Delaware Alcohol Server Training Practice Test 2026
Delaware requires anyone who serves or sells alcohol, or manages people who do, to complete Responsible Server Training approved by the state. The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement and the Office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner approve the courses. Practice test 1 covers Delaware rules, and the other sets cover responsible service topics used across the U.S.
Quick answer
It is run by the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) and Office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner (OABCC). Practise here for free with 81 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 17, 2026.
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Question 1 of 21
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Answer: C. The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) and the Office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner (OABCC)
DATE established the mandatory program, and DATE and the OABCC recognize and approve the courses.
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Question 2 of 21
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Answer: B. Anyone who serves or sells alcohol, or manages employees who do
Delaware requires state-approved training for anyone who serves or sells alcohol and for those who manage them.
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Question 3 of 21
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Answer: C. Anyone who has worked for the licensee at least 30 days and works at least 10 hours a week in the licensed business
Title 4, section 1202 defines employees for the training rule as people employed at least 30 days who work at least 10 hours a week there.
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Question 4 of 21
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Answer: C. Yes, a licensee who directly manages the business must complete the training
Section 1203 requires each licensee who directly takes part in managing the business, and each manager, to complete the training.
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Question 5 of 21
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Answer: A. It certifies compliance when it applies for or renews its license, and shows proof on request
Licensees must certify compliance with the training law on license applications and renewals and demonstrate it when asked.
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Question 6 of 21
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Answer: A. 30 days of the grant or renewal
Section 1202(e) lets the Commissioner make a license conditional on receiving the certification within 30 days.
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Question 7 of 21
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Answer: D. On their person
Commissioner rule 803 requires certified servers to carry the card on their person while serving.
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Question 8 of 21
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Answer: A. The card's expiration date
The card shows the holder's full name, date of birth, expiration date and the instructor's signature.
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Question 9 of 21
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Answer: C. Complete the full training again with an approved course
DATE no longer offers short recertification classes, so renewing means completing the full training again.
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Question 10 of 21
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Answer: B. The vendor where they completed the training
Replacements for online-course cards come from the vendor that gave the training. DATE replaces only cards it issued itself.
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Question 11 of 21
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Answer: B. Prescription, nonprescription and illegal drugs
Section 1204 lists the effects of alcohol together with prescription, nonprescription and illegal drugs as required content.
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Question 12 of 21
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Answer: A. How to recognize problem drinkers and find community treatment resources
Required content includes recognizing problem drinkers, Delaware alcohol and drunk-driving laws, and intervention techniques for problem customers.
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Question 13 of 21
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Answer: A. Intervention techniques for dealing with problem customers
Section 1204 requires training in intervention techniques, along with Delaware's alcohol laws and drinking and driving laws.
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Question 14 of 21
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Answer: C. Retaking the training, public service speaking engagements, or suspension of the server's certification
Rule 803 allows the Commissioner to require public service speaking engagements, retraining, or a suspension of the training certification.
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Question 15 of 21
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Answer: A. They may not work as an alcoholic beverage server
A server with a suspended certification cannot work as a server, and the employer can face sanctions for using them.
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Question 16 of 21
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Answer: B. The licensee may not encourage or knowingly allow staff to sell or serve in violation of the law
Licensees may not encourage or knowingly permit employees to sell or serve in a way that breaks the law or the Commissioner's rules.
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Question 17 of 21
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Answer: B. Anyone who is intoxicated or appears to be intoxicated
Title 4, section 706 requires refusal to anyone who is intoxicated or appears to be intoxicated.
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Question 18 of 21
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Answer: A. No, the law says the licensee is not liable to that person for refusing under this section
Section 706 protects licensees and staff from liability to the person they refuse.
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Question 19 of 21
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Answer: C. 21
Section 708 forbids selling alcohol to anyone under 21.
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Question 20 of 21
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Answer: D. An affirmative defense if the photo ID would lead a reasonable person to believe the buyer was 21 or older
Section 708 gives an affirmative defense when the buyer showed photo ID that would make a reasonable person believe they were 21 or older.
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Question 21 of 21
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Answer: C. No, training completed in the previous 2 years counts until renewal is due
Section 1204(d) says someone who completed approved training in the previous 2 years need not retake it until renewal is due.
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What to know before the test
- Anyone who serves or sells alcohol, or manages employees who do, must complete Responsible Server Training approved by the State of Delaware.
- The law covers employees who have worked for the licensee at least 30 days and work at least 10 hours a week there, plus licensees who directly manage the business.
- Certified servers must carry their server training card while serving. It shows their name, date of birth, expiration date and the instructor's signature.
- DATE lists approved online courses. To renew, you complete the full training again; DATE no longer offers short recertification classes.
- Staff must refuse to sell to anyone who is intoxicated or appears to be intoxicated, and to anyone under 21.
- The Commissioner can order retraining or suspend a server's certification after a violation. A suspended server may not work as a server.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need server training to serve alcohol in Delaware?
Yes. Delaware requires state-approved Responsible Server Training for anyone who sells or serves alcohol and for their managers. The law covers employees who have worked 30 days or more at 10 or more hours a week.
Can I take Delaware server training online?
Yes. DATE lists approved online courses, such as the Delaware Restaurant Association course and eTIPS.
How long is my Delaware server card good for?
Check the expiration date printed on your card. Before it expires, complete the full approved training again.
Do I have to carry my card at work?
Yes. Commissioner rules require certified servers to carry the card on their person while serving.
What happens if I break the law as a certified server?
The Commissioner can make you retake the training, take part in public service speaking engagements, or suspend your certification. While suspended, you cannot work as a server.
Sources
- Delaware Code, Title 4, chapter 12: Responsible alcoholic beverage server training
- DATE: Server training
- Delaware Administrative Code, 4 DE Admin. Code 803
- Delaware Code, Title 4, chapter 7 (sections 706 and 708)
- NIAAA: What is a standard drink?
- NIAAA: Understanding the dangers of alcohol overdose
- NHTSA: Drunk driving
- 23 U.S.C. 158 (National minimum drinking age)