CALIFORNIA RBS EXAM (COMBINED
LARGE DATABANK) QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
Which crime is often related to alcohol use? - correct answer-sexual assault
Whose responsibility is it to act as gatekeeper in regard to the community's ability to obtain alcohol in
public establishments? - correct answer-the alcohol server
Which condition is associated with alcohol-impaired driving? - correct answer-Impaired judgement
When alcohol is mixed with the side effects can range from discomfort to death. -
correct answer-medications or recreational drugs
What is the best way to sober up an intoxicated person? - correct answer-
only time will sober up an intoxicated person
What does "BAC" mean? - correct answer-blood alcohol concentration
Which statement is true regarding people with a high tolerance to alcohol? - correct answer-
they are better at hiding their intoxication
Eating food while drinking alcohol may - correct answer-slow down the rate of intoxication.
The use of foul language is an example of - correct answer-lowering inhibitions
Which statement about alcohol's path through the human body is true? - correct answer-
no digestion is needed in alcohol absorption
What is the primary purpose of ABC's T.R.A.C.E. program? - correct answer-
identify and investigate where persons under 21 years of age obtained alcohol and who was killed or
obtained serious injury or accident
,It is unlawful for a person who has percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his/her blood to d
rive a vehicle. - correct answer-0.08 bac
When can a 19-year old legally serve alcoholic beverages in a restaurant? - correct answer-
when the server's primary responsibilities is to serve food
Which type of cannabis use is legal at an onsite alcohol establishment? - correct answer-
use of cannabis products are not permitted in onsite alcohol establishments
A non-profit organization has obtained a temporary daily on-
sale license for a fundraiser. Who within the organization has to be RBS certified? - correct answer-
a designated person must remain on site
The failure of a licensee to comply with the RBS program requirements shall be grounds for -
correct answer-disciplinary action.
Security personnel, whose post is located outside the entrance to an alcohol establishment, has the pr
imary responsibility to control the number of patrons entering and to check their IDs. Does the bounc
er need to be certified? - correct answer-Yes, because security personnel check IDs.
Infractions are punishable by - correct answer-fine
What does "RBS" mean? - correct answer-Responsible Beverage Service
What is the maximum penalty for serving alcohol after hours? - correct answer-6 months in jail
A member of a group of patrons becomes obviously intoxicated. What should the server do? -
correct answer-
inform the other group members that the obviously intoxicated patron will no longer be served alcoho
l
A legally acceptable ID has which characteristic? - correct answer-issued by a government agency
, Which statement regarding state issued identification cards is true? - correct answer-
they are a valid proof of age
PCP is an example of a(n) - correct answer-Hallucinogen
Which substance is considered a depressant? - correct answer-alcohol
What is embossed on the holder's picture on a California Real ID? - correct answer-their birthdate
Which feature is located on the back of a valid California driver license? - correct answer-barcode
When should a server check a patron's ID? - correct answer-prior to serving alcohol to the patron
A server may seize any identification presented by a person that is fake, so long as - correct answer-
a receipt is given to the person from whom the fake ID is seized
Upon seizing a fake ID, the alcohol establishment must give the fake ID to local law enforcement auth
orities within - correct answer-24 hours
What happens when an alcohol server serves alcohol to a minor after inspecting a fake ID and reason
ably concluding it to be valid? - correct answer-the alcohol server has a defense against prosecution
When refusing alcohol service to a patron, the server should do so - correct answer-courteously
When refusing alcohol service to a patron, the server should do so - correct answer-discreetly
Which form of ID is NOT acceptable for determining a person's age? - correct answer-
interim state issued driver license
LARGE DATABANK) QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
Which crime is often related to alcohol use? - correct answer-sexual assault
Whose responsibility is it to act as gatekeeper in regard to the community's ability to obtain alcohol in
public establishments? - correct answer-the alcohol server
Which condition is associated with alcohol-impaired driving? - correct answer-Impaired judgement
When alcohol is mixed with the side effects can range from discomfort to death. -
correct answer-medications or recreational drugs
What is the best way to sober up an intoxicated person? - correct answer-
only time will sober up an intoxicated person
What does "BAC" mean? - correct answer-blood alcohol concentration
Which statement is true regarding people with a high tolerance to alcohol? - correct answer-
they are better at hiding their intoxication
Eating food while drinking alcohol may - correct answer-slow down the rate of intoxication.
The use of foul language is an example of - correct answer-lowering inhibitions
Which statement about alcohol's path through the human body is true? - correct answer-
no digestion is needed in alcohol absorption
What is the primary purpose of ABC's T.R.A.C.E. program? - correct answer-
identify and investigate where persons under 21 years of age obtained alcohol and who was killed or
obtained serious injury or accident
,It is unlawful for a person who has percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his/her blood to d
rive a vehicle. - correct answer-0.08 bac
When can a 19-year old legally serve alcoholic beverages in a restaurant? - correct answer-
when the server's primary responsibilities is to serve food
Which type of cannabis use is legal at an onsite alcohol establishment? - correct answer-
use of cannabis products are not permitted in onsite alcohol establishments
A non-profit organization has obtained a temporary daily on-
sale license for a fundraiser. Who within the organization has to be RBS certified? - correct answer-
a designated person must remain on site
The failure of a licensee to comply with the RBS program requirements shall be grounds for -
correct answer-disciplinary action.
Security personnel, whose post is located outside the entrance to an alcohol establishment, has the pr
imary responsibility to control the number of patrons entering and to check their IDs. Does the bounc
er need to be certified? - correct answer-Yes, because security personnel check IDs.
Infractions are punishable by - correct answer-fine
What does "RBS" mean? - correct answer-Responsible Beverage Service
What is the maximum penalty for serving alcohol after hours? - correct answer-6 months in jail
A member of a group of patrons becomes obviously intoxicated. What should the server do? -
correct answer-
inform the other group members that the obviously intoxicated patron will no longer be served alcoho
l
A legally acceptable ID has which characteristic? - correct answer-issued by a government agency
, Which statement regarding state issued identification cards is true? - correct answer-
they are a valid proof of age
PCP is an example of a(n) - correct answer-Hallucinogen
Which substance is considered a depressant? - correct answer-alcohol
What is embossed on the holder's picture on a California Real ID? - correct answer-their birthdate
Which feature is located on the back of a valid California driver license? - correct answer-barcode
When should a server check a patron's ID? - correct answer-prior to serving alcohol to the patron
A server may seize any identification presented by a person that is fake, so long as - correct answer-
a receipt is given to the person from whom the fake ID is seized
Upon seizing a fake ID, the alcohol establishment must give the fake ID to local law enforcement auth
orities within - correct answer-24 hours
What happens when an alcohol server serves alcohol to a minor after inspecting a fake ID and reason
ably concluding it to be valid? - correct answer-the alcohol server has a defense against prosecution
When refusing alcohol service to a patron, the server should do so - correct answer-courteously
When refusing alcohol service to a patron, the server should do so - correct answer-discreetly
Which form of ID is NOT acceptable for determining a person's age? - correct answer-
interim state issued driver license
