Colorado Responsible Vendor Knowledge Quiz 2026: Practice test 3

1. Question 1 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.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Which of these is a sign of alcohol overdose (alcohol poisoning)?

   • ATalking with friends
   • BLaughing loudly
   • CSlow or irregular breathing
   • DAsking for the check
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   Answer: C. Slow or irregular breathing

   Signs include confusion, vomiting, seizures, slow or irregular breathing, clammy skin, very low body temperature and trouble staying awake.

3. Question 3 of 25

   A guest cannot be woken up and is breathing slowly. What should you do first?

   • ALet them sleep it off in a back room
   • BGive them coffee
   • CCall 911 and stay with them
   • DPut them in a cold shower
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   Answer: C. Call 911 and stay with them

   These are signs of alcohol overdose, which can kill. Call 911, do not leave them alone, and keep them on their side if they vomit.

4. Question 4 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.

5. Question 5 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.

6. Question 6 of 25

   A visibly intoxicated customer wants to drive home. What should you do?

   • AHelp arrange a safe ride, involve your manager, and call police if they drive
   • BHand over their keys
   • CGive them a coffee first
   • DLet them go so there is no scene
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   Answer: A. Help arrange a safe ride, involve your manager, and call police if they drive

   Preventing drunk driving protects the customer, the public and the business. Offer a taxi, rideshare or sober driver.

7. Question 7 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%.

8. Question 8 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.

9. Question 9 of 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
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   Answer: A. Stumbling, swaying or spilling drinks

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

10. Question 10 of 25

    Today is June 10, 2026. A customer must be born on or before which date to be 21?

    • AJune 11, 2005
    • BJune 10, 2005
    • CJune 10, 2004
    • DJune 10, 2006
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    Answer: B. June 10, 2005

    Subtract 21 years from today's date. Anyone born on or before June 10, 2005 is at least 21 on June 10, 2026.

11. Question 11 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.

12. Question 12 of 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
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    Answer: 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.

13. Question 13 of 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
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    Answer: D. Slurred speech and losing their train of thought

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

14. Question 14 of 25

    What is the federal BAC limit for commercial drivers, such as truck drivers, while on duty?

    • A0.04%
    • B0.02%
    • C0.08%
    • D0.10%
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    Answer: A. 0.04%

    Federal rules prohibit commercial drivers from performing safety-sensitive duties with a BAC of 0.04% or more.

15. Question 15 of 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
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    Answer: 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.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Why should you write refusals and incidents in an incident log?

    • AIt records what happened and shows you acted responsibly
    • BIt is used to split tips
    • CIt is required to sell more drinks
    • DIt is needed to charge the customer
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    Answer: A. It records what happened and shows you acted responsibly

    A written record made at the time can help protect you and the business if there is a complaint, an inspection or a lawsuit.

17. Question 17 of 25

    Roughly how much alcohol can the liver clear in one hour?

    • ARoughly three standard drinks per hour
    • BAll of it within one hour of the last drink
    • CRoughly one standard drink per hour
    • DIt depends only on how much water the person drinks
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    Answer: C. Roughly one standard drink per hour

    The liver breaks down alcohol at a slow, fixed rate, roughly one standard drink an hour. Nothing speeds this up.

18. Question 18 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.

19. Question 19 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.

20. Question 20 of 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
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    Answer: 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.

21. Question 21 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.

22. Question 22 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.

23. Question 23 of 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
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    Answer: 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.

24. Question 24 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.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Most states prohibit serving alcohol to a person who is:

    • AVisibly or obviously intoxicated
    • BTired after work
    • CPaying with cash
    • DOver 65
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    Answer: A. Visibly or obviously intoxicated

    Laws in nearly every state make it illegal to serve a visibly or obviously intoxicated person.

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