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COLUMBIA BARTENDING AGENCY EXAM
WITH 100% CORRECT AN SWERS
Question :Definition of a cocktail
Correct answer:any alcoholic beverage that balances flavors and
ingredients
Question :2 main types of drinks and their distinctions
Correct answer:Built Drinks: made by pouring its components
over ice in a glass that it will be served inShaken Drinks: made
by pouring its components into a shaking tin w/ ice and then strained
Question :Purpose of measuring ingredients
Correct answer:To achieve a balance of flavors and alcohol
Question :Definition and importance of wash line
Correct answer:Definition: location that the cocktail fills up to in
a particular glassImportance: Accurate placement confirms all
ingredients have been included in correct volume. Consistency confirms you are serving the same amount of liquid to each customer
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Question :Tools of measurement
Correct answer:JiggerPour Top
Question :Definition of ABV and Proof
Correct answer:ABV: alcohol by volume, indicates % of substance that is alcohol by volumeProof: equal to 2xABVex: 50% ABV = 100 proof
Question :Significance of a standard drink and their approximate
amounts
Correct answer:14 grams (0.5 oz) of pure ethanol.1.5 oz of 40%
ABV liquor = 5 oz of 12% ABV wine = 12 oz of 5% ABV beerhelps to consistently monitor alcohol consumption of a patron over time
Question :Definition and significance of BAC
Correct answer:BAC = blood-alcohol content. Indicates amt of
alcohol in the bloodstream as a %
Question :7 primary factors that influence intoxication
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Correct answer:1. Biological Sex/Corresponding Hormone
Levels2. Metabolic Rate3. Size/Weight4. Food Consumption5.Rate of Consumption6. ABV/Proof of Drink7.Medications/Drugs in the System
Question :4 visible cues of intoxication and their definitions
Correct answer:Loss of....1. Inhibition2. Judgement3. Reaction
Time4. Coordination
Question :Significance of Dram Shop Acts
Correct answer:Statute that enforces civil liability for dangerous
acts performed by intoxicated customers due to negligence by a serving party
Question :Definition of a spirit
Correct answer:1. distilled alcoholic beverages2. do not contain
added sugar3. contain at least 40% ABV
Question :6 spirits on the CBA speed rack and their defining
distinctions (base ingredient, colors, general flavors) Correct answer:Vodka:Base: neutral grain (often potatoes)Color: clearFlavor: flavorlessGinBase: neutral grain, steeped/vapor
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infused w/ Juniper and botanicals (herbs, roots, citrus)Color:
clear to pale yellowFlavor: fresh, piney flavor w/ hints of citrus
and spiceRumBase: sugarcane/sugarcane by products
(molasses)Color: ranges from clear, yellow, light brown, dark
brown Flavor: earthy, spicy, and baked-good flavors, notes of
vanillaTequila: a type of mezcal made from blue agaveColor: clear or goldFlavor: sweet, fruity, toastyWhiskeyBase: made rom neutral grain Color: brownFlavor: rich, smooth and full- bodied, with an essence of spiced, sweet notes such as vanilla,
zesty fruit and oakBourbonBase: at least 51% corn made in
AmericaColor: brownFlavor: vanilla, caramel, and oak
Question :2 types of agave spirits, their distinctions, and aging
variations
Correct answer:tbd
Question :a few call brands each of vodka, gin, rum, tequila,
whiskey, and bourbon Correct answer:Vodka: Absolut, Belvedere, Chopin, Grey