TABC Answers And Things To Remember

Establishments that sell alcoholic beverages packaged “to go” are called:

Answer: “Off Premicis”

Responsible seller-servers of alcohol must know the law and their customers What else must seller-servers know?

Answer: when to say “no”

One of the legal definitions of intoxication in Texas is having a blood alcohol concentration of:

Answer: 0.8 or more

Bet has just been hired as a cocktail waitress. She must be certified as a seller-server within:

Answer: 30 days

Which of the following establishments would be considered “On Premise”

Answer: Restaurants

Which of the following actions is illegal

Answer: A minor attempts to purchase an alcoholic beverage

When may a minor legally purchase alcohol?

Answer: They are assisting a place officer in the enforcement of the alcoholic beverage code.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding deciding whether an alcohol sale is legal

Answer: If a person looks like a minor, they likely are a minor

Which of the following things may indicate an ID has been altered?

Answer: Bumps or air pockets on laminated IDs

Which of the following behavior patterns may be characteristic of minors?

Answer: Self conscious about appearance

Which of the following observations could be a sign that a customer is becoming intoxicated?

Answer: ALl

The customer is laughing and talking louder and louder as the night goes on.The customer is weaving and bumping into tables when walking to the restroom.The customer rests his head on the table and closes his eyes.

Who is responsible for deciding if a person is intoxicated and if the sale of alcohol to them would be illegal?

Answer: The person who actually serves, sells, or delivers the alcoholic beverage

After determining that someone has had too much to drink, there are eight steps you should take to cut someone off. What is the first step?

Answer: Verify your observations

Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding fatigue, medication, drugs, or illness?

Answer: They increase the effect alcohol has on a person

Which of the following people would likely become intoxicated more quickly

Answer: A person who is very tired or physically exhausted

A temporary member may enjoy a private club’s services and privileges for a period of not more than:

Answer: *******Seven days per invitation *******WRONG

Who owns the alcoholic beverages of a private club?

Answer: The members

The holder of a promotional permit may:

Answer: Offer in-store wine and beer samples

If an individual orders an alcoholic beverage in a private club, what is the first question the server should ask?

Answer: Is the individual a member of the club or in a member’s family?

A private club registration permit authorizes alcoholic beverages belonging to members of the club to be:

Answer: Stored, possessed, and mixed on the club premises

Which of the following statements about private club guests is CORRECT?

Answer: Guests must pay for any alcoholic beverages they consume.

Volunteers serving alcohol at a special event must:

Answer: Check IDs

The alcoholic beverages in a private club are:

Answer: Sold to the members

If an individual orders an alcoholic beverage in a private club and is determined not to be a current club member, what should the server do?

Answer: Ask if the individual is a guest of a member

Who may pay for the service of alcoholic beverages in a private club?

Answer: Members only

A temporary member may enjoy a private club’s services and privileges for a period of not more than:

Answer: Three days per invitation

If an individual orders an alcoholic beverage in a private club, what is the first question the server should ask?

Answer: How old is the individual?

What is a “private club?”

Answer: An association of persons that operates as an “open saloon”

If an individual orders an alcoholic beverage in a private club and is determined not to be a current club member, what should the server do?

Answer: Ask if the individual is a guest of a member

In an establishment that serves alcohol for on premise consumption and gets less than 50% of its gross receipts from alcohol sales, a cashier can be 16.

Answer: True

When selling alcohol, a minor is defined as:

Answer: A person under the age of 21.

Which of the following might make you suspect that an ID is fake?

Answer:  White out used to change the information.

              Fuzzy printing or red eye in the photo.

              The words “Not a Government Document” appear.

               All of the above.

It is illegal for a minor to even attempt to purchase alcohol.

Answer: True

If a customer presents an ID where the physical description does not match the photograph or the person:

Do not accept the ID as proof of age because it may be a forged or altered ID.

When an excessive amount of alcohol is consumed causing a person to stop or breath slowly, vomit in their sleep, or appear pale or bluish, the person is possibly suffering from:

Answer: Alcohol Poisoning

Which term matches the following definition, “To appear in public under the influence of alcohol or any other substance to the degree that the individual may endanger him or herself; or others.”

Answer: Public intoxication

All seller/server training schools are owned and operated by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

Answer: False

A medic alert bracelet might indicate that a customer:

Answer: Should not drink because of a medical condition

When checking an ID, make sure the description matches the person, the photo matches the description, and _______.

Answer: Look for signs of Identification was altered

Check the date of birth to make sure the person is 21 or older

—– Both A and C

A young woman approaches the counter wanting to buy a bottle of wine. You cannot tell by her physical appearance if she is a minor or not. You have asked for an ID but she has left it in the car, what should you do in this situation?

Answer: Put the wine behind the counter and wait for her to return with a valid ID before making the sale.

By taking this course, you cannot be held liable if you sell to a minor or intoxicated person.

Answer: True

Fatigue, medication, drugs, or illness can:

Answer: Increase the effect alcohol has on a person.

When is the best time to check for identification?

Answer: Before you make the sale or serve the drink.

In an approved public entertainment facility, which of the following is allowed?

Answer: Bring unopened alcoholic beverages into the facility as a spectator.

If a person does not have the normal use of mental or physical faculties because they have been drinking alcohol, they would legally be considered:

Answer: Intoxicated