Illinois BASSET Practice Test 2026
Illinois requires people who serve or sell alcohol for on-premises consumption, and their managers, to complete BASSET training from an ILCC-licensed provider. Practice test 1 covers Illinois rules, and the other sets cover responsible service topics used across the U.S.
Kort antwoord
Afgenomen door: Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC); courses through ILCC-licensed BASSET providers. Oefen hier gratis met 75 vragen, elk met het antwoord en een uitleg. Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 10 oktober 2026.
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Vraag 1 van 15
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Antwoord: D. Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training
BASSET is Illinois' responsible alcohol service training program.
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Vraag 2 van 15
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Antwoord: B. The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC)
The ILCC regulates alcohol in Illinois and licenses the providers who teach BASSET courses.
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Vraag 3 van 15
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Antwoord: C. People who serve or sell alcohol for on-premises consumption, and their managers
The Liquor Control Act requires on-premises servers, sellers and managers in Illinois to complete BASSET-certified training.
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Vraag 4 van 15
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Antwoord: B. 120 days from the start of employment
On-premises servers and managers must complete BASSET training within 120 days of starting the job.
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Vraag 5 van 15
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Antwoord: D. 3 years
BASSET training must be renewed every three years.
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Vraag 6 van 15
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Antwoord: D. Yes, from ILCC-licensed online providers as well as in classrooms
The ILCC licenses both classroom and online BASSET providers. Make sure the provider is licensed by the ILCC.
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Vraag 7 van 15
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Antwoord: D. 21
As in every state, the minimum legal drinking age in Illinois is 21.
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Vraag 8 van 15
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Antwoord: B. A Class A misdemeanor
Selling or giving alcohol to a person under 21 is a Class A misdemeanor under the Liquor Control Act, and the license can also be disciplined.
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Vraag 9 van 15
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Antwoord: D. The Liquor Control Act of 1934
The Liquor Control Act of 1934 (235 ILCS 5) sets Illinois' rules for licenses, sales and service.
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Vraag 10 van 15
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Antwoord: D. The mayor or village president
Under the Liquor Control Act, the mayor of a city or the president of a village board is the local liquor control commissioner.
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Vraag 11 van 15
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Antwoord: C. A state license from the ILCC and a local license from the local liquor commissioner
Illinois uses a two-level system. Businesses need both a state liquor license and a local liquor license.
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Vraag 12 van 15
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Antwoord: C. People injured by an intoxicated person to sue the business that sold or gave them the alcohol
The Dram Shop Act lets injured people bring a claim against a licensee whose alcohol caused a person's intoxication.
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Vraag 13 van 15
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Antwoord: B. They are set by law and adjusted each year
The Dram Shop Act caps damages, and the caps are adjusted every year for inflation.
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Vraag 14 van 15
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Antwoord: D. Trained staff are better at preventing service to minors and intoxicated people, which reduces the risk of lawsuits and license penalties
Training does not remove liability, but it helps staff avoid the illegal sales that lead to dram shop claims, fines and suspensions.
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Vraag 15 van 15
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Antwoord: D. The date of birth, to see if they are 21 now
Illinois, like many states, issues vertical cards to people under 21. A person may have turned 21 since the card was issued, so always check the date of birth.
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Wat je moet weten voor het examen
- On-premises servers, sellers and their managers must complete BASSET training.
- Training must be completed within 120 days of starting the job.
- BASSET certification must be renewed every three years.
- Courses must come from a provider licensed by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission.
- Selling alcohol to a person under 21 is a Class A misdemeanor.
Veelgestelde vragen
Is BASSET required in Illinois?
Yes, for people who serve or sell alcohol for on-premises consumption, such as bartenders and servers, and their managers.
How long do I have to get BASSET certified?
You must complete training within 120 days of starting your job.
How long is BASSET certification valid?
Three years. After that you must take the training again.
Can I take BASSET online?
Yes. The ILCC licenses both online and classroom providers. Choose a provider licensed by the ILCC.
Bronnen
- Illinois Liquor Control Commission: BASSET
- 235 ILCS 5/6-27.1 (alcohol server and seller training)
- 235 ILCS 5/6-16 (sales to persons under 21)
- 235 ILCS 5/6-21 (Dram Shop Act)
- 235 ILCS 5/4-2 (local liquor control commissioners)
- 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)