Can I take ATAP online?

Yes. Several SLA-certified schools offer online courses, which end with a final exam. Others teach in a classroom.

Is there one official ATAP exam?

No. Each certified school runs its own course. Online students must complete all lessons, quizzes and a final exam to get a certificate.

Can I use a college ID to buy alcohol in New York?

Not on its own. The SLA says a college ID can only back up an accepted ID such as a driver's license, non-driver ID, military ID or passport.

New York ATAP Knowledge Quiz 2026

Q: Is ATAP required in New York?

No. State law does not require it, but the SLA recommends it for everyone who serves or sells alcohol, and many employers require it.

Q: How long is an ATAP certificate valid?

Three years from the date of the program session.

Question 1 of 24

What does ATAP stand for in New York?

Alcohol Tax Assessment Plan
Approved Tavern Alcohol Permit program
Age Testing and Proof
Alcohol Training Awareness Program

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Answer: D. Alcohol Training Awareness Program

ATAP is the Alcohol Training Awareness Program of the New York State Liquor Authority.

Question 2 of 24

Which agency runs ATAP and lists the certified ATAP schools?

The NYC Department of Consumer Affairs
The New York State Police
The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA)
The New York State Department of Health (DOH)

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Answer: C. The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA)

The State Liquor Authority runs ATAP and publishes the list of certified schools.

Question 3 of 24

Does New York State law require every bartender to complete ATAP?

No, but the SLA recommends it for all licensees and employees who serve or sell alcohol
Yes, within 30 days of hire
Only in New York City
Yes, before the first shift

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Answer: A. No, but the SLA recommends it for all licensees and employees who serve or sell alcohol

ATAP is voluntary. The SLA recommends it for everyone who serves or sells alcohol, and many employers require it.

Question 4 of 24

How can ATAP training help a licensee if the SLA charges a violation?

It allows sales to 20-year-olds
It cancels the charge
Proof that staff were trained may reduce the penalty
It lets the bar stay open later on weekends and holidays

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Answer: C. Proof that staff were trained may reduce the penalty

The SLA says proof of staff training may reduce the penalty imposed for a violation.

Question 5 of 24

Where can you take an ATAP course?

At the DMV
At any community college
At an SLA-certified ATAP school, in a classroom or online
Only at the SLA main office in Albany, in person, on weekdays

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Answer: C. At an SLA-certified ATAP school, in a classroom or online

Certified ATAP schools offer classroom sessions, online courses or both.

Question 6 of 24

A supermarket cashier sells beer to take home. Which ATAP version fits that job?

The bartending program
The off-premises program
The on-premises program
No version exists for stores

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Answer: B. The off-premises program

ATAP has separate programs for off-premises sellers, such as stores, and on-premises servers, such as bars and restaurants.

Question 7 of 24

How long is an ATAP certificate of completion valid?

One year
For life
Three years from the date of the program session
Five years

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Answer: C. Three years from the date of the program session

SLA certificate forms state that the certificate expires three years from the date of the program session.

Question 8 of 24

What does a student taking an online ATAP course certify before getting a certificate?

That they completed all lessons, quizzes and the final exam
That they are over 25
That they own a bar
That they have a valid driver's license and are a New York State resident

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Answer: A. That they completed all lessons, quizzes and the final exam

Online students certify that they completed every lesson, quiz and the final exam.

Question 9 of 24

What can happen if someone falsely certifies that they completed an online ATAP course?

The certificate is revoked, it may be filing a false instrument, and the employer may face SLA discipline
They get a warning letter only
They must pay a small fee
Nothing

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Answer: A. The certificate is revoked, it may be filing a false instrument, and the employer may face SLA discipline

The SLA form warns that a false certification may be filing a false instrument, leads to revocation of the certificate and can expose the employer to discipline.

Question 10 of 24

Which ID does the SLA list as acceptable proof of age?

A college ID card
A Sheriff's Department ID card
A valid driver's license from another state or from Canada
A gym membership card or work badge with a photo and birth date

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Answer: C. A valid driver's license from another state or from Canada

Accepted IDs include New York and other state or Canadian driver's licenses, a NY DMV non-driver ID, a U.S. military ID, and a U.S. or foreign passport or visa.

Question 11 of 24

A customer offers only a college ID card as proof of age. What does the SLA say?

It is not acceptable as primary ID, but it can back up an accepted ID
It is fully acceptable
Accept it if the customer is a regular and you have served them before at the bar
Accept it after 10 p.m.

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Answer: A. It is not acceptable as primary ID, but it can back up an accepted ID

College and Sheriff's Department ID cards are not acceptable on their own. They may only supplement an accepted ID.

Question 12 of 24

How often does the SLA advise asking for ID?

Only on weekends
Every time, even from returning customers
Once a year per customer
Only for customers who look under 18 years old

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Answer: B. Every time, even from returning customers

The SLA advises asking for ID every time, even from people you have served before.

Question 13 of 24

A 20-year-old lies about their age and looks older, and you sell them alcohol without checking ID. Can the business still be disciplined?

Only if the customer was driving
No, the customer lied
Only if a police officer saw it
Yes, liability applies even if the customer lied or looked 21 or older

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Answer: D. Yes, liability applies even if the customer lied or looked 21 or older

The SLA says it is a crime to sell to anyone under 21, even if the customer lied or appeared to be 21 or older.

Question 14 of 24

New York's ABC Law forbids selling alcohol to any person who is what?

Under the age of 18 only
Actually or apparently under the age of 21
Not a New York resident, or from out of state
Without a credit card

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Answer: B. Actually or apparently under the age of 21

Section 65 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law covers people who are actually under 21 and people who look under 21.

Question 15 of 24

Under the ABC Law, which of these customers must NOT be sold alcohol?

A customer paying cash
A visibly intoxicated person
A customer who orders food
A tourist from another state

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Answer: B. A visibly intoxicated person

Section 65 bars sales to any visibly intoxicated person, in bars and in stores alike.

Question 16 of 24

Section 65 also bars sales to a habitual drunkard in which situation?

When the drunkard is known to be such by the person serving
Only on holidays
Only in stores
Never, there is no such rule

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Answer: A. When the drunkard is known to be such by the person serving

The law bars sales to a habitual drunkard who is known to be one by the person dispensing the alcohol.

Question 17 of 24

In an SLA case about a sale to a minor, what is an affirmative defense?

The minor showed a photo ID card apparently issued by a government, and the seller reasonably relied on it
The minor was with an adult friend
The minor said they were 21
The bar was very busy

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Answer: A. The minor showed a photo ID card apparently issued by a government, and the seller reasonably relied on it

Section 65 gives a defense when the sale was made in reasonable reliance on a photo ID card that appeared to be issued by a government.

Question 18 of 24

An adult buys two beers and hands one to a 19-year-old friend at the table. Can the licensee be held responsible?

Yes, licensee liability covers indirect deliveries to minors
Only if the minor drinks all of it while still inside the bar
Only in stores
No, the adult bought it

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Answer: A. Yes, licensee liability covers indirect deliveries to minors

The SLA warns that licensees are liable for indirect deliveries, when another person passes alcohol to a minor.

Question 19 of 24

An employee sells to a minor without the owner knowing. Who faces SLA disciplinary action?

The licensee, whether the sale was made by the licensee or an employee
Only the minor
No one
Only the employee

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Answer: A. The licensee, whether the sale was made by the licensee or an employee

The licensee is responsible for sales made by employees as well as its own.

Question 20 of 24

A bar wants to offer unlimited drinks for one fixed price. Is that allowed in New York?

Yes, but only on weekends
No, unlimited drink specials for a fixed price are prohibited
Yes, any day
Yes, if the price is high enough and food is served with the drinks

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Answer: B. No, unlimited drink specials for a fixed price are prohibited

The SLA says unlimited drinks for a fixed price, and deals that get around that ban, are prohibited. Only narrow exceptions apply, such as private functions.

Question 21 of 24

When is a 2-for-1 drink special allowed in New York?

When each drink's price is not lower than half of its regular price
Only after midnight
Never
Only for beer

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Answer: A. When each drink's price is not lower than half of its regular price

The SLA allows 2-for-1 specials as long as each drink costs at least half its regular price.

Question 22 of 24

Which sign does the SLA suggest posting to help staff spot underage customers?

A "No Shoes, No Service" sign
A "Date Born After" sign
A Wi-Fi password sign
A "Cash Only" sign

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Answer: B. A "Date Born After" sign

A "Date Born After" sign shows the birth date a customer must be born on or before to be 21 today.

Question 23 of 24

What does the SLA say about electronic ID scanners?

They replace looking at the customer
They are suggested, not required
They are required in every bar
They are banned

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Answer: B. They are suggested, not required

The SLA suggests that licensees consider buying a scanner, but it does not require one.

Question 24 of 24

Besides fines, what can the SLA do to a retailer that breaks the ABC Law?

Suspend, cancel or revoke the license, and claim against the surety bond
Nothing else
Only send a letter
Close the business for one hour

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Answer: A. Suspend, cancel or revoke the license, and claim against the surety bond

The SLA can suspend, cancel or revoke a license and can make a claim against the licensee's bond.

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