Standard Drinks, BAC & Intoxication — Alcohol Server Certificate Practice Test

This Alcohol Server Certificate Standard Drinks, BAC & Intoxication practice set has 51 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 70% on the real Alcohol Server Certificate knowledge test to pass.

Sample questions

Three questions from the Standard Drinks, BAC & Intoxication bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

1. How much pure alcohol is in one U.S. standard drink?

   • 0.6 fl oz (14 grams) — Correct answer
   • 1.5 fl oz (35 grams)
   • 0.2 fl oz (5 grams)
   • 1.0 fl oz (24 grams)

   Explanation: One U.S. standard drink contains 0.6 fluid ounces (14 grams) of pure alcohol — the same amount whether it comes from beer, wine, or spirits.

   Handbook: Standard Drinks, BAC & Intoxication — Standard Drink

2. How many ounces of regular beer at about 5% ABV equal one standard drink?

   • 12 oz — Correct answer
   • 16 oz
   • 8 oz
   • 24 oz

   Explanation: One standard drink = 12 oz of regular beer at about 5% alcohol by volume (ABV). That serving holds roughly 0.6 oz of pure alcohol.

   Handbook: Standard Drinks, BAC & Intoxication — Beer Equivalent

3. About how many ounces of malt liquor at roughly 7% ABV make one standard drink?

   • 8–9 oz — Correct answer
   • 12 oz
   • 16 oz
   • 5 oz

   Explanation: One standard drink = 8–9 oz of malt liquor at about 7% ABV. Because malt liquor is stronger than regular beer, a smaller pour equals one standard drink.

   Handbook: Standard Drinks, BAC & Intoxication — Malt Liquor Equivalent