Alaska Alcohol Server Education Practice Test 2026: Practice test 3

1. Question 1 of 25

   What is the risk of serving alcohol mixed with energy drinks?

   • AEnergy drinks lower BAC
   • BThey make the alcohol weaker
   • CCaffeine can hide how drunk a person is, so they may keep drinking
   • DCaffeine removes alcohol from the blood
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   Answer: C. Caffeine can hide how drunk a person is, so they may keep drinking

   Caffeine may make a person feel alert, but it does not reduce impairment or BAC.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Why do women usually reach a higher BAC than men after drinking the same amount?

   • AWomen usually have less water in their bodies to dilute alcohol
   • BWomen cannot break down alcohol at all
   • CWomen always drink faster
   • DWomen absorb alcohol through their skin
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   Answer: A. Women usually have less water in their bodies to dilute alcohol

   On average, women have less body water than men of the same weight, so alcohol is more concentrated in the blood.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What does BAC (blood alcohol concentration) measure?

   • AThe strength of a drink
   • BThe amount of alcohol in a person's blood
   • CHow fast a person can walk
   • DHow many drinks a person has bought
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   Answer: B. The amount of alcohol in a person's blood

   BAC is the percentage of alcohol in the blood. A BAC of 0.08% means 0.08 grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Which of these actually lowers a person's BAC?

   • AFresh air
   • BTime
   • CA cold shower
   • DBlack coffee
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   Answer: B. Time

   Only time lowers BAC as the liver breaks down alcohol. Coffee and cold showers do not sober a person up.

5. Question 5 of 25

   Which of these can be a sign of a fake or altered ID?

   • ARaised edges, bumps, or numbers that look scratched or changed
   • BA clear, sharp photo
   • CA smooth, even surface
   • DSecurity features that change with the light
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   Answer: A. Raised edges, bumps, or numbers that look scratched or changed

   Feel the card and look closely. Cuts, peeling lamination, blurry print or changed numbers can mean tampering.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What is the BAC limit for drivers 21 and older in almost every state?

   • A0.10%
   • B0.08%
   • C0.15%
   • D0.02%
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   Answer: B. 0.08%

   It is illegal in every state to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. Utah has a lower limit of 0.05%.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What can happen if a server sells alcohol to a person under 21?

   • AThe minor is the only one punished
   • BThe server gets a warning only from the customer
   • CThe server can be charged with a crime and the business can lose its license for a time
   • DNothing, if the minor looked old
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   Answer: C. The server can be charged with a crime and the business can lose its license for a time

   Selling to a minor is a crime in every state, and the license holder can face fines, suspension or revocation.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Every state has a "zero tolerance" law for drivers under 21. What does it mean?

   • ADrivers under 21 may drink one beer before driving
   • BDrivers under 21 can be penalized for even a small amount of alcohol in their system
   • COnly drivers over 21 can be arrested for drunk driving
   • DIt applies only to motorcycles
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   Answer: B. Drivers under 21 can be penalized for even a small amount of alcohol in their system

   Because it is illegal for people under 21 to drink, states punish young drivers with very low BAC levels, far below 0.08%.

9. Question 9 of 25

   A customer orders a 16-ounce pint of regular beer (5% alcohol). About how many standard drinks is that?

   • AAbout 2
   • BExactly 1
   • CAbout 3
   • DAbout 1.3
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   Answer: D. About 1.3

   One standard drink of beer is 12 ounces, so 16 ounces is about 1.3 standard drinks.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Which is often one of the first signs that a customer is becoming intoxicated?

    • AThey pay with a credit card
    • BThey ask for the restroom
    • CThey get louder and more talkative than when they arrived
    • DThey order food
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    Answer: C. They get louder and more talkative than when they arrived

    Lowered inhibitions, such as becoming loud, overly friendly or too talkative, are usually the first signs.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution ended Prohibition and gave states power to regulate alcohol?

    • AThe 26th Amendment
    • BThe 21st Amendment
    • CThe 18th Amendment
    • DThe 1st Amendment
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    Answer: B. The 21st Amendment

    The 21st Amendment (1933) repealed the 18th Amendment, which had started Prohibition. States now set most alcohol rules.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Which behavior shows a customer's judgment is impaired?

    • AMaking rude comments or buying drinks for strangers
    • BSpeaking quietly
    • CLeaving a tip
    • DAsking about the menu
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    Answer: A. Making rude comments or buying drinks for strangers

    Impaired judgment shows up as careless spending, rude or risky behavior, and drinking faster.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What is the minimum legal age to buy alcohol in the United States?

    • AIt depends on the type of drink
    • B21 in every state
    • C18 in every state
    • D19 in most states
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    Answer: B. 21 in every state

    Every state sets 21 as the minimum legal age to buy or publicly possess alcohol.

14. Question 14 of 25

    What does the star on a REAL ID card tell you?

    • AThe person is over 21
    • BThe person is a veteran
    • CThe person may buy alcohol in any state
    • DThe card meets federal REAL ID security standards; it does not show age
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    Answer: D. The card meets federal REAL ID security standards; it does not show age

    The star marks a REAL ID-compliant card. You still need to check the date of birth.

15. Question 15 of 25

    In many states, how do driver's licenses for people under 21 look different?

    • AThey are always red
    • BThey are vertical (portrait) instead of horizontal
    • CThey have no photo
    • DThey are made of paper
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    Answer: B. They are vertical (portrait) instead of horizontal

    Many states print vertical cards for drivers under 21 so servers can spot them quickly. Always check the date of birth too.

16. Question 16 of 25

    About how much malt liquor (about 7% alcohol) is one standard drink?

    • A16 ounces
    • B12 ounces
    • C4 ounces
    • D8 to 9 ounces
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    Answer: D. 8 to 9 ounces

    Malt liquor is stronger than regular beer. At about 7% alcohol, roughly 8 to 9 ounces holds the 0.6 ounces of alcohol in one standard drink.

17. Question 17 of 25

    How much 80-proof distilled spirits is one standard drink?

    • A5 ounces
    • B1 ounce
    • C3 ounces
    • D1.5 ounces
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    Answer: D. 1.5 ounces

    A 1.5-ounce shot of 80-proof (40% alcohol) spirits such as vodka, gin, rum or whiskey is one standard drink.

18. Question 18 of 25

    A restaurant pours 10-ounce glasses of 12% wine. About how many standard drinks is each glass?

    • AAbout 1
    • BAbout 3
    • CAbout 2
    • DAbout 0.5
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    Answer: C. About 2

    One standard drink of wine is 5 ounces, so a 10-ounce pour is about two standard drinks.

19. Question 19 of 25

    How much pure alcohol is in one U.S. standard drink?

    • A14 grams (about 0.6 fluid ounces)
    • B10 grams (about 0.4 fluid ounces)
    • C20 grams (about 0.85 fluid ounces)
    • D8 grams (about 0.3 fluid ounces)
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    Answer: A. 14 grams (about 0.6 fluid ounces)

    In the United States, one standard drink contains about 14 grams of pure alcohol, or about 0.6 fluid ounces.

20. Question 20 of 25

    After you cut off a customer, who should you tell?

    • AOnly the kitchen
    • BYour manager and co-workers
    • CNo one
    • DThe customer's friends, so they can order for them
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    Answer: B. Your manager and co-workers

    Letting the team know stops the customer from getting alcohol from another server or bartender.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Which drinking behavior is a warning sign of over-consumption?

    • AOrdering water with a drink
    • BOrdering food
    • CGulping drinks or ordering doubles
    • DSipping a drink slowly
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    Answer: C. Gulping drinks or ordering doubles

    Drinking fast or ordering stronger drinks raises BAC quickly. Slow service and offer food or water.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What should acceptable proof-of-age ID include?

    • AA government-issued photo, date of birth and expiration date
    • BA school logo and a photo
    • CA company badge number
    • DA bank name and card number
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    Answer: A. A government-issued photo, date of birth and expiration date

    Use valid, government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID card, passport or military ID.

23. Question 23 of 25

    A cocktail contains three 1.5-ounce pours of different 80-proof liquors. How many standard drinks does it contain?

    • A2
    • B1
    • C4.5
    • D3
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    Answer: D. 3

    Each 1.5-ounce pour of 80-proof liquor is one standard drink, so the cocktail holds three, even though it is served in one glass.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What tone should you use when you refuse to serve a customer?

    • ALoud, so other customers hear
    • BJoking, so it does not seem serious
    • CUnsure, so they can change your mind
    • DCalm, polite and firm
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    Answer: D. Calm, polite and firm

    A calm, firm and polite refusal reduces conflict and makes clear the decision is final.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Two customers drink the same amount in the same time. Who will usually have the higher BAC?

    • AThe person drinking light beer
    • BThey will always be the same
    • CThe smaller, lighter person
    • DThe larger, heavier person
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    Answer: C. The smaller, lighter person

    A smaller person has less body water to dilute alcohol, so the same amount produces a higher BAC.

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