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Question 1Health & Safety

In most Canadian jurisdictions, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for a fully licensed driver operating a motor vehicle?

  1. 0.08% Correct answer.
  2. 0.02%
  3. 0.05%
  4. 0.10%

Explanation

The Criminal Code of Canada sets the general legal limit at 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, which is written as 0.08%. Provinces may impose shorter administrative suspensions at lower readings, but the criminal threshold for a fully licensed driver is 0.08%.

Question 2Health & Safety

A server notices a guest becoming loud, flushed, and unsteady after several drinks. Which response best reflects responsible beverage service?

  1. Serve one more drink to avoid upsetting the guest
  2. Switch the guest to a different type of alcohol
  3. Ask the guest to leave the premises immediately without assistance
  4. Stop serving alcohol, offer water and food, and arrange safe transport Correct answer.

Explanation

Responsible service means recognizing signs of intoxication and intervening early by cutting off alcohol, offering water and food, and helping arrange a safe ride home. This reduces the risk of alcohol-related harm and protects both the guest and the establishment.

Question 3Health & Safety

Why must a server check identification before serving alcohol to a guest who appears young?

  1. To verify the guest has paid in advance
  2. To record the guest's contact information
  3. To determine the guest's preferred beverage
  4. To confirm the guest meets the legal drinking age Correct answer.

Explanation

Checking identification is required to confirm that a guest has reached the legal drinking age before alcohol is served. Serving a minor is an offence that can bring fines, licence suspension, and personal liability for the server.

Question 4Health & Safety

What does the term 'standard drink' represent in alcohol serving guidelines?

  1. A drink containing a fixed amount of pure alcohol regardless of beverage type Correct answer.
  2. A drink that contains no more than one ingredient
  3. The largest pour a bartender may legally serve
  4. Any drink served in a small glass

Explanation

A standard drink is defined by the amount of pure alcohol it contains, not by the volume or type of beverage. Beer, wine, and spirits served in different portion sizes can each equal one standard drink.

Question 5Health & Safety

A guest orders a drink and quietly tells the server they are the designated driver. What is the most appropriate action?

  1. Refuse to serve the guest any beverage
  2. Serve the drink because the guest ordered it
  3. Suggest a low-alcohol drink instead
  4. Offer non-alcoholic alternatives and support their choice not to drink Correct answer.

Explanation

Designated drivers protect themselves and others by staying sober, and staff should support that choice by offering appealing non-alcoholic options. Refusing all service or pushing alcohol undermines the guest's responsible decision.

Question 6Health & Safety

Which practice best prevents the spread of germs behind a bar?

  1. Washing hands frequently and sanitizing work surfaces regularly Correct answer.
  2. Wearing the same cloth to wipe every surface
  3. Storing garnishes uncovered at room temperature
  4. Rinsing glasses briefly in the same sink water all shift

Explanation

Frequent handwashing and regular sanitizing of surfaces are core food-safety practices that reduce contamination. They protect guests and staff from illness caused by bacteria and viruses.

Question 7Health & Safety

What should a server do first if a guest shows signs of a severe allergic reaction after consuming a drink?

  1. Wait to see if the symptoms resolve on their own
  2. Give the guest another drink to dilute the allergen
  3. Call emergency services and follow the establishment's emergency plan Correct answer.
  4. Ask the guest to sign a waiver

Explanation

A severe allergic reaction can progress rapidly and become life-threatening, so emergency services must be contacted immediately. Staff should follow the venue's emergency plan and stay with the guest until help arrives.

Question 8Health & Safety

Under responsible service rules, when should a server stop providing alcohol to a guest?

  1. When the guest asks for a glass of water
  2. When the guest pays with cash
  3. When the guest shows clear signs of intoxication Correct answer.
  4. When the guest orders a second drink

Explanation

Service must stop once a guest shows signs of intoxication, such as slurred speech, poor coordination, or aggressive behaviour. Continuing to serve at that point increases the risk of injury and creates legal liability.

Question 9Health & Safety

A guest at a busy bar has had three drinks in the past hour and is now speaking loudly and knocking over a glass. What is the most appropriate next step?

  1. Ignore the behaviour because the bar is busy
  2. Stop serving alcohol, offer food and water, and monitor the guest Correct answer.
  3. Move the guest to a table and continue serving
  4. Serve a fourth drink because the guest is a regular

Explanation

Knocking over glassware and rapid consumption are warning signs that the guest's coordination and judgement are impaired. Responsible service requires stopping alcohol, offering food and water, and keeping watch for further deterioration.

Question 10Health & Safety

Why should servers avoid encouraging rapid drinking games or promotions that reward heavy consumption?

  1. They increase the risk of overconsumption and alcohol-related harm Correct answer.
  2. They are always more profitable for the venue
  3. They reduce the need for identification checks
  4. They help guests pace themselves better

Explanation

Promotions that reward speed or volume encourage guests to drink faster than they can safely process alcohol. This raises the risk of intoxication, injury, and liability, which is why responsible-service rules restrict such practices.

Question 11Health & Safety

A server is unsure whether a guest's ID is genuine. What is the best course of action?

  1. Serve the guest but write down their name
  2. Accept the ID because the guest looks old enough
  3. Politely decline service until the identification can be verified Correct answer.
  4. Ask another guest to confirm the person's age

Explanation

If identification cannot be confirmed as valid, the safe and lawful choice is to decline service until age is verified. Accepting questionable ID exposes the server and venue to penalties for serving a minor.

Question 12Health & Safety

A guest who has been drinking insists on driving home. What is the most responsible action for staff?

  1. Give the guest coffee and send them on their way
  2. Allow the guest to drive if they promise to go slowly
  3. Offer to call a taxi or arrange alternate transport and discourage driving Correct answer.
  4. Take the guest's keys only if they agree

Explanation

Staff should actively discourage an impaired guest from driving and help arrange a safe alternative such as a taxi, rideshare, or sober friend. Coffee and time do not reliably sober a person, so offering transport is the safer response.

Question 13Health & Safety

Which statement best explains why servers should track how many drinks a guest has consumed?

  1. It determines which drinks the guest prefers
  2. Monitoring intake helps staff intervene before the guest becomes intoxicated Correct answer.
  3. It is required only to calculate the bill accurately
  4. It allows staff to compare guests with each other

Explanation

Keeping track of consumption lets staff notice when a guest is approaching intoxication and intervene early. Early intervention is safer and easier than reacting after serious impairment has developed.

Question 14Health & Safety

What is the primary reason for refusing service to a guest who arrives already visibly intoxicated?

  1. It is required to keep the music volume low
  2. Serving them would add to existing impairment and increase the risk of harm Correct answer.
  3. It encourages other guests to leave
  4. It reduces the venue's stock levels too quickly

Explanation

A guest who arrives already intoxicated has likely consumed alcohol elsewhere, and adding more increases the risk of injury, illness, and legal liability. Refusing service protects the guest and the public.

Question 15Health & Safety

A guest with a known nut allergy asks whether a cocktail contains nut-based ingredients. What should the server do?

  1. Guess based on the drink's name
  2. Tell the guest all cocktails are nut-free
  3. Check with the kitchen or bar for accurate ingredient information before answering Correct answer.
  4. Suggest the guest order a different drink without checking

Explanation

Servers must verify ingredient information with the kitchen or bar rather than guessing, because allergens can be hidden in syrups, garnishes, or liqueurs. Accurate information lets the guest make a safe choice.

Question 16Health & Safety

Which action best demonstrates compliance with food-safety rules when handling ice for drinks?

  1. Using a clean scoop and storing ice in a covered, dedicated bin Correct answer.
  2. Storing ice next to raw meat in the cooler
  3. Reusing ice that has melted on the bar top
  4. Scooping ice with the same glass used for serving

Explanation

Ice is a food and must be handled with clean utensils and stored in a covered container separate from other items. Using a glass to scoop can shatter it and contaminate the ice.

Question 17Health & Safety

A guest becomes angry after being refused another drink. What is the best way for the server to respond?

  1. Serve the drink to avoid a confrontation
  2. Stay calm, explain the decision briefly, and offer water or food Correct answer.
  3. Argue with the guest until they agree
  4. Threaten the guest with police immediately

Explanation

Remaining calm and explaining the refusal briefly keeps the situation from escalating while reinforcing that the decision is final. Offering water or food shows care and gives the guest a face-saving alternative.

Question 18Health & Safety

Which of the following is a key element of a workplace violence prevention policy in a licensed venue?

  1. A rule that staff must handle all incidents alone
  2. Clear procedures for staff to report threats and summon help Correct answer.
  3. A policy of ignoring aggressive behaviour
  4. A ban on documenting incidents

Explanation

Effective violence prevention requires clear reporting procedures and a reliable way for staff to summon help quickly. Documenting incidents and supporting staff are also essential parts of the policy.

Question 19Health & Safety

A server notices a guest slipping an extra drink to a friend who was already refused service. What should the server do?

  1. Remove the drink and explain that the refusal applies to that guest Correct answer.
  2. Ignore it because the drink was already paid for
  3. Ask the guest who was refused to leave the city
  4. Refuse service to the entire group permanently

Explanation

A refusal of service must be maintained, and staff should remove the drink and restate the decision calmly. Allowing an intoxicated or refused guest to drink undermines the safety purpose of the refusal.

Question 20Health & Safety

Why does responsible-service training emphasize knowing the signs of alcohol poisoning?

  1. It reduces the need for cleaning the bar
  2. It helps staff recommend better drink pairings
  3. It allows staff to calculate tips more accurately
  4. Alcohol poisoning is a medical emergency that requires immediate professional help Correct answer.

Explanation

Alcohol poisoning can be fatal, so staff must recognize warning signs such as slow breathing, confusion, vomiting, and unresponsiveness. Promptly calling emergency services can save a life.

Question 21Health & Safety

A guest is taking medication and asks whether it is safe to drink alcohol. What is the most appropriate response?

  1. Tell them medication never interacts with alcohol
  2. Advise them to consult a pharmacist or doctor about the interaction Correct answer.
  3. Recommend a stronger drink instead
  4. Assure them that one drink is always safe with any medication

Explanation

Many medications interact dangerously with alcohol, and only a qualified health professional can assess a specific drug's risks. Servers should direct the guest to a pharmacist or doctor rather than offering medical advice.

Question 22Health & Safety

A venue serves a guest who later causes a collision while driving impaired. Which factor most strongly supports a finding that the venue failed in its duty of care?

  1. Staff greeted the guest politely at the door
  2. Staff continued serving the guest after clear signs of intoxication Correct answer.
  3. Staff offered the guest water midway through service
  4. Staff recorded the guest's drink order accurately

Explanation

Liability generally turns on whether staff knew or should have known the guest was intoxicated and continued to serve anyway. Offering water, accurate ordering, and courteous greeting are good practices that do not indicate negligence.

Question 23Health & Safety

A guest who appears intoxicated claims to be celebrating and asks for a round of shots for the table. What is the most defensible response?

  1. Serve the shots but ask the guest to drink slowly
  2. Serve the shots because it is a special occasion
  3. Serve only half the shots to the guest
  4. Decline the shots and offer a non-alcoholic celebratory option Correct answer.

Explanation

Special occasions do not override the duty to refuse alcohol to an intoxicated guest, and serving a round of shots would compound the risk. Offering a non-alcoholic celebratory option maintains hospitality while upholding safety.

Question 24Health & Safety

Which approach best balances hospitality with safety when a guest is near the intoxication threshold?

  1. Switch the guest to a higher-alcohol drink
  2. Stop all service without any explanation
  3. Keep serving at the same pace to avoid seeming rude
  4. Slow the pace of service, offer food and water, and reassess before the next drink Correct answer.

Explanation

Slowing service, offering food and water, and reassessing lets staff manage a guest who is approaching impairment while preserving a welcoming experience. Abrupt cutoff without explanation can escalate conflict and is less effective.

Question 25Health & Safety

A guest collapses and is unresponsive after drinking heavily. Which sequence of actions is most appropriate?

  1. Have other guests carry them to a car
  2. Call emergency services, place them in a recovery position if safe, and stay with them Correct answer.
  3. Splash cold water on their face and wait
  4. Give them coffee and send them home in a taxi alone

Explanation

An unresponsive guest may be experiencing alcohol poisoning, so emergency services must be called immediately. Keeping the airway protected through a recovery position and staying until help arrives improves the chance of survival.

Question 26Health & Safety

Which document should a server check to confirm the legal drinking age and the acceptable forms of identification in their jurisdiction?

  1. The staff shift schedule
  2. The supplier delivery invoice
  3. The venue's wine list
  4. The local licensing authority's rules Correct answer.

Explanation

Age limits and valid ID types are set by the licensing authority, so that is the authoritative source a server must follow. Venue lists, invoices, and schedules contain operational information but never define legal age or ID requirements.

Question 27Health & Safety

Which practice best protects guests who have food allergies when a cocktail recipe is changed?

  1. Substitute a similar ingredient without telling anyone
  2. Check the ingredient list with the kitchen or manager before serving Correct answer.
  3. Serve the drink and mention the change afterwards
  4. Assume the guest will notice the ingredient by taste

Explanation

Any change to a recipe can introduce an allergen, so the ingredient list must be verified with the kitchen or manager before the drink reaches the guest. Silence or after-the-fact disclosure removes the guest's ability to make a safe choice.

Question 28Health & Safety

What is the main purpose of keeping written incident records when a guest is refused service?

  1. To replace the need for staff training
  2. To increase bar sales on busy nights
  3. To create evidence of the venue's responsible actions Correct answer.
  4. To satisfy guests who ask for receipts

Explanation

A written record documents what staff observed, what they did, and when, which supports the venue if the decision is later questioned. It is a protective and accountability tool rather than a sales or training measure.

Question 29Health & Safety

Which condition makes a licensed premises legally overcrowded?

  1. The dance floor is full of guests
  2. The posted occupant capacity is exceeded Correct answer.
  3. Every seat at the bar is taken
  4. The queue outside is longer than usual

Explanation

Occupancy limits are set by fire and licensing authorities and are breached only when the posted maximum number of people is exceeded. Full seats, long queues, or a crowded dance floor are normal busy conditions, not legal overcrowding.

Question 30Health & Safety

A guest orders a drink that requires raw egg white. What is the safest way for the server to handle this order?

  1. Confirm the guest is aware of the raw egg and check for allergy concerns Correct answer.
  2. Shake it as normal and serve without comment
  3. Substitute a different spirit to avoid the egg
  4. Refuse to make the drink under any circumstances

Explanation

Raw egg is a recognized allergen, so the server should confirm the guest knows the drink contains it and check for any allergy before proceeding. Serving silently or swapping ingredients without consent undermines the guest's ability to choose safely.

Question 31Health & Safety

A server notices a colleague pouring doubles while charging for singles during a busy shift. What is the most appropriate response?

  1. Ignore it because the colleague is more experienced
  2. Warn guests quietly about the practice
  3. Join in so service stays consistent
  4. Report the practice to a supervisor Correct answer.

Explanation

Over-pouring alcohol without the guest's knowledge increases intoxication risk and breaches licensing obligations, so it must be reported to a supervisor. Ignoring or copying the behaviour spreads the risk, and quiet warnings do not correct it.

Question 32Health & Safety

Which measure best reduces the risk of glassware injuries behind the bar?

  1. Carrying stacked glasses by the rims
  2. Inspecting and discarding chipped or cracked glasses promptly Correct answer.
  3. Storing glasses above head height for space
  4. Rinsing broken glass in the sink with other items

Explanation

Chipped or cracked glass can fail suddenly and cut staff or guests, so damaged items should be removed from service immediately. High storage, sink rinsing, and rim-carrying all increase the chance of breakage or injury.

Question 33Health & Safety

A guest at a table orders a third bottle of wine for a group of four within an hour. What is the most appropriate server response?

  1. Bring the bottle immediately to keep the table happy
  2. Check the pace of consumption and offer water and food first Correct answer.
  3. Refuse all further service to the table
  4. Quietly water down the wine before serving

Explanation

A fast pace of consumption across a group signals rising intoxication risk, so the server should slow service, offer water and food, and observe the guests. Immediate service ignores the risk, blanket refusal is premature, and tampering with the product is dishonest and unsafe.

Question 34Health & Safety

Which step should staff take first when a guest becomes ill and vomits in a public area of the venue?

  1. Close off the area and clean it with appropriate protective equipment Correct answer.
  2. Spray the area with a drink mixer to mask the smell
  3. Resume normal service in the area immediately
  4. Hand the guest a mop to clean it themselves

Explanation

Bodily fluids can carry pathogens, so the area must be isolated and cleaned using proper protective equipment and disinfectant. Leaving the guest to clean, serving straight away, or masking odour all leave contamination and risk in place.

Question 35Health & Safety

Which factor most increases the intoxication risk of a guest who has consumed the same number of drinks as a friend?

  1. Paying by card
  2. Sitting near the window
  3. Ordering a branded spirit
  4. Drinking on an empty stomach Correct answer.

Explanation

Alcohol is absorbed faster when no food is present, so the same number of drinks can produce a higher blood alcohol level. Brand choice, seating, and payment method do not change absorption in any meaningful way.

Question 36Health & Safety

A guest who has been drinking asks a server to hold their car keys until they feel ready to drive. How should the server respond?

  1. Agree, and monitor the guest while offering food and water Correct answer.
  2. Refuse, because holding keys creates legal liability
  3. Agree, then return the keys whenever the guest asks
  4. Refuse, and ask the guest to leave immediately

Explanation

Holding the keys is a supportive step that keeps an impaired guest from driving, and the server should keep monitoring while encouraging food, water, and time. Refusing on liability grounds or handing keys back on request defeats the safety purpose, and immediate ejection is unsafe.

Question 37Health & Safety

Which practice best supports a venue's obligation to serve minors no alcohol when a large private function is booked?

  1. Dimming the lights so ages are harder to judge
  2. Relying on the event organiser to police the guests
  3. Using a single entrance with staff checking ID and wristbands Correct answer.
  4. Serving drinks in unmarked cups

Explanation

A controlled entry point with documented ID and wristband checks gives staff a reliable way to verify age for every guest. Delegating the duty, reducing visibility, and disguising drinks all undermine the ability to prevent service to minors.

Question 38Health & Safety

A guest with an allergy is served a drink containing an undeclared ingredient and begins to wheeze. Which sequence of actions is most appropriate?

  1. Ask the guest to sign a waiver before any help is given
  2. Wait to see whether the symptoms settle on their own
  3. Move the guest outside and give them water
  4. Call emergency services, follow the venue's allergy protocol, and keep the drink for reference Correct answer.

Explanation

Wheezing after an allergen exposure is a medical emergency, so staff should call emergency services, follow the venue protocol, and preserve the drink to help identify the cause. Moving the guest, waiting, or seeking paperwork delays urgent care.

Question 39Health & Safety

A venue's security log shows a pattern of late-night altercations near one exit. Which change best addresses the underlying risk?

  1. Increasing lighting, staff presence, and camera coverage at that exit Correct answer.
  2. Closing the bar earlier without notifying guests
  3. Adding more drink specials after midnight
  4. Asking staff to avoid that exit entirely

Explanation

Improving lighting, visible staff presence, and surveillance at the problem location directly addresses the conditions that allow altercations to develop. Discounts would worsen the risk, and unannounced closures or avoidance leave the hazard unmanaged.

Question 40Health & Safety

A server is reviewing a new supplier's delivery of bottled beer. Which check best confirms the products are safe to sell to guests?

  1. Confirm the delivery arrived during the venue's quiet hours
  2. Confirm the bottles are stored in the cooler closest to the bar
  3. Confirm each bottle is within its best-before date and the seal is intact Correct answer.
  4. Confirm the labels match the brand names on the menu

Explanation

Serving safe beverages depends on verifying that products are within date and their packaging is undamaged, since expired or unsealed bottles may be contaminated or of poor quality. Checking dates and seals is a routine receiving control that protects guests and the venue's reputation.

Question 41Human Resources

Under serving-it-right style responsible beverage service rules, what is the primary legal purpose of mandatory server training?

  1. To increase the average size of customer bills
  2. To replace the need for a licensed manager on duty
  3. To teach staff how to mix new cocktails faster
  4. To reduce harm from intoxication and underage service Correct answer.

Explanation

Responsible-service training exists to protect the public by reducing intoxication-related harm, including service to minors and obviously intoxicated patrons. It supports legal duties that licensed establishments owe to guests and the community. Faster drink production or higher sales are commercial goals, not the legal purpose of the training.

Question 42Human Resources

A server is unsure whether a guest is old enough to drink. What is the standard responsible approach?

  1. Serve the drink and check identification later
  2. Ask another customer to guess the guest's age
  3. Refuse service until valid age identification is shown Correct answer.
  4. Serve only a small sample to test the guest

Explanation

When age is uncertain, the safe and lawful course is to withhold service until acceptable identification confirms the guest is of legal drinking age. Serving first and checking later defeats the purpose of the rule. Other customers cannot verify age, and a small sample is still an unlawful service to a possible minor.

Question 43Human Resources

Which document is generally considered acceptable primary identification for proof of legal drinking age?

  1. A handwritten note from a parent
  2. A current government-issued photo driver's licence Correct answer.
  3. A workplace name badge
  4. A library membership card

Explanation

Reliable age identification is normally a current, government-issued document bearing a photograph and date of birth, such as a driver's licence or passport. Cards without photos or official issuance cannot confirm identity or age. A parent's note and workplace badges are easily forged and prove nothing.

Question 44Human Resources

A guest shows a driver's licence that appears altered, with a different font on the birth date. What should the server do?

  1. Accept it because it is a licence
  2. Write the guest's name in a log and serve
  3. Refuse service and follow house policy for suspected fake ID Correct answer.
  4. Confiscate the card and call the police immediately

Explanation

Signs of tampering, such as mismatched fonts or peeling laminate, justify refusing service under the establishment's suspected-false-identification procedure. Staff should not seize personal property, which can create legal and safety problems. Logging the name does not make an unlawful sale acceptable.

Question 45Human Resources

What is the most reliable behavioural indicator that a guest may be approaching intoxication?

  1. The guest is sitting at a corner table
  2. The guest is ordering expensive drinks
  3. The guest is speaking more loudly and losing coordination Correct answer.
  4. The guest arrived alone

Explanation

Observable signs such as slurred or louder speech, impaired coordination, and slowed reactions are recognized indicators of increasing intoxication. Spending level, seating position, and arrival alone say nothing about impairment. Servers should track these behavioural cues continuously across the visit.

Question 46Human Resources

A guest who has had several drinks becomes argumentative and demands another round. What is the best immediate response?

  1. Quietly stop alcohol service and offer food and water Correct answer.
  2. Offer a free shot to improve the mood
  3. Ignore the request and hope the guest forgets
  4. Tell the guest to leave the premises at once

Explanation

When service should stop, staff should calmly and discreetly cut off alcohol while offering non-alcoholic alternatives and food, which slows absorption and reduces conflict. Adding alcohol worsens the situation. Abrupt ejection can escalate aggression, and ignoring the request leaves the guest unmanaged.

Question 47Human Resources

Which practice best supports a server's legal defence when refusing service to an intoxicated patron?

  1. Deleting the point-of-sale record to protect privacy
  2. Relying on memory and never writing anything down
  3. Asking coworkers to agree on a single story
  4. Recording the time, observations, and actions taken Correct answer.

Explanation

Contemporaneous documentation of observations, the time service stopped, and the alternatives offered demonstrates that the establishment acted reasonably. Memory alone fades and is easily challenged. Altering records or coordinating testimony undermines credibility and may create separate liability.

Question 48Human Resources

What is the main reason servers should pace service and offer water between alcoholic drinks?

  1. It reduces the rate of alcohol consumption and impairment Correct answer.
  2. It allows servers to avoid checking identification
  3. It increases the total number of drinks sold
  4. It is required by liquor manufacturers

Explanation

Pacing drinks and interspersing water slows the rate at which alcohol is consumed, lowering blood alcohol concentration and impairment. The aim is harm reduction, not higher sales. Pacing has no connection to manufacturer requirements and does not remove the duty to check age.

Question 49Human Resources

An underage guest is served because a colleague accepted a borrowed ID. Who may face consequences under liquor law?

  1. The server, the supervisor, and the licensed establishment Correct answer.
  2. Only the door staff who checked the door
  3. Only the guest who borrowed the ID
  4. No one, because the ID looked genuine

Explanation

Liquor authorities can hold the individual server, the supervising manager, and the licence holder accountable for a sale to a minor. The establishment bears a duty to train and supervise staff properly. Blaming only the guest or the door does not remove the licensee's responsibility.

Question 50Human Resources

Which group is generally at highest risk of alcohol-related harm and therefore deserves extra server caution?

  1. Guests who arrive in large groups
  2. Guests who are pregnant or taking medication Correct answer.
  3. Guests who order premium brands
  4. Guests who tip generously

Explanation

Pregnant guests and those using medication that interacts with alcohol face elevated health risks, so servers should apply extra care and support non-alcoholic choices. Brand preference, tipping, and group size do not themselves indicate medical vulnerability. Recognizing these risks is part of a duty of care.