Smart Serve Ontario Signs of Intoxication 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is an early behavioural sign of intoxication?
- Falling asleep
- Becoming unusually loud, animated, or talkative (Correct answer)
- Vomiting
- Inability to stand
Correct answer: Becoming unusually loud, animated, or talkative
In the early stages of intoxication, people often become noticeably louder, more animated, and more talkative than their baseline behaviour. These subtle changes are important early warning signs.
Question 2: What is BAC and why is it important for servers to understand?
- Bar Alcohol Count — the number of drinks served
- Blood Alcohol Concentration — the percentage of alcohol in a person's blood that indicates intoxication level (Correct answer)
- Beverage Alcohol Classification — the type of drink
- Bar Attendance Capacity — the maximum number of patrons
Correct answer: Blood Alcohol Concentration — the percentage of alcohol in a person's blood that indicates intoxication level
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) measures the percentage of alcohol in a person's bloodstream. Understanding BAC helps servers recognize that intoxication depends on how much alcohol is in the body, not just how many drinks were consumed.
Question 3: Which physical sign may indicate a patron is becoming intoxicated?
- Ordering food
- Glassy or bloodshot eyes (Correct answer)
- Reading the menu carefully
- Checking their phone frequently
Correct answer: Glassy or bloodshot eyes
Glassy, bloodshot, or unfocused eyes are common physical indicators of increasing intoxication. Servers should watch for this sign along with other indicators.
Question 4: Why is it important to establish a patron's 'baseline' behaviour early in their visit?
- To determine their drink preferences
- So that changes from their normal behaviour can be recognized as potential signs of intoxication (Correct answer)
- To decide their seating assignment
- To calculate their bill more accurately
Correct answer: So that changes from their normal behaviour can be recognized as potential signs of intoxication
Establishing a baseline allows servers to notice when a patron's behaviour deviates from their normal state, which is essential for identifying the progressive signs of intoxication.
Question 5: At approximately what BAC level do most people begin to show noticeable signs of impairment?
- 0.01%
- 0.02%
- 0.05% (Correct answer)
- 0.15%
Correct answer: 0.05%
At approximately 0.05% BAC, most people begin showing noticeable signs of impairment such as reduced inhibitions, slower reaction times, and mild impairment of judgment.
Question 6: Which of the following speech patterns may indicate intoxication?
- Speaking in a foreign language
- Slurred speech, unusually loud volume, or difficulty completing sentences (Correct answer)
- Speaking quietly
- Using formal vocabulary
Correct answer: Slurred speech, unusually loud volume, or difficulty completing sentences
Slurred speech, increased volume, rambling, or difficulty forming coherent sentences are classic speech-related indicators of intoxication that servers should monitor for.
Smart Serve Ontario Signs of Intoxication 1
Which of the following is an early behavioural sign of intoxication?