TABC Certification Practice Test (Texas) 2026: Oefenexamen 3

Oefenexamen 3 van 3 voor TABC Certification Practice Test (Texas): 25 extra vragen met antwoorden en uitleg.

Alcohol schenken
Texas
78 vragen
Gecontroleerd op 10 oktober 2026

Vraag 1 van 25
Why is it dangerous to mix alcohol with sleeping pills, anxiety medicine or opioids?
- It has no effect
- The medicine cancels out the alcohol
- It makes the person more alert
- Together 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.
Vraag 2 van 25
In many states, how do driver's licenses for people under 21 look different?
- They are always red
- They are vertical (portrait) instead of horizontal
- They have no photo
- They are made of paper
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: 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.
Vraag 3 van 25
Which of these actually lowers a person's BAC?
- Fresh air
- Time
- A cold shower
- Black 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.
Vraag 4 van 25
Which of these is one U.S. standard drink of beer?
- 16 ounces of regular beer
- 32 ounces of light beer
- 12 ounces of regular beer (about 5% alcohol)
- 24 ounces of regular beer
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. 12 ounces of regular beer (about 5% alcohol)
A 12-ounce serving of regular beer at about 5% alcohol is one standard drink.
Vraag 5 van 25
A customer shows a real license, but the photo looks like an older sibling. What type of fake ID might this be?
- A borrowed ID
- A temporary ID
- A counterfeit ID
- An 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.
Vraag 6 van 25
Which behavior shows a customer's judgment is impaired?
- Making rude comments or buying drinks for strangers
- Speaking quietly
- Leaving a tip
- Asking about the menu
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. Making rude comments or buying drinks for strangers
Impaired judgment shows up as careless spending, rude or risky behavior, and drinking faster.
Vraag 7 van 25
What is the best way to decide whether a customer is becoming intoxicated?
- Watch for changes in behavior compared with when they arrived
- Judge by their age
- Count only the drinks you served
- Ask 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.
Vraag 8 van 25
After you cut off a customer, who should you tell?
- Only the kitchen
- Your manager and co-workers
- No one
- The customer's friends, so they can order for them
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Your manager and co-workers
Letting the team know stops the customer from getting alcohol from another server or bartender.
Vraag 9 van 25
What is the risk of serving alcohol mixed with energy drinks?
- Energy drinks lower BAC
- They make the alcohol weaker
- Caffeine can hide how drunk a person is, so they may keep drinking
- Caffeine removes alcohol from the blood
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: 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.
Vraag 10 van 25
Which sign shows a customer is losing coordination?
- Stumbling, swaying or spilling drinks
- Using their phone
- Holding a conversation
- Sitting 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.
Vraag 11 van 25
A regular customer with a high tolerance shows few signs after several drinks. What is true?
- They cannot become intoxicated
- Tolerance makes the liver work twice as fast
- Their BAC can be high even though they seem sober
- Their 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.
Vraag 12 van 25
A customer orders a 16-ounce pint of regular beer (5% alcohol). About how many standard drinks is that?
- About 2
- Exactly 1
- About 3
- About 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.
Vraag 13 van 25
What can happen if a server sells alcohol to a person under 21?
- The minor is the only one punished
- The server gets a warning only from the customer
- The server can be charged with a crime and the business can lose its license for a time
- Nothing, if the minor looked old
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: 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.
Vraag 14 van 25
Which sign shows a customer's reactions have slowed?
- Laughing at a joke
- Reading the menu
- Walking quickly to the restroom
- Slurred speech and losing their train of thought
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Slurred speech and losing their train of thought
Slow reactions include slurred or slow speech, glassy eyes and delayed responses.
Vraag 15 van 25
What is the BAC limit for drivers 21 and older in almost every state?
- 0.10%
- 0.08%
- 0.15%
- 0.02%
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%.
Vraag 16 van 25
A customer shows a driver's license that expired last year. What is the safest choice?
- Accept it if they are with friends
- Accept it because the photo matches
- Accept it if they tip well
- Do not accept it and ask for a valid ID
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: 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.
Vraag 17 van 25
What does the star on a REAL ID card tell you?
- The person is over 21
- The person is a veteran
- The person may buy alcohol in any state
- The card meets federal REAL ID security standards; it does not show age
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: 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.
Vraag 18 van 25
What tone should you use when you refuse to serve a customer?
- Loud, so other customers hear
- Joking, so it does not seem serious
- Unsure, so they can change your mind
- Calm, 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.
Vraag 19 van 25
About how much malt liquor (about 7% alcohol) is one standard drink?
- 16 ounces
- 12 ounces
- 4 ounces
- 8 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.
Vraag 20 van 25
Two customers drink the same amount in the same time. Who will usually have the higher BAC?
- The person drinking light beer
- They will always be the same
- The smaller, lighter person
- The larger, heavier person
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. The smaller, lighter person
A smaller person has less body water to dilute alcohol, so the same amount produces a higher BAC.
Vraag 21 van 25
Why should a very intoxicated person not be left alone to "sleep it off"?
- They might wake up hungry
- They will sober up faster with company
- It is only a problem if they are under 21
- Their 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.
Vraag 22 van 25
How much 80-proof distilled spirits is one standard drink?
- 5 ounces
- 1 ounce
- 3 ounces
- 1.5 ounces
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: 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.
Vraag 23 van 25
Which of these can be a sign of a fake or altered ID?
- Raised edges, bumps, or numbers that look scratched or changed
- A clear, sharp photo
- A smooth, even surface
- Security 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.
Vraag 24 van 25
A customer seems far more drunk than the one drink she had would explain. What should you suspect?
- Nothing unusual is happening
- She is faking it
- She has a high tolerance
- Her drink may have been drugged, so keep her safe and get help
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: 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.
Vraag 25 van 25
Which kinds of consequences can a server face for illegal alcohol service?
- Criminal charges, civil lawsuits and penalties against the license
- None, only the owner is ever responsible
- Only a verbal warning
- Only 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.

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