RBS training exam

A server asks a patron a question to confirm the validity of the patron's ID. Which question is least helpful?

"Where did you go to high school?"

How many fluid ounces are in a standard size drink of beer?

12

What is the minimum age an employee must be to pour an alcoholic beverage?

21

What is the maximum penalty for serving alcohol after hours?

6 months in jail

What is printed on the holder's picture on a California Real ID?

A bear

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 feature is located on the back of a valid California driver license?

Barcode

A patron may be displaying signs of being obviously intoxicated when they

Become increasingly argumentative

Which term is defined as drinking a lot of alcohol in a short time period?

Binge drinking

What does "BAC" mean?

Blood alcohol concentration

Irresponsible alcohol sales in a community typically lead to an increase in

Calls to the fire department

A person with a BAC of 0.05 percent

Can be arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol?

Which is an indicator of a false ID?

Card is too thick

Eating food while drinking may

Cause less of the alcohol to be metabolized

Which technique is best for determining the validity of an ID?

Compare the signature on the ID to a fresh signature given by the ID holder

A person in a group who is not drinking alcohol is commonly referred to as the

Designated driver

What should you do is a patron arrives at your establishment and is already obviously intoxicated?

Don't serve the patron alcohol

One of the benefits of establishing policies for the service of alcoholic beverages is that it

Eliminates the risk of civil liability for the servers

Which symptom is characteristic of someone on a hallucinogenic drug?

Excessive sweating

When refusing alcohol service to a patron, the server should do so

Firmly

Which alcohol promotion is permitted in California?

Happy hour

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

Upon stopping alcohol service to an obviously intoxicated person, the server should

Inform the other members of the patron's group, if any.

When alcohol is mixed with ______________ the side effects can range from discomfort to death

Medications or recreational drugs

Which of these is not a policy for monitoring the behavior of minors seeking alcohol service?

Minors asking for well drinks

Selling alcohol to a person under 21 years of age is classified as a(n)

Misdemeanor

When is a work-issued ID valid for purchase alcohol?

Never

When is an interim or temporary star-issued driver license valid proof of a patron's age?

Never

Which substance is considered a stimulant?

Nicotine

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

What is the best way to sober up an intoxicated person?

Only time will sober up an intoxicated person

A legally acceptable ID has which characteristic?

Photograph

When should a server check a patron's ID?

Prior to serving alcohol to the patron

Promotions for that encourage the intemperate consumption of alcohol should be __________ by management

Prohibited

In the simplest of terms, binge drinking can be described as drinking alcohol

Rapidly

Which symptoms is associated with alcohol-impaired driving?

Reduced coordination

What does "RBS" mean?

Responsible Beverage Service

Leslie was born on September 12, 2002. When will Leslie be able to purchase alcohol?

September 12, 2023

Some consumed alcohol is absorbed into the body through the

Stomach lining

Which form of ID is NOT acceptable for determining a person's age?

Student Registration Card

Frequent calls for service to local law enforcement by an on-premises licensee may result in

Suspension of alcohol license

An administrative violation occurs in 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

What is the duty of the designated RBS certified person at a non-profit organization's temporary alcohol event?

To remain onsite for the duration of the event

When is an employee's initial employment date?

When the employee works his/her first shift

When can a 19-year old legally serve alcoholic beverages in a restaurant?

When the server's primary responsibility is to serve food

Can ABC agents arrest an individual for criminal violations of the laws pertaining to alcoholic beverages?

Yes, as they are sworn peace officers

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 security personnel check ID's

A good practice when refusing alcohol service to an obviously intoxicated patron is to

not bargain with the patron

What is the most valid reason for refusing service to a patron?

the patron appears to be pregnant