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TIPS CERTIFICATION EXAM WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWER
Question 1: Which behavioral cue would a guest who becomes
overly friendly and very talkative while in your establishment be exhibiting?
CORRECT ANSWER: Lowered inhibitions
Question 2: What measurement do states use for determining
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI)?
CORRECT ANSWER : Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)
Question 3: How do behavioral cues help you as a server of
alcohol?
CORRECT ANSWER : Behavioral cues can tell you whether or
not a guest is visibly intoxicated.
Question 4: Select all the pieces of information you would want
to include on an Incident Report Form.
CORRECT ANSWER : Description of guest, Time of incident,
Reasonable efforts used, Names of witnesses, Manager on duty
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Question 5: If a guest is not showing any behavioral cues, then
his or her BAC level must be below the legal limit.
CORRECT ANSWER : False
Question 6: If a guest cannot produce a second form of ID when
you ask for one, you should refuse service.
CORRECT ANSWER : False
Question 7: What should you do if you have checked two forms
of identification but still have doubts about serving alcohol?
CORRECT ANSWER : Refuse service.
Question 8: Increasing one's rate of drinking over the course of
an evening can be considered impaired judgment.
CORRECT ANSWER : True
Question 9: What is the best way to prevent underage alcohol
sales?
CORRECT ANSWER : Ask every guest who might be underage
for a valid ID.
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Question 10: Eating food after drinking is just as effective at
preventing intoxication as eating food before drinking.
CORRECT ANSWER : False
Question 11: What decision are you making in the second step
of the Intervention Model?
CORRECT ANSWER: You are deciding whether or not you can
legally serve the guest alcohol.
Question 12: Select all of the intoxication rate factors over
which you can exert some level of control as a server of alcohol.
CORRECT ANSWER : Rate of consumption, Food
Question 13: Why is it important to avoid judging or threatening
your guests?
CORRECT ANSWER : You do not want to escalate the
situation.
Question 14: Which of the following is NOT an intoxication rate
factor?
CORRECT ANSWER : Strength of the drink
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Question 15: What is your best tool for determining a guest's
visible level of intoxication?
CORRECT ANSWER : Behavioral cues
Question 16: Why is it important to call for assistance if a guest
is not cooperative? Select all that apply.
CORRECT ANSWER : It buys you time and provides a second
outlet for the problem guest.
Question 17: What are reasonable efforts?
CORRECT ANSWER : The steps the law expects you to take to
prevent alcohol-related problems and illegal alcohol sales.
Question 18: How does tolerance relate to Blood Alcohol
Content (BAC)?
CORRECT ANSWER : There is no relationship between
tolerance and BAC.
Question 19: Which of the following are penalties you might
incur for an illegal alcohol sale?