Servsafe Alcohol Practice Exam
Questions & Answers
Which is an acceptable form of identification?
Passport
What feature is added to a minor ID in most states to indicate that it was issued to
a person younger than 21?
A vertical format
Other than being intact and current, what other features must an ID have in order
to be valid?
Birth date, photo, and signature
What feature is often added to IDs to keep them secure?
Ultraviolet text and features
What should you do if you have checked a guest's ID and are still not sure if she
is old enough to drink?
Ask for a second valid ID.
What is the purpose of an ID reader?
To display information from bar codes or magnetic stripes.
A guest has a birthday of January 1, 1998. In what year do they turn 21?
2019
An ID with a raised photo is an example of
an ID issued to someone under the age of 21.
Which is true in relation to criminal and civil liability?
Criminal liability is being held responsible for committing a crime, while civil liability is
being responsible for payment of
damages.
Civil penalties may include which of the following?
Payment of damages
What do dram shop laws allow a person injured by an intoxicated guest to do?
Sue the bartender who served the intoxicated guest, the business, and the business
owner
How old must a person be to purchase alcohol in most states?
21 years old
It is against the law in most states to drive with what Blood Alcohol Content
(BAC)?
.08 or higher
Which is true about liquor laws?
Municipal liquor laws can be stricter than state liquor laws
What is the best thing to do when liquor authorities enter your establishment?
Notify your manager.
What action should be taken if you see a guest pass a drink to an underage
person?
Stop service and remove the alcohol.
Questions & Answers
Which is an acceptable form of identification?
Passport
What feature is added to a minor ID in most states to indicate that it was issued to
a person younger than 21?
A vertical format
Other than being intact and current, what other features must an ID have in order
to be valid?
Birth date, photo, and signature
What feature is often added to IDs to keep them secure?
Ultraviolet text and features
What should you do if you have checked a guest's ID and are still not sure if she
is old enough to drink?
Ask for a second valid ID.
What is the purpose of an ID reader?
To display information from bar codes or magnetic stripes.
A guest has a birthday of January 1, 1998. In what year do they turn 21?
2019
An ID with a raised photo is an example of
an ID issued to someone under the age of 21.
Which is true in relation to criminal and civil liability?
Criminal liability is being held responsible for committing a crime, while civil liability is
being responsible for payment of
damages.
Civil penalties may include which of the following?
Payment of damages
What do dram shop laws allow a person injured by an intoxicated guest to do?
Sue the bartender who served the intoxicated guest, the business, and the business
owner
How old must a person be to purchase alcohol in most states?
21 years old
It is against the law in most states to drive with what Blood Alcohol Content
(BAC)?
.08 or higher
Which is true about liquor laws?
Municipal liquor laws can be stricter than state liquor laws
What is the best thing to do when liquor authorities enter your establishment?
Notify your manager.
What action should be taken if you see a guest pass a drink to an underage
person?
Stop service and remove the alcohol.
