Question 1

Automated drink dispensers and bottle-top measuring devices best achieve desired goals without offending customers when used at:

Accepted Answer

A)  service bars 
B)  front bars 
C)  special purpose bars. 
A)  service bars 
B)  front bars 
C)  special purpose bars. A

Question 2

A liter bottle of pouring scotch costs $10.14, and an 8 ounce bottle of soda costs $.24. A customer ordering scotch and soda is given 1 ounce of scotch, and 5 ounces of soda. The standard cost of this drink is:

Accepted Answer

A)  $.54 
B)  $.47 
C)  $.45. 
A)  $.54 
B)  $.47 
C)  $.45. C

Question 3

The cost of the liquor in a certain drink is $.24 per ounce, and the cost of the mixer is $.04. The drink contains 2 ounces of liquor and 6 ounces of mixer, and the desired cost-to-sales ratio for the drink is 20%. What is the standard selling price for the drink?

Accepted Answer

A)  $1.40 
B)  $3.60 
C)  $4.20. 
A)  $1.40 
B)  $3.60 
C)  $4.20. B

Question 4

Two liters of gin equals 64 ounces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A straight drink contains a single alcoholic beverage and may contain a mixer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Scotch and soda is an example of a mixed drink.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Of the following, the most accurate device for standardizing beverage portion sizes is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  jigger 
B)  shot glass 
C)  automated dispenser. 
A)  jigger 
B)  shot glass 
C)  automated dispenser.

Question 8

The use of standard glassware is an aid to portion control in beverage operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The management of a nearby restaurants wants to feature a new cocktail called a Martian Landing. It will sell for $2.50. The desired cost-to-sales ratio for the drink is 20%. How much should the ingredients cost?

Accepted Answer

A)  $.125 
B)  $.50 
C)  $1.25. 
A)  $.125 
B)  $.50 
C)  $1.25.

Question 10

The cost of the liquor in a certain drink is $.20 per ounce, and the cost of the mixer is $.05. If the drink contains 1.5 ounces of liquor and 7 ounces of mixer, the standard cost of the drink is:

Accepted Answer

A)  $.30 
B)  $.55 
C)  $.65. 
A)  $.30 
B)  $.55 
C)  $.65.

Question 11

The drink known as gin and tonic is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  straight drink 
B)  straight drink with mixer 
C)  cocktail. 
A)  straight drink 
B)  straight drink with mixer 
C)  cocktail.

Question 12

The drink known as a martini is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  straight drink 
B)  straight drink with mixer 
C)  cocktail. 
A)  straight drink 
B)  straight drink with mixer 
C)  cocktail.

Question 13

A cocktail is defined as a drink containing one alcoholic beverage and one mixer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A standard drink recipe is one that has been approved for bar use by the Alcoholic Beverage Commission in a given state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The number of drinks in a bottle equals the quantity in the bottle divided by the standard quantity for each drink.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A mixer is defined as any container in which drinks are stirred, shaken, or blended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Free pouring is the most accurate method for measuring ingredients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A standard bar recipe is one which has been so designated by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  management of a given bar 
B)  Alcoholic Beverage Commission 
C)  American Bar Association. 
A)  management of a given bar 
B)  Alcoholic Beverage Commission 
C)  American Bar Association.

Question 19

A jigger is a measuring device used to ensure the accuracy of alcoholic ingredients used in drink production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Shot glasses and other measuring devices are used as aids to:

Accepted Answer

A)  quality control 
B)  quantity control 
C)  price control. 
A)  quality control 
B)  quantity control 
C)  price control.

Exam 15: Beverage Production Control

Automated drink dispensers and bottle-top measuring devices best achieve desired goals without offending customers when used at:

A liter bottle of pouring scotch costs $10.14, and an 8 ounce bottle of soda costs $.24. A customer ordering scotch and soda is given 1 ounce of scotch, and 5 ounces of soda. The standard cost of this drink is:

The cost of the liquor in a certain drink is $.24 per ounce, and the cost of the mixer is $.04. The drink contains 2 ounces of liquor and 6 ounces of mixer, and the desired cost-to-sales ratio for the drink is 20%. What is the standard selling price for the drink?

Two liters of gin equals 64 ounces.

A straight drink contains a single alcoholic beverage and may contain a mixer.

Scotch and soda is an example of a mixed drink.

Of the following, the most accurate device for standardizing beverage portion sizes is the:

The use of standard glassware is an aid to portion control in beverage operations.

The management of a nearby restaurants wants to feature a new cocktail called a Martian Landing. It will sell for $2.50. The desired cost-to-sales ratio for the drink is 20%. How much should the ingredients cost?

The cost of the liquor in a certain drink is $.20 per ounce, and the cost of the mixer is $.05. If the drink contains 1.5 ounces of liquor and 7 ounces of mixer, the standard cost of the drink is:

The drink known as gin and tonic is an example of a:

The drink known as a martini is an example of a:

A cocktail is defined as a drink containing one alcoholic beverage and one mixer.

A standard drink recipe is one that has been approved for bar use by the Alcoholic Beverage Commission in a given state.

The number of drinks in a bottle equals the quantity in the bottle divided by the standard quantity for each drink.

A mixer is defined as any container in which drinks are stirred, shaken, or blended.

Free pouring is the most accurate method for measuring ingredients.

A standard bar recipe is one which has been so designated by the:

A jigger is a measuring device used to ensure the accuracy of alcoholic ingredients used in drink production.

Shot glasses and other measuring devices are used as aids to:

Cost and Sales Concepts

The Control Process

Costvolumeprofit Relationships

Food Purchasing and Receiving Control

Food Storing and Issuing Control

Food Production Control I: Portions

Food Production Control II: Quantities

Monitoring Foodservice Operations I: Monthly Inventory and Monthly Food Cost

Monitoring Foodservice Operations II: Daily Food Cost

Monitoring Foodservice Operations III: Actual Versus Standard Food Costs

Menu Engineering and Analysis

Controlling Food Sales

Beverage Purchasing Control

Beverage Receiving, Storing, and Issuing Control

Monitoring Beverage Operations

Beverage Sales Control

Labor Cost Considerations

Establishing Performance Standards

Training Staff

Monitoring Performance and Taking Corrective Action

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