RSA NSW Standard Drinks

Question 1

How many grams of pure alcohol does one standard drink contain in Australia?

Accepted Answer

10 grams

Answer

5 grams

Answer

15 grams

Answer

20 grams

Question 2

A 375mL can of full-strength beer at 4.8% ABV contains approximately how many standard drinks?

Accepted Answer

1.4 standard drinks

Answer

1.0 standard drink

Answer

1.2 standard drinks

Answer

1.8 standard drinks

Question 3

What is the correct formula for calculating the number of standard drinks in a beverage?

Accepted Answer

Volume (mL) × ABV% × 0.789 ÷ 10

Answer

Volume (L) × ABV% × 1.0

Answer

Volume (mL) ÷ ABV% × 10

Answer

Volume (L) × ABV% ÷ 0.789

Question 4

How many standard drinks are typically in a 150mL glass of wine at 13% ABV?

Accepted Answer

1.5 standard drinks

Answer

1.0 standard drink

Answer

2.0 standard drinks

Answer

2.5 standard drinks

Question 5

A standard 30mL shot of spirits at 40% ABV equals approximately how many standard drinks?

Accepted Answer

1.0 standard drink

Answer

0.5 standard drinks

Answer

0.8 standard drinks

Answer

1.5 standard drinks

Question 6

Why is it important for RSA-trained staff to understand the concept of standard drinks?

Accepted Answer

To monitor how much alcohol a patron is consuming

Answer

To calculate the bar tab accurately

Answer

To determine the correct price for cocktails

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To comply with health food labelling laws

Question 7

How many standard drinks are in a 750mL bottle of wine at 13% ABV?

Accepted Answer

7.7 standard drinks

Answer

5 standard drinks

Answer

6 standard drinks

Answer

9 standard drinks