Illinois BASSET Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   Which of these actually lowers a person's BAC?

   • AFresh air
   • BTime
   • CA cold shower
   • DBlack coffee
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Time

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

2. Vraag 2 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

3. Vraag 3 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

4. Vraag 4 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   A customer orders a "double" with 3 ounces of 80-proof whiskey. How many standard drinks is that?

   • A3
   • B2
   • C4
   • D1
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. 2

   One standard drink of spirits is 1.5 ounces, so 3 ounces is two standard drinks.

6. Vraag 6 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

7. Vraag 7 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 8 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Stumbling, swaying or spilling drinks

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

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   What do "dram shop" laws allow in many states?

   • AServers to drink on the job
   • BPeople hurt by an intoxicated person to sue the business that illegally served that person
   • CBars to stay open all night
   • DCustomers to bring their own alcohol
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. People hurt by an intoxicated person to sue the business that illegally served that person

   Dram shop laws can make a business liable when it serves a minor or an obviously intoxicated person who then causes injury or death.

10. Vraag 10 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

11. Vraag 11 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

12. Vraag 12 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 21 in every state

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

13. Vraag 13 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Most states prohibit serving alcohol to a person who is:

    • AVisibly or obviously intoxicated
    • BTired after work
    • CPaying with cash
    • DOver 65
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Visibly or obviously intoxicated

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

15. Vraag 15 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

16. Vraag 16 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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%.

17. Vraag 17 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. About 1.3

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

18. Vraag 18 van 25

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

    • A0.10%
    • B0.08%
    • C0.15%
    • D0.02%
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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%.

19. Vraag 19 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    You are unsure whether an ID belongs to the customer. What is a good way to check?

    • AAsk them to tell you details from the card, such as their middle name or ZIP code
    • BCheck their phone wallpaper
    • CAsk them their favorite color
    • DAsk a friend to vouch for them
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Ask them to tell you details from the card, such as their middle name or ZIP code

    The real owner can easily say the details printed on the card. Hesitation or wrong answers are warning signs.

21. Vraag 21 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

22. Vraag 22 van 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)
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

23. Vraag 23 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. About 2

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

24. Vraag 24 van 25

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

    • A16 ounces
    • B12 ounces
    • C4 ounces
    • D8 to 9 ounces
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

25. Vraag 25 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Calm, polite and firm

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

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