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Bartender Practice Test

Check what you know about the bartender job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
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15 multiple-choice questions on bartender knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15A jigger is used to:
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Answer: Measure spirits. It measures pours.

Question 2 of 15“Neat” means:
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Answer: Without ice. Neat is straight, no ice.

Question 3 of 15When checking an ID, look at:
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Answer: Photo, birth date and expiration. Check all key details.

Question 4 of 15Dram shop laws involve:
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Answer: Liability for serving intoxicated people. They address responsibility.

Question 5 of 15To cut off a guest, you should:
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Answer: Speak privately and calmly. Stay calm and respectful.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “The final chance to order.”
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Answer: Last call. Last call: The final chance to order.

Question 7 of 15What does “Barback” mean?
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Answer: A bartender’s assistant.. Barback: A bartender’s assistant.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Liability for serving intoxicated people.”
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Answer: Dram shop law. Dram shop law: Liability for serving intoxicated people.

Question 9 of 15What does “Speed rail” mean?
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Answer: A rack holding commonly used bottles.. Speed rail: A rack holding commonly used bottles.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Cost of liquor relative to sales.”
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Answer: Pour cost. Pour cost: Cost of liquor relative to sales.

Question 11 of 15What does “Garnish” mean?
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Answer: Decoration such as citrus or herbs.. Garnish: Decoration such as citrus or herbs.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A drink made with house liquor.”
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Answer: Well drink. Well drink: A drink made with house liquor.

Question 13 of 15What does “Neat” mean?
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Answer: Spirit served without ice.. Neat: Spirit served without ice.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Stopping service to an intoxicated guest.”
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Answer: Cut off. Cut off: Stopping service to an intoxicated guest.

Question 15 of 15What does “Call drink” mean?
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Answer: A drink made with a requested brand.. Call drink: A drink made with a requested brand.

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