RBS Exam RVS April 2024
What is the maximum fine that can be levied for committing a felony?
$10,000
California's alcohol-related laws are primarily enforced by which agency?
Alcoholic Beverage Control
A young-looking patron forgot his ID, however, you recognize him as being in the establishment the previous night. Based on responsible beverage service practices, should you serve the patron an alcoholic beverage?
No, he must have a valid ID in his possession to be served alcohol
The photo on a California issued ID appears to be altered. Is the ID still valid to determine the patron's age?
No, the ID is invalid.
Which condition is associated with alcohol-impaired driving?
Reduced concentration
What is on the back of a California driver license?
magnetic strip
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)
misdemeanor
When can an expired ID card be used as proof of age?
never
Upon stopping alcohol service to an obviously intoxicated person, the server should
offer the patron a non-alcoholic beverage or food item.
When can a 19-year old legally serve alcoholic beverages in a restaurant?
when the server's primary responsibilities is to serve food
A blood alcohol concentration of .08 indicates that _____ percent of your blood is alcohol.
0.08%
How many fluid ounces are in a standard size drink of 80 proof hard liquor?
1.0
Intoxication can occur with as little as _____ drink(s).
2
How long does it generally take the body to metabolize one alcoholic drink equivalent?
60 minutes
Which term is defined as drinking a lot of alcohol in a short time period?
Binge drinking
Regarding the service of alcohol in public establishments, the alcohol server's primary responsibility is to be the
Gatekeeper
A person may experience very harmful effects when mixing alcohol with
Medications
When alcohol is mixed with ______ the side effects can range from discomfort to death.
Medications or recreational drugs
Lynn was born on November 30, 1999. When will Lynn be able to purchase alcohol?
November 30, 2020
Which form of ID is NOT acceptable for determining a person's age?
Student Registration Card
An administrative violation occurs on an ABC licensed premises, _____ of that premises is at risk for administrative penalties.
The license
What is the most valid reason for refusing service to a patron?
The patron cannot provide a valid ID
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?
Yes, because all employees of an alcohol establishment must be certified.
Does the manager of a licensed establishment need to obtain an RBS certification?
Yes, because he manages and trains alcoholic servers and pourers.
ABC licensees, their employees, and their agents are expected to cooperate with
all sworn peace officers, including ABC agents and local law enforcement.
What information should be documented in an incident log?
any injury, medical treatment, or hospitalization of a person that occurred on the ABC licensed premises
Which substance is considered a depressant?
barbiturates
An alcohol server confiscates a fake ID at 6:00 p.m. on a Thursday. When must the fake ID be turned over to local law enforcement authorities?
before 6:00 p.m. on Friday
A person with a BAC of 0.05 percent
can be arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
PCP is an example of a(n)
hallucinogen
Which feature is added to a California-issued ID to indicate the holder is under 21 years of age?
hologram
It is critical that an establishment that serves alcohol develop a policy on
how to check a patron's identification.
What is the primary purpose of ABC's T.R.A.C.E. program?
identify and investigate where persons under 21 years of age obtained alcohol and who was killed or obtained serious injury or accident
When is an interim or temporary state-issued driver license valid proof of a patron's age?
if it contains a photograph of the holder
Which is considered an administrative penalty that may be imposed by the ABC for violations?
imposition of license conditions
A member of a group of patrons becomes obviously intoxicated. What should the server do?
inform the other group members that the obviously intoxicated patron will no longer be served alcohol.
Which physical characteristic behavior is an indication that a patron might be obviously intoxicated?
lack of eye focus
What is the best way to sober up an intoxicated person?
only time will sober up an intoxicated person
Which is an indicator of a false ID?
photograph appears raised or altered
A legally acceptable ID has which characteristic?
physical description of the ID holder
Which is not needed in order for a government-issued passport to be considered a valid form of ID?
physical description of the holder.
When should a server check a patron's ID?
prior to serving alcohol to the patron
When refusing alcohol service to a patron, the server should do so
quietly
Which technique is best for determining the validity of an ID?
scratch the surface of the ID with your fingernail
Which is considered a good hospitality practice when serving alcoholic beverages?
slowing the beverage service down to the patron if needed
An on-premises establishment should develop strategies for
teaching and enforcing the establishment's RBS policies.
Where would the licensee be able to look online to see if their server is RBS certified?
the ABC RBS database
A non-profit organization has obtained a temporary daily on-sale license for a fundraiser. Who within the organization has to be RBS certified?
the alcohol pourers
As a server or bartender, it is a good practice
to have multiple interactions with patrons to evaluate their moods and needs.
Which alcohol promotion is permitted in California?
two for one drink specials