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  1. A co-worker tells you they served someone who seemed 'a little drunk' because the guest promised to take a cab. What ABST principle does this violate?

    Answer: Servers must not serve visibly intoxicated guests regardless of their stated transportation plans

    Visible intoxication is an absolute stop-service trigger; promises about future behavior or transportation do not override the obligation to refuse service.

  2. What effect does carbonation (such as in sparkling wine or mixed drinks with soda) have on alcohol absorption?

    Answer: It speeds up alcohol absorption into the bloodstream

    Carbonation increases gastric pressure and accelerates the passage of alcohol into the small intestine, speeding up absorption.

  3. Which document type is generally NOT accepted as valid proof of age for alcohol purchases in the US?

    Answer: School or university student ID

    School/university student IDs are not government-issued and are not universally accepted as valid proof of age; most establishments require government-issued photo ID.

  4. How does body weight generally affect a person's BAC when drinking the same amount of alcohol?

    Answer: Lighter people typically reach higher BAC levels with the same amount of alcohol

    Alcohol distributes through body water; lighter individuals have less body mass to dilute the alcohol, resulting in a higher BAC per drink.

  5. What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for driving in all 50 US states?

    Answer: 0.08%

    All 50 states have set 0.08% BAC as the per se legal limit for driving under the influence (DUI/DWI) for adults 21 and over.

  6. A guest becomes loud, argumentative, and is spilling their drink. These are signs of which stage of intoxication?

    Answer: Moderate to advanced intoxication requiring refusal of further service

    Loud/argumentative behavior combined with poor motor control (spilling) indicates moderate to advanced intoxication, signaling that service should be stopped.

  7. Which of the following strategies can a server use to slow a guest's alcohol consumption without refusing service?

    Answer: Offer water, non-alcoholic beverages, or food between rounds

    Proactively offering food and water is an ethical, guest-friendly intervention that slows alcohol absorption and consumption pace.