Bartender Comprehensive Exam
Questions And Accurate Answers.
effects of alcohol - Answer -The effects of alcohol can be influenced by a number of risk factors such as
the amount consumed, individual's medical history, tolerance to alcohol, as well as other drugs - legal or
illegal and mixed with alcohol.
path of alcohol - Answer -passes down the esophagus, through the stomach, and into the small
intestine. It is absorbed through the lining of the mouth, throat, stomach, and small intestine.
-75-80% of the alcohol enters the bloodstream through the walls of the small intestine. The speed of the
absorption is greater from the small intestine than the stomach.
-Alcohol is water-soluble and the bloodstream rapidly transports the alcohol throughout the body where
it is absorbed into bodily tissues in proportion to their water content.
-90% of the alcohol is eliminated by the liver. A healthy body eliminates about 1/2 oz of pure alcohol per
hour.
metabolism - Answer -the primary process of alcohol being removed from the bloodstream (the rate at
which a person breaks down food and drink) plays a major role in the BAC of each person
-Metabolism begins almost immediately upon entry of the alcohol into the bloodstream and is
accomplished by a group of six digestive enzymes. The enzymes work together to convert the alcohol
into an intermediate form of alcohol (which is actually very toxic). The enzyme ADH (acetaldehyde
dehydrogenase) then converts it into a non-toxic waste product
Blood Alcohol Content - Answer -defined as the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream, expressed
as a percentage.
-dependent on: how much alcohol is consumed, how much blood is in a person's body, how much water
is in a person's body, how quickly the alcohol is consumed, and also affected by weight, gender, food
consumption, and other physical and emotional factors.
-the body is capable of metabolizing about one drink per hour.
Legal blood alcohol content - Answer -All 50 states have now set .08% blood alcohol concentration as
the legal limit for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI).
-For commercial drivers, a BAC of .04% can result in a DUI or DWI conviction nationwide.
,amount and type of alcohol - Answer -The amount of alcohol contained in a drink differs according to
type.
-Beer has the lowest alcohol content at about 5%. Wine weighs in at around 8-10%, and hard liquor goes
up from there. The amount of alcohol consumed, however, is generally the same due to portion size.
-One standard serving of beer is 12 ounces, a regular glass of wine is 5 ounces, and a shot of hard liquor
is 1 ounce.
fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) - Answer -When alcohol enters the pregnant woman's body, it travels
though the placenta and into the unborn baby's bloodstream where it compromises normal fetal
development. Babies are described as having brain damage, growth deficits, facial deformities, and
heart, liver and kidney defects. They may also suffer from vision and hearing problems, and struggle with
learning, attention, memory, and problem solving.
female blood alcohol content - Answer -Small women should not be served more than 1 drink per hour.
-Most other women should not be served more than 2 drinks per hour.
male blood alcohol content - Answer -Most men should NOT be served more than 3 drinks per hour.
-Smaller men should NOT be served more than 2 drinks per hour.
Gender and Metabolism - Answer -Women absorb and metabolize alcohol differently than men and
usually have a higher BAC after consuming the same amount of alcohol. This difference has been
attributed to the fact that men have more body water than women. Women also have lower activity of
the alcohol-metabolizing enzyme ADH in their stomach, causing a larger proportion of the ingested
alcohol to reach the blood.
-Each person reacts differently to the amount of alcohol that is consumed.
-Another factor that affects individual rates is fatigue, which can increase the rate at which a person
becomes intoxicated.
Day 1 summary - Answer -Seventy-five to eighty percent (75-80%) of the alcohol enters the
bloodstream through the walls of the small intestine.
-Ninety percent (90%) of the alcohol is eliminated by the liver.
-A healthy body eliminates about 1/2 oz of pure alcohol per hour.
, -Beer has the lowest alcohol content at about 5%. Wine weighs in at around 8-10%, and hard liquor goes
up from there. One standard serving of beer is 12 ounces, a regular glass of wine is 5 ounces, and a shot
of hard liquor is 1 ounce.
-Women absorb and metabolize alcohol differently than men and usually have a higher BAC after
consuming the same amount of alcohol
-All 50 states have now set .08% blood alcohol concentration (BAC) as the legal limit for driving under the
influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI). For commercial drivers, a BAC of .04% can result in a DUI
or DWI conviction nationwide.
glasses - Answer People generally expect certain drinks to be served in certain types of glasses. The
problem is that there are more standard bar glasses than most people (and many bars) care to purchase.
Often times bars simply use a white wine glass and a red wine glass. You can use these two glasses for
every type of cocktail (including shots, even though a shot glass is essential for every bar), plus beer and
wine.
highball and collins glasses - Answer -The Collins tends to be taller and more narrow, more of a
chimney shape.
-The highball tends to be stouter and usually tops off at 10 ounces, every bar should have a highball glass
-These tall glasses are typically used for 'tall' mixed drinks (or 'highballs') and filled with an abundance of
ice.
-the drinks are built directly in the glass by pouring the ingredients over top of the ice and stirring.
margarita glasses - Answer -The double-bowl shape of the margarita glass is a fun and distinctive shape
that works particularly well for frozen margaritas. The wide rim makes it easy to add a salt or sugar rim.
can range anywhere from 6 to 20 ounces.
-The smaller glasses are nice for drinks with no ice.
-The medium glasses are good for frozen drinks.
-The large bowls are good for large frozen drinks served or those with a lot of ice.
shot glasses - Answer -come in many styles, shapes and sizes Any shot glass can be used to hold
straight shots and mixed shooters
-The average shot is 1 1/2 ounces while a 'short shot' or 'pony shot' is just 1 ounce
- is made of thicker glass, particularly on the base, is designed to prevent it from shattering when the
drinker slams the glass onto the bar
