TABC Certification Practice Test (Texas) 2026: Test d’entraînement 3

1. Question 1 sur 25

   Why is it dangerous to mix alcohol with sleeping pills, anxiety medicine or opioids?

   • AIt has no effect
   • BThe medicine cancels out the alcohol
   • CIt makes the person more alert
   • DTogether they can slow breathing to a dangerous level
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Together they can slow breathing to a dangerous level

   Alcohol and these drugs both slow the brain and body. Combined, they can cause overdose.

2. Question 2 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   Which of these actually lowers a person's BAC?

   • AFresh air
   • BTime
   • CA cold shower
   • DBlack coffee
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Time

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

4. Question 4 sur 25

   Which of these is one U.S. standard drink of beer?

   • A16 ounces of regular beer
   • B32 ounces of light beer
   • C12 ounces of regular beer (about 5% alcohol)
   • D24 ounces of regular beer
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. 12 ounces of regular beer (about 5% alcohol)

   A 12-ounce serving of regular beer at about 5% alcohol is one standard drink.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   A customer shows a real license, but the photo looks like an older sibling. What type of fake ID might this be?

   • AA borrowed ID
   • BA temporary ID
   • CA counterfeit ID
   • DAn expired ID
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. A borrowed ID

   Using someone else's real ID is a borrowed ID. Compare the face, height and other details, and refuse if they do not match.

6. Question 6 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Making rude comments or buying drinks for strangers

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

7. Question 7 sur 25

   What is the best way to decide whether a customer is becoming intoxicated?

   • AWatch for changes in behavior compared with when they arrived
   • BJudge by their age
   • CCount only the drinks you served
   • DAsk them if they feel drunk
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Watch for changes in behavior compared with when they arrived

   People react to alcohol differently. A change from their normal behavior, together with how many drinks they have had, is the best guide.

8. Question 8 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Your manager and co-workers

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

9. Question 9 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    Which sign shows a customer is losing coordination?

    • AStumbling, swaying or spilling drinks
    • BUsing their phone
    • CHolding a conversation
    • DSitting still at the bar
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Stumbling, swaying or spilling drinks

    Loss of coordination is a serious sign that a person is already intoxicated.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    A regular customer with a high tolerance shows few signs after several drinks. What is true?

    • AThey cannot become intoxicated
    • BTolerance makes the liver work twice as fast
    • CTheir BAC can be high even though they seem sober
    • DTheir BAC is lower than other people's
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Their BAC can be high even though they seem sober

    Tolerance can hide the signs of intoxication but does not lower BAC. The customer is still impaired.

12. Question 12 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. About 1.3

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

13. Question 13 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    Which sign shows a customer's reactions have slowed?

    • ALaughing at a joke
    • BReading the menu
    • CWalking quickly to the restroom
    • DSlurred speech and losing their train of thought
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Slurred speech and losing their train of thought

    Slow reactions include slurred or slow speech, glassy eyes and delayed responses.

15. Question 15 sur 25

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

    • A0.10%
    • B0.08%
    • C0.15%
    • D0.02%
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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%.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    A customer shows a driver's license that expired last year. What is the safest choice?

    • AAccept it if they are with friends
    • BAccept it because the photo matches
    • CAccept it if they tip well
    • DDo not accept it and ask for a valid ID
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Do not accept it and ask for a valid ID

    Many states and most employers require a valid, unexpired ID. Expired cards are easier to misuse.

17. Question 17 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

18. Question 18 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Calm, polite and firm

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

19. Question 19 sur 25

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

    • A16 ounces
    • B12 ounces
    • C4 ounces
    • D8 to 9 ounces
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

20. Question 20 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. The smaller, lighter person

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

21. Question 21 sur 25

    Why should a very intoxicated person not be left alone to "sleep it off"?

    • AThey might wake up hungry
    • BThey will sober up faster with company
    • CIt is only a problem if they are under 21
    • DTheir BAC can keep rising and they could choke or stop breathing
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Their BAC can keep rising and they could choke or stop breathing

    BAC can keep rising after drinking stops. A person who passes out can choke on vomit or stop breathing.

22. Question 22 sur 25

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

    • A5 ounces
    • B1 ounce
    • C3 ounces
    • D1.5 ounces
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

23. Question 23 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    A customer seems far more drunk than the one drink she had would explain. What should you suspect?

    • ANothing unusual is happening
    • BShe is faking it
    • CShe has a high tolerance
    • DHer drink may have been drugged, so keep her safe and get help
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Her drink may have been drugged, so keep her safe and get help

    Sudden, severe impairment after little alcohol can be a sign of drink spiking. Tell a manager, do not leave her alone, and call 911 if needed.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    Which kinds of consequences can a server face for illegal alcohol service?

    • ACriminal charges, civil lawsuits and penalties against the license
    • BNone, only the owner is ever responsible
    • COnly a verbal warning
    • DOnly losing tips
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Criminal charges, civil lawsuits and penalties against the license

    Illegal sales can lead to criminal charges, administrative penalties such as license suspension, and civil lawsuits.

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