The Five Things Every Test Asks
- Legal age: 21 to buy/consume; 18 to serve on-premise.
- Valid IDs: MA license/ID, passport, military — check DOB, expiry, photo, security features.
- Intoxication signs: slurred speech, poor coordination, lowered inhibition — cut service before obvious impairment.
- Refusal: firm, non-judgmental, offer alternatives, involve a manager.
- Liability: dram-shop suits target over-service — documentation protects you.
Memory Hook
“Check, Watch, Refuse, Record” — the four verbs that answer 80% of exam questions.
Practice angle: what the test looks like · Prep checklist: day-before checklist