patron alcohol
A legally acceptable ID has which characteristic?
a. residential address
b. issued by a government agency
c. city of birth
d. serial number - ANS... -b. issued by a government agency
Which statement regarding state issued identification cards is true?
a. they are not issued to residents under 21 years-of-age
b. they are only valid for one year
c. they are a valid proof of age
d. they can't be altered - ANS... -c. they are a valid proof of age
PCP is an example of a(n)
a. stimulant.
b. antidepressant.
c. hallucinogen.
d. depressant. - ANS... -c. hallucinogen.
Which substance is considered a depressant?
a. barbiturates
b. cocaine
c. nicotine
d. caffeine - ANS... -A. Barbiturates
What is printed on the holder's picture on a California Real ID?
a. their driver license number
b. the State Seal
c. a bear
d. an outline of the state - ANS... -C. A bear
, Which feature is added to a California-issued ID to indicate the holder is under 21
years of age?
a. The words "Age 21 in" a specific year
b. The words "No Alcohol Permitted" across the bottom
c. a hologram
d. raised photograph - ANS... -a. The words "Age 21 in" a specific year
Which neighborhood quality of life issue is most affected by the overuse of
alcohol?
a. property values
b. noise
c. traffic congestion
d. homelessness - ANS... -B. Noise
Irresponsible alcohol sales in a community typically lead to an increase in
a. calls to law enforcement.
b. home values
c. car and home insurance rates.
d. drug overdoses. - ANS... -A. Call to law enforcement
Which symptom is associated with alcohol-impaired driving?
a. increased heart rate
b. breathing difficulties
c. reduced coordination
d. hearing loss - ANS... -C. Reduced coordination
A person may experience very harmful effects when mixing alcohol with
a. recreational or illegal drugs.
b. caffeine.
c. fatty foods.
d. nicotine. - ANS... -A. recreational or illegal drugs.
What is the best way to sober up an intoxicated person?
a. fresh air
ANSWERS
The failure of a licensee to comply with the RBS program requirements shall be
grounds for
a. criminal action.
b. disciplinary action.
c. mandatory jail time.
d. civil action - ANS... -b. disciplinary action.
Security personnel, whose post is located outside the entrance to an alcohol
establishment, has the primary responsibility to control the number of patrons
entering and to check their IDs. Does the bouncer need to be certified?
a. No, because the security personnel's post is not located within the establishment.
b. Yes, because security personnel check IDs.
c. No, because security personnel does not pour or serve alcohol.
d. Yes, because all employees of an alcohol establishment must be certified. -
ANS... -b. Yes, because security personnel check IDs.
Giving alcohol to a person under 21 years of age is classified as a(n)
a. misdemeanor.
b. infraction.
c. felony.
d. violation. - ANS... -a. misdemeanor
Which administrative penalty can be imposed against a retail licensee that
knowingly permitted the illegal sale, or negotiations for the sales, of controlled
substances or dangerous drugs upon his or her licensed premises?
a. civil damages not to exceed $1,000
b. up to revocation of license
c. six months in jail
d. $1,000 fine - ANS... -c. six months in jail
Any licensee under an on-sale license issued for public premises who permits a
person under the age of 21 years to enter and remain in the licensed premises
without lawful business therein is guilty of a(n)
a. misdemeanor.
b. infraction.
,c. violation.
d. felony: - ANS... -A. Misdemeanor
What should you do if a patron arrives at your establishment and is already
obviously intoxicated?
a don't serve the patron alcohol
b. serve the patron no more than one alcoholic drink
c. seat the patron and then ignore them
d. tell them to go for a walk - ANS... -a don't serve the patron alcohol
A legally acceptable ID has which characteristic?
a. residential address
b. issued by a government agency
c. city of birth
d. serial number - ANS... -b. issued by a government agency
Which statement regarding state issued identification cards is true?
a. they are not issued to residents under 21 years-of-age
b. they are only valid for one year
c. they are a valid proof of age
d. they can't be altered - ANS... -c. they are a valid proof of age
PCP is an example of a(n)
a. stimulant.
b. antidepressant.
c. hallucinogen.
d. depressant. - ANS... -c. hallucinogen.
Which substance is considered a depressant?
a. barbiturates
b. cocaine
c. nicotine
d. caffeine - ANS... -A. Barbiturates
What is printed on the holder's picture on a California Real ID?
a. their driver license number
b. the State Seal
c. a bear
d. an outline of the state - ANS... -C. A bear
, Which feature is added to a California-issued ID to indicate the holder is under 21
years of age?
a. The words "Age 21 in" a specific year
b. The words "No Alcohol Permitted" across the bottom
c. a hologram
d. raised photograph - ANS... -a. The words "Age 21 in" a specific year
Which neighborhood quality of life issue is most affected by the overuse of
alcohol?
a. property values
b. noise
c. traffic congestion
d. homelessness - ANS... -B. Noise
Irresponsible alcohol sales in a community typically lead to an increase in
a. calls to law enforcement.
b. home values
c. car and home insurance rates.
d. drug overdoses. - ANS... -A. Call to law enforcement
Which symptom is associated with alcohol-impaired driving?
a. increased heart rate
b. breathing difficulties
c. reduced coordination
d. hearing loss - ANS... -C. Reduced coordination
A person may experience very harmful effects when mixing alcohol with
a. recreational or illegal drugs.
b. caffeine.
c. fatty foods.
d. nicotine. - ANS... -A. recreational or illegal drugs.
What is the best way to sober up an intoxicated person?
a. fresh air
