TIPS Certification Exam Question
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• Types of illegal alcohol sales. CORRECT ANSWER: -underage
-third party
-visibly intoxicated
• Common negligence laws. CORRECT ANSWER: -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. CORRECT ANSWER: -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. CORRECT ANSWER: -fines
-arrest
-jail time
-financial judgements
• If you sell to an ynderage customer.... CORRECT ANSWER: 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". CORRECT ANSWER: 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.... CORRECT ANSWER: They reduce the likelihood that you
will serve alcohol illegally
, • Examples of reasonable efforts include. CORRECT ANSWER: -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.... CORRECT ANSWER: ... An
expired id is not acceptable even if the date of birth indicates legal age
• Commonly acceptable forms of id. CORRECT ANSWER: -drivers license
-state issues id card
-military id
-passport
-green card
• 3 steps to properly check an id. CORRECT ANSWER: -verify the
information
-check for alterations
-establish id ownership
• Signs of id alterations or tampering include. CORRECT ANSWER: -
mismatched type
-cut, torn or frayed lamination
-unusual or missing information
-size variations
• How do you prove the id belongs to the customer ?. CORRECT
ANSWER: -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. CORRECT ANSWER: -seem nervous and move
around frequently
Bank and Answers (2026/2027) |
Complete Exam Prep Pack | A+
• Types of illegal alcohol sales. CORRECT ANSWER: -underage
-third party
-visibly intoxicated
• Common negligence laws. CORRECT ANSWER: -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. CORRECT ANSWER: -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. CORRECT ANSWER: -fines
-arrest
-jail time
-financial judgements
• If you sell to an ynderage customer.... CORRECT ANSWER: 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". CORRECT ANSWER: 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.... CORRECT ANSWER: They reduce the likelihood that you
will serve alcohol illegally
, • Examples of reasonable efforts include. CORRECT ANSWER: -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.... CORRECT ANSWER: ... An
expired id is not acceptable even if the date of birth indicates legal age
• Commonly acceptable forms of id. CORRECT ANSWER: -drivers license
-state issues id card
-military id
-passport
-green card
• 3 steps to properly check an id. CORRECT ANSWER: -verify the
information
-check for alterations
-establish id ownership
• Signs of id alterations or tampering include. CORRECT ANSWER: -
mismatched type
-cut, torn or frayed lamination
-unusual or missing information
-size variations
• How do you prove the id belongs to the customer ?. CORRECT
ANSWER: -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. CORRECT ANSWER: -seem nervous and move
around frequently
