ABC RBS Exam

A blood alcohol concentration of .08 indicates that _____ percent of your blood is alcohol. a. 80% b. 0.8% c. 8% d. 0.08%

0.08%

What is the minimum age an employee must be to pour an alcoholic beverage? a. 18 b. 16 c. 21 d. 19

21

Upon seizing a fake ID, the alcohol establishment must give the fake ID to local law enforcement authorities within a. 36 hours. b. 12 hours. c. 46 hours. d. 24 hours.

24 hours

In California, the sale of alcohol is prohibited before a. 7 a.m. b. 4 a.m. c. 5 a.m. d. 6 a.m.

6 a.m.

Who has the right to visit and inspect any establishment that sells alcoholic beverages? a. ABC and Local Law Enforcement b. City Administrators c. Civilian Code Enforcement d. Private Security Companies

ABC and Local Law Enforcement

Pat was born on June 17, 2001. When will Pat be able to purchase alcohol? a. June 17, 2024 b. June 17, 2022 c. June 17, 2023 d. June 17, 2025

June 17, 2022

Which neighborhood quality of life issue is most affected by the overuse of alcohol? property values b. noise c. traffic congestion d. homelessness

Noise

Lynn was born on November 30, 1999. When will Lynn be able to purchase alcohol? a. November 30, 2023 b. November 30, 2022 c. November 30, 2020 d. November 30, 2021

November 30, 2020

Which form of ID is NOT acceptable for determining a person's age? a. out-of-State driver license b. Work ID c. Armed Forces Identification Card d. passport from a foreign country

Work 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? a. No, because the security personnel's post is not located within the establishment. b. Yes, because security personnel check IDs. c. Yes, because all employees of an alcohol establishment must be certified. d. No, because security personnel does not pour or serve alcohol.

Yes, because all employees of an alcohol establishment must be certified.

Infractions are punishable by a. a fine. b. incarceration in the county jail. c. being placed on probation. d. both incarceration and a fine.

a fine

When considering RBS best practices, when is it permissible for employees in an alcohol establishment to consume alcohol while working? a. when pouring alcohol and not directly serving alcohol b. alcohol consumption by workers should be discouraged c. during the last hour of their shift d. in alcohol establishments that do not serve food

alcohol consumption by workers should be discouraged

Which feature is located on the back of a valid California driver license? a. the ID holder's blood type b. a picture of the ID holder's thumb print c. barcode d. a strip on which to sign the ID card

barcode

Correct pours enable alcohol servers to a. ensure patrons drink alcohol responsibly. b. restrict excessive consumption of alcohol. c. identify intoxicated patrons. d. better monitor a patron's alcohol intake.

better monitor a patron's alcohol intake.

Which is an indicator of a false ID? a. ghost image of the photograph b. raised letters on the face c. creases on the surface of the card d. bar code on the backside

creases on the surface of the card

A patron attempts to use a valid ID that is not theirs as proof of age. What should the server do? a. call the local law enforcement b. serve the patron as the ID is valid c. do not serve the patron d. ask for a second form of ID

do not serve the patron

What should you do if a patron arrives at your establishment and is already obviously intoxicated? a. seat the patron and then ignore them b. serve the patron no more than one alcoholic drink c. don't serve the patron alcohol d. tell them to go for a walk

don't serve the patron alcohol

Which symptom is characteristic of someone on a hallucinogenic drug? a. aggressive behavior b. hyperactivity c. increase speech and motor activity d. dulling of the senses

dulling of the senses

One of the benefits of establishing policies for the service of alcoholic beverages is that it a. establishes the uniformity of responsible business practices. b. eliminates the risk of civil liability for the servers. c. increases the amount of alcohol served to patrons. d. ensures patrons do not become intoxicated.

establishes the uniformity of responsible business practices.

When refusing alcohol service to a patron, the server should do so a. loudly. b. passively. c. apologetically. d. firmly.

firmly

Which alcohol promotion is permitted in California? a. happy hour b. free shots before 8:00 pm c. two for one drink specials d. ladies' night

happy hour

What is the primary purpose of ABC's T.R.A.C.E. program? a. educate young people of the dangers of drinking and driving b. identify businesses with uncertified alcohol servers c. identify and investigate where persons under 21 years of age obtained alcohol and who was killed or obtained serious injury or accident d. educate alcohol servers on the signs of intoxication

identify and investigate where persons under 21 years of age obtained alcohol and who was killed or obtained serious injury or accident

Which condition is associated with alcohol-impaired driving? a. breathing difficulties b. increased heart rate c. hearing loss d. impaired judgement

impaired judgement

What should you do if a youthful looking patron does not have a photo id? a. ask to see a valid credit card b. ask to see a recent utility bill c. inform the patron that you cannot serve them alcohol d. ask to see their birth certificate

inform the patron that you cannot serve them alcohol

Which form of ID is NOT acceptable for determining a person's age? a. passport from a foreign country b. interim state issued driver license c. armed Forces Identification Card d. out-of-State driver license

interim state issued drivers license

When alcohol is mixed with ______ the side effects can range from discomfort to death. a. tobacco products b. medications or recreational drugs c. light to moderate exercise d. foods high in saturated fats

medications or recreational drugs

What information should be documented in an incident log? a. number of patrons served alcoholic beverages b. when alternate transportation has been arranged for a patron c. arrival and departure times for large groups of patrons d. names and addresses of intoxicated patrons

names and addresses of intoxicated patrons

Which substance is considered a depressant? a. nicotine b. caffeine c. cocaine d. anesthetics

nicotine

Which is considered a good hospitality practice when serving alcoholic beverages? a. serving multiple alcoholic drinks per patron at a time b. offering free alcoholic drink promotions c. offering to serve a glass of water with an alcoholic beverage d. serving alcoholic beverages to patrons that did not want one

offering to serve a glass of water with an alcoholic beverage

What is the best way to sober up an intoxicated person? a. only time will sober up an intoxicated person b. exercise c. coffee d. cold shower

only time will sober up an intoxicated person

Which type of ID is acceptable without containing a physical description of the holder? a. Government Employment ID b. Out-of-state driver license c. University registration card d. Government issued passport

passport

When refusing alcohol service to a patron, the server should do so a. passively. b. apologetically. c. abruptly. d. quietly.

quietly

In the simplest of terms, binge drinking can be described as drinking alcohol a. until one becomes intoxicated. b. on a regular basis. c. to the point of addiction. d. rapidly.

rapidly

Eating food while drinking alcohol may a. slow down the rate of intoxication. b. cause less of the alcohol to be metabolized. c. keep the diner from becoming intoxicated. d. help the body to purge the alcohol from the blood stream.

slow down the rate of intoxication.

Some consumed alcohol is absorbed into the body through the a. liver. b. kidneys. c. stomach lining. d. appendix.

stomach lining

What should the server do if they have any doubts regarding whether a patron is obviously intoxicated? a. have another server wait on the patron b. stop service to the patron c. slow down service to allow the patron to sober up d. continue to serve the patron alcohol until they are certain

stop service to the patron

Frequent calls for service to local law enforcement by an on-premises licensee may result in a. positive Yelp reviews. b. suspension of alcohol license. c. support from the community. d. increased revenue.

suspension of alcohol license.

Whose responsibility is it to act as gatekeeper in regard to the community's ability to obtain alcohol in public establishments? a. local law enforcement officers b. the owner of the establishment c. Alcoholic Beverage Control d. the alcohol server

the alcohol server

What happens when an alcohol server serves alcohol to a minor after inspecting a fake ID and reasonably concluding it to be valid? a. the alcohol server is guilty of an infraction b. the alcohol server is guilty of a misdemeanor c. the licensee of the establishment can be cited d. the alcohol server has a defense against prosecution

the alcohol server has a defense against prosecution

Whose duty is it to ensure that policies are created to guide employees of an alcohol establishment in the service of alcoholic beverages? a. local law enforcement b. the alcoholic beverage server c. the owner/licensee d. ABC

the owner/licensee

What is the most valid reason for refusing service to a patron? a. the patron requests service outside of the hours of operation b. the patron's clothes are old and dirty c. the patron appears sad and depressed d. the patron appears to be pregnant

the patron requests service outside of the hours of operation

What is embossed on the holder's picture on a California Real ID? a. their birthdate b. their signature c. their driver license number d. their name

their birthdate

What is the duty of the designated RBS certified person at a non-profit organization's temporary alcohol event? a. to check every patron's IDs b. to remain onsite for the duration of the event c. to pour and serve the alcoholic beverages d. to ensure that all of the patrons have a safe means of transportation home

to ensure that all of the patrons have a safe means of transportation home

Which administrative penalty can be imposed against a retail licensee that knowingly permitted the illegal sale, or negotiations for the sales, of controlled substances or dangerous drugs upon his or her licensed premises? a. civil damages not to exceed $1,000 b. $1,000 fine c. up to revocation of license d. six months in jail

up to revocation of license

When should a server begin assessing patrons for signs of intoxication? a. after their second drink b. upon arrival c. prior to them leaving d. after their first drink

upon arrival

A legally acceptable ID has which characteristic? a. residential address b. city of birth c. serial number d. valid expiration date

valid expiration date

Which technique is best for determining the validity of an ID? a. verify the information on the card by asking the ID holder questions b. scratch the surface of the ID with your fingernail c. view the ID under a heat lamp d. ask the ID holder how old they are

verify the information on the card by asking the ID holder questions

When is an employee's initial employment date? a. on the first date of the employee's initial pay period b. when the employee signs an employment contract or tax identification documents. c. when the employee accepts the offer of employment d. when the employee works his/her first shift

when the employee signs an employment contract or tax identification documents.

When can a 19-year old legally serve alcoholic beverages in a restaurant? a. when the server is a child or stepchild of the licensee b. when being supervised by someone over the age of 21 c. when the server's primary responsibilities is to serve food d. never

when the server's primary responsibilities is to serve food

Being "under the influence" of alcohol means that a. your BAC is 0.08% or above. b. your physical or mental abilities are impaired. c. your ability to metabolize alcohol has been impaired. d. you are incapable of performing fine motor functions.

your physical or mental abilities are impaired.