MT Alcohol Server study plan

Map the full RASS domain into a personal outline covering age verification, signs of intoxication, intervention, refusal, and documentation, and label each area strong, shaky, or unknown

Define the legal drinking age rules and acceptable forms of ID for Montana establishments, and list at least five red flags of a fake or altered ID

Explain the difference between a vertical and horizontal driver license and why orientation matters for age checks

Practice three age-verification scripts out loud, including how to handle a customer who presents no ID

Describe the physical and behavioral signs of intoxication across at least four body systems, including speech, motor control, coordination, and judgment

Distinguish between impairment from alcohol and impairment from other substances or medical conditions, and note when to escalate to a manager or emergency help

Calculate approximate standard drink equivalents for beer, wine, and spirits using the 0.6 fluid ounce of pure alcohol rule

Identify the factors that change a person's blood alcohol concentration, including weight, time, food, and rate of consumption

List the situations in which a server must refuse service and rank them by legal risk

Write and rehearse a refusal script that is calm, firm, and non-accusatory

Explain how to offer safe alternatives such as water, food, or a ride, and how to involve a manager without escalating the customer

Describe how to handle a customer who is already intoxicated when they arrive

Explain the liability concepts that apply to servers, including dram shop liability, civil liability, and criminal penalties for serving a visibly intoxicated person or a minor

Identify who can be held responsible and what records or testimony matter after an incident

Summarize the consequences of overserving for the establishment's license and for the individual server

Review the week 1 outline and update every rating based on new knowledge

Describe the required actions when a minor attempts to purchase alcohol, including confiscation procedures and refusal

Explain how to check ID for delivery, curbside, or third-party sales if applicable

List the documentation a server should complete after a refusal or incident and why timing matters

Identify common mistakes that create liability, such as serving without checking ID or ignoring visible signs

Build a set of at least twenty practice questions covering age verification, intoxication signs, refusal, and liability, and answer them without notes

Review every missed question and write a one-sentence correction for each

Explain the difference between a policy violation and a legal violation in at least three examples

Practice a timed set of scenarios to build speed and consistency

Walk through five realistic scenarios end to end, from greeting to resolution, and write the correct action at each step

Identify gaps in your week 1 outline and fill them with specific notes

Rehearse the refusal and escalation scripts again with a partner or by recording yourself

Review standard-drink math and intoxication signs one more time

Take a full-length practice exam under timed conditions and score it

Review every missed item and confirm the underlying rule before moving on

Recite the key legal rules, refusal steps, and documentation requirements from memory

Rest and review lightly the day before the exam instead of cramming new material