RAMP Responsible Alcohol Service Policies and Procedures

Question 1

Under Pennsylvania law, which type of drink promotion is prohibited for licensed establishments?

Accepted Answer

Two-for-one drink specials

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Seasonal beer menus

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Non-alcoholic beverage promotions

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Loyalty reward programs for food

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of establishing a 'last call' policy in a licensed establishment?

Accepted Answer

To give patrons who have been drinking time to metabolize alcohol before leaving

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To increase bar revenue in the final hour

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To allow patrons time to consume remaining drinks before closing

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To comply with noise ordinance requirements

Question 3

Which of the following is an acceptable responsible service policy for licensed establishments in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Requiring servers to track the number of drinks served per patron

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Offering unlimited drinks for a flat fee

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Serving free drinks to designated drivers

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Allowing patrons to bring their own alcohol

Question 4

What should an establishment's alcohol service policy include regarding food service?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging patrons to order food helps slow alcohol absorption and is a best practice

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Food service is optional and has no bearing on alcohol service

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Food may only be served with non-alcoholic beverages

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Establishments must refuse alcohol service to patrons who order food

Question 5

Under RAMP guidelines, how should an establishment handle a situation where a staff member is unsure whether to serve a patron?

Accepted Answer

Consult the manager or supervisor before serving

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Always serve the patron to avoid conflict

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Ask the patron to prove they are not intoxicated

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Serve one more drink and then reassess

Question 6

Which of the following practices aligns with responsible alcohol service policies regarding drink size?

Accepted Answer

Consistently measuring and standardizing pour sizes

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Offering larger pours to increase tips

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Varying pour sizes based on how much a patron has spent

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Allowing patrons to self-pour from pitchers

Question 7

What does Pennsylvania's RAMP program require regarding written alcohol service policies?

Accepted Answer

Establishments must have written responsible alcohol service policies in place

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Written policies are optional if staff are verbally trained

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Written policies are only required for establishments with more than 50 employees

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Written policies must be submitted to the PLCB annually