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Alaska Alcohol Server Education Practice Test 2026

Alaska requires people who sell or serve alcohol, or check patron ID, at licensed businesses to complete a board-approved alcohol server education course and pass a written test within 30 days. Approved courses include TAP, TIPS and Alaska Responsible Serving of Alcohol. Practice test 1 covers Alaska rules, and the other sets cover responsible service topics used across the U.S.

  • Alcohol server
  • Alaska
  • 83 questions
  • Checked
  • Edited by A. Singh
  • Fact-checked October 17, 2026

Quick answer

It is run by the Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO); courses through board-approved providers. Practise here for free with 83 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 17, 2026.

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  1. Question 1 of 23

    Which Alaska board approves alcohol server education courses?
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    Answer: A. The Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board

    AS 04.21.025 makes the ABC Board responsible for requiring and approving alcohol server education courses. AMCO is the office that supports the board.

  2. Question 2 of 23

    Under Alaska law, which workers must complete an approved alcohol server education course?
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    Answer: D. Licensees and their agents and employees who sell or serve alcohol or check patron ID

    AS 04.21.025 covers licensees and permittees who sell or serve alcohol, and their agents and employees who sell, serve or check patron identification.

  3. Question 3 of 23

    AMCO says approved server training is required for servers and supervisors. Which other group does it name?
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    Answer: A. People who provide security in licensed businesses

    AMCO's page says servers, their supervisors and people providing security in licensed businesses must receive approved server training.

  4. Question 4 of 23

    A door staff member at an Alaska bar only checks IDs and never serves drinks. Does the server education rule apply?
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    Answer: C. Yes, workers who check patron ID must complete the course

    The statute covers agents and employees who check patron identification, not only those who sell or serve.

  5. Question 5 of 23

    How soon after starting a job must an Alaska alcohol server complete the course and pass the written test?
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    Answer: B. Within 30 days

    AS 04.21.025(c) requires completion and a passing written test within 30 days of being licensed, permitted or employed.

  6. Question 6 of 23

    What must a student do, besides attending the course, before receiving an Alaska server education card?
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    Answer: A. Pass a written test on the course subjects

    3 AAC 305.700 says a card is issued only after the student passes a written test showing they understand the course subjects.

  7. Question 7 of 23

    How long is an Alaska alcohol server education card valid?
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    Answer: D. 3 years

    Cards are valid for three years from the date they are issued.

  8. Question 8 of 23

    How can an Alaska server keep their certification current before the card expires?
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    Answer: B. Take another approved course or pass a written test on the course subjects

    The statute lets cards be renewed by passing a written test, and 3 AAC 305.700 also allows completing another approved course.

  9. Question 9 of 23

    Which approved server course does AMCO list as offered by Alaska CHARR?
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    Answer: B. TAP (Training for Alcohol Professionals)

    AMCO lists TAP from Alaska CHARR, TIPS, and Alaska Responsible Serving of Alcohol (Rserving) as approved courses.

  10. Question 10 of 23

    Can an Alaska server education course be taken online?
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    Answer: A. Yes, the law allows online or in-person courses, and webinar courses may test online

    AS 04.21.025(b) says the course may be taken online or in person, and 3 AAC 305.700 allows an online test for webinar or video courses.

  11. Question 11 of 23

    Where must proof that a worker finished server education be kept?
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    Answer: D. On the licensed premises during working hours

    AS 04.21.025(b) requires proof of completion to be kept on the licensed premises during working hours.

  12. Question 12 of 23

    Which information must appear on an Alaska server education card?
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    Answer: D. The holder's name and date of birth, the course name and the expiration date

    3 AAC 305.700 lists name, date of birth, course name and expiration date as required card information.

  13. Question 13 of 23

    An Alaska server's card has no photo. What else must they carry?
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    Answer: A. Valid identification

    If the card has no photo, the holder must also carry valid ID.

  14. Question 14 of 23

    A peace officer asks to see a server's card. What does the rule say?
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    Answer: D. The card must be shown when a peace officer or board representative asks

    3 AAC 305.700 requires the card to be shown on request to a peace officer or a board representative.

  15. Question 15 of 23

    A worker hired two months ago cannot show a current card, and no copy is on file. What must happen?
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    Answer: D. The worker must stop selling, serving and checking ID right away

    If a current card or a copy on file cannot be shown and the worker was not hired in the past 30 days, they must immediately stop selling or serving alcohol and checking ID.

  16. Question 16 of 23

    Staff will serve at an event held under an Alaska catering or event permit. When must they hold a valid card?
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    Answer: A. Before the event

    For permitted events, AS 04.21.025(c) requires a valid card before the event.

  17. Question 17 of 23

    What kind of offense is failing to follow Alaska's server education requirements?
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    Answer: A. A violation

    AS 04.21.025 names the offense failure to comply with alcohol server education requirements and classifies it as a violation.

  18. Question 18 of 23

    Which business type is generally exempt from Alaska's server education requirement?
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    Answer: C. A general wholesale license

    AS 04.21.025(f) exempts certain manufacturer, wholesale and direct shipment licenses. Manufacturers with a sampling endorsement are still covered.

  19. Question 19 of 23

    Which health topic must Alaska server courses cover as part of the effects of alcohol?
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    Answer: A. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

    3 AAC 305.700 lists fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and fetal alcohol effects among the effects of alcohol that courses must teach.

  20. Question 20 of 23

    Alaska server courses must cover checking ID and obtaining a "statement of proof." Which topic area is this part of?
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    Answer: B. Underage persons

    The rule lists checking ID, identifying valid ID and obtaining a statement of proof under the topic of underage persons.

  21. Question 21 of 23

    Alaska courses must teach "local option" provisions. Why does this matter to servers?
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    Answer: B. Some communities limit or ban alcohol sales, so local rules can differ from state rules

    Local option is listed as a required course subject because some Alaska communities vote to restrict alcohol.

  22. Question 22 of 23

    Which of these must Alaska server courses cover, along with hours of service?
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    Answer: D. Cutting off service

    3 AAC 305.700 requires courses to cover state and local hours of service and cutting off service.

  23. Question 23 of 23

    Under Alaska rules, which three kinds of liability must server courses explain?
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    Answer: C. Criminal, administrative and civil

    Courses must cover criminal, administrative and civil liability, including the criminal negligence standard.

What to know before the test

  • Licensees and their agents and employees who sell or serve alcohol or check patron ID must complete a board-approved course.
  • You must finish the course and pass a written test within 30 days of being hired.
  • Server education cards are valid for three years and can be renewed by passing a written test.
  • Courses may be taken online or in person. AMCO lists TAP, TIPS and Alaska Responsible Serving of Alcohol as approved courses.
  • Proof of completion must be kept on the licensed premises during working hours and shown to a peace officer or board representative on request.
  • A worker past the 30-day window who cannot show a current card must stop selling, serving and checking ID right away.

Frequently asked questions

Which server course do I need to serve alcohol in Alaska?

You need a card from a board-approved alcohol server education course. TAP (Training for Alcohol Professionals) from Alaska CHARR is one option. TIPS and Alaska Responsible Serving of Alcohol are also approved.

How long do I have to get my Alaska server card?

You must complete the course and pass the written test within 30 days of being hired. For permitted events, you need a valid card before the event.

How long is an Alaska alcohol server card good for?

Three years. Before it expires, renew by taking another approved course or passing a written test.

Can I take Alaska alcohol server training online?

Yes. The law allows online or in-person courses, and some approved providers offer webinars or online-only classes.

Do security staff and door ID checkers need training in Alaska?

Yes. The law covers workers who check patron ID, and AMCO says people providing security in licensed businesses must be trained.

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