Connecticut Liquor Law Education Knowledge Quiz 2026: Practice test 3

1. Question 1 of 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
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   Answer: C. 12 ounces of regular beer (about 5% alcohol)

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

2. Question 2 of 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
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   Answer: 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.

3. Question 3 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%.

4. Question 4 of 25

   When you refuse service, what helps keep the customer calm?

   • ATell them they are a drunk
   • BPoint to the law or house policy instead of judging the person
   • CArgue until they agree
   • DIgnore them until they leave
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   Answer: B. Point to the law or house policy instead of judging the person

   Saying "the law does not allow me to serve you" focuses on the rule, not the person, and avoids an argument.

5. Question 5 of 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
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   Answer: 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.

6. Question 6 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.

7. Question 7 of 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
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   Answer: 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.

8. Question 8 of 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
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   Answer: 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.

9. Question 9 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.

10. Question 10 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.

11. Question 11 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.

12. Question 12 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.

13. Question 13 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.

14. Question 14 of 25

    A cocktail contains three 1.5-ounce pours of different 80-proof liquors. How many standard drinks does it contain?

    • A2
    • B1
    • C4.5
    • D3
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    Answer: D. 3

    Each 1.5-ounce pour of 80-proof liquor is one standard drink, so the cocktail holds three, even though it is served in one glass.

15. Question 15 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.

16. Question 16 of 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
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    Answer: D. About 1.3

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

17. Question 17 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.

18. Question 18 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.

19. Question 19 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.

20. Question 20 of 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
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    Answer: 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.

21. Question 21 of 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
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    Answer: 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.

22. Question 22 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.

23. Question 23 of 25

    A guest stops drinking at 11 p.m. What can happen to their BAC after that?

    • AIt can keep rising for a while
    • BIt drops to zero within 15 minutes
    • CIt stays the same until they sleep
    • DIt falls quickly if they drink coffee
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    Answer: A. It can keep rising for a while

    Alcohol still in the stomach and intestine keeps being absorbed, so BAC can continue to rise after the last drink.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Why is serving a visibly intoxicated customer "one for the road" a bad idea?

    • AIt lowers their BAC
    • BIt is fine if the drink is free
    • CIt helps them relax before driving
    • DIt adds alcohol to someone already impaired and increases legal risk
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    Answer: D. It adds alcohol to someone already impaired and increases legal risk

    Serving a visibly intoxicated person is illegal in most states and makes harm more likely.

25. Question 25 of 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
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    Answer: D. Calm, polite and firm

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

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