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TABC Seller-Server Certification Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (21–30)

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  1. Q21A customer presents a Texas driver's license that shows a vertical orientation. What does the vertical format typically indicate?

    • AThe license holder is under 21 years old
    • BThe license is expired
    • CThe license is from a rural county
    • DThe license is a commercial driver's license
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. The license holder is under 21 years old

    In Texas, driver's licenses issued to individuals under 21 are printed in a vertical (portrait) orientation to make it easy for sellers and servers to quickly identify minors.

    Topic: checking_id

  2. Q22A customer presents a U.S. military ID card as proof of age. How should you treat this ID?

    • AReject it because only state-issued IDs are acceptable
    • BReject it because military IDs do not show birthdate
    • CAccept it only if accompanied by a second form of ID
    • DAccept it as a valid primary ID because it is a federal government-issued photo ID
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    ✓ Correct answer: D. Accept it as a valid primary ID because it is a federal government-issued photo ID

    U.S. military ID cards are federally issued, contain a photo and date of birth, and are an acceptable form of identification for alcohol purchases in Texas.

    Topic: checking_id

  3. Q23A customer's ID states their date of birth is 06/24/2005. Today is June 24, 2026. How old are they?

    • A21 years old — may serve
    • B20 years old — do not serve
    • C20 years and 364 days old — do not serve
    • DCannot determine without a calculator
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. 21 years old — may serve

    A person born on June 24, 2005 turns exactly 21 on June 24, 2026. Their 21st birthday has arrived, so they are of legal age to purchase alcohol in Texas.

    Topic: checking_id

  4. Q24Which of the following documents is NOT an acceptable primary form of ID for purchasing alcohol in Texas?

    • AA valid U.S. passport
    • BA valid Texas driver's license
    • CA valid permanent resident card (green card)
    • DA current school student ID card
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    ✓ Correct answer: D. A current school student ID card

    Student IDs are not an acceptable primary form of ID for alcohol purchases in Texas because they are not government-issued with standardized security features. A passport, state driver's license, or permanent resident card are all acceptable.

    Topic: checking_id

  5. Q25What is the best method to determine if a Texas driver's license is genuine?

    • AAsk the customer to state their address from memory
    • BAccept all Texas IDs without question to avoid discrimination
    • CCompare the photo to a celebrity database
    • DCheck the hologram, feel the card's texture, and look for proper color-shifting ink
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    ✓ Correct answer: D. Check the hologram, feel the card's texture, and look for proper color-shifting ink

    Genuine Texas driver's licenses have specific security features including a hologram, ultraviolet-reactive ink, laser-perforated star, and laser-engraved text. Checking these physical features is the most reliable way to detect fakes.

    Topic: checking_id

  6. Q26A customer's ID photo clearly shows a different race or ethnicity than the person presenting it. What should you do?

    • AAssume the ID belongs to them because people can change their appearance
    • BPolitely refuse the sale and explain that the photo does not match
    • CAsk another customer to verify the ID
    • DCall the police immediately
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. Politely refuse the sale and explain that the photo does not match

    If the photo on an ID does not appear to match the person presenting it, you should politely decline the sale. You are not required to make the sale if you have reasonable doubt about the ID's authenticity or ownership.

    Topic: checking_id

  7. Q27When should you ask a customer for identification?

    • AOnly if they look younger than 16
    • BOnly if they are ordering more than two drinks
    • COnly on weekends and holidays when more minors are present
    • DWhenever they appear to be under 30, or when in doubt
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    ✓ Correct answer: D. Whenever they appear to be under 30, or when in doubt

    Best practice and many establishment policies require checking ID for anyone who appears to be under 30. When in doubt, always check — it is far safer to ask than to risk serving a minor.

    Topic: checking_id

  8. Q28A foreign national presents a valid passport from their home country showing they are 23 years old. What should you do?

    • AAccept the passport as a valid government-issued photo ID
    • BRefuse service because only U.S.-issued IDs are acceptable in Texas
    • CAccept only if a translator is present to verify the document
    • DAccept only if paired with a second ID from any country
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. Accept the passport as a valid government-issued photo ID

    A valid foreign passport is a government-issued photo identification document and is generally acceptable as proof of age in Texas for alcohol purchases.

    Topic: checking_id

  9. Q29What does 'carding everyone' as a policy mean for a licensed establishment?

    • ASellers must verify ID regardless of the customer's apparent age
    • BSellers must only card people who look intoxicated
    • CSellers must card only groups of more than four
    • DSellers must re-check IDs at every drink order
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. Sellers must verify ID regardless of the customer's apparent age

    A 'card everyone' policy means that identification is checked for every customer purchasing alcohol, regardless of their apparent age. This eliminates subjective judgment and reduces the risk of serving minors.

    Topic: checking_id

  10. Q30A customer shows you a Texas ID card (not a driver's license). Is this acceptable proof of age?

    • ANo, only driver's licenses are acceptable in Texas
    • BYes, a Texas state ID card issued by DPS is an acceptable government-issued photo ID
    • COnly if the customer also presents a credit card with their name
    • DOnly if it was issued within the past year
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. Yes, a Texas state ID card issued by DPS is an acceptable government-issued photo ID

    Texas Personal Identification Cards issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety are valid government-issued photo IDs and are acceptable for verifying age for alcohol purchases.

    Topic: checking_id

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