Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Practice Test — All Questions
4 questions
Which of the following is a common sign that a patron may be becoming intoxicated?
- a.Slurred speech, unsteadiness on their feet and loss of coordination✓
- b.Ordering a glass of water
- c.Paying with a card
- d.Talking to friends quietly
Typical signs of intoxication include slurred or rambling speech, unsteadiness and loss of balance or coordination, glassy or bloodshot eyes, and changes in behaviour such as becoming loud, argumentative or overly friendly.
When judging whether a patron is intoxicated, staff commonly observe changes in:
- a.Their choice of clothing
- b.The brand of drink they order
- c.How much money they have
- d.Their speech, balance, coordination and behaviour✓
Intoxication is assessed by observing indicators such as speech, balance, coordination and behaviour, and by considering the pattern over time. No single sign is conclusive, so staff look at the overall picture.
Which factor can affect how quickly a person becomes affected by alcohol?
- a.The colour of the glass
- b.Body size and weight, whether they have eaten, how fast they drink, and medication or other drugs✓
- c.The music in the venue
- d.Where they are sitting
How quickly alcohol affects someone depends on factors such as their body size and weight, sex, whether they have eaten, how fast they are drinking, and any medications or other drugs. This is why the same number of drinks affects people differently.
For most fully licensed drivers in Australia, the general legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is:
- a.0.10
- b.There is no limit
- c.Under 0.05, with a zero limit for learner and provisional drivers✓
- d.0.15
For fully licensed drivers the general legal limit across Australia is a BAC under 0.05, while learner and provisional drivers must maintain a zero BAC. Because alcohol affects people differently, patrons cannot reliably judge their own BAC, which is another reason to encourage safe transport.