California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Certification Practice Exam

When is a person considered intoxicated?

1. After consuming three standard drinks

2. When their BAC reaches 0.08%

3. When they can no longer walk straight

4. When their physical and/or mental control is markedly diminished

The correct answer is: When their physical and/or mental control is markedly diminished

A person is considered intoxicated when their physical and/or mental control is noticeably impaired. Simply consuming three standard drinks may not result in intoxication for every individual, as factors such as weight, gender, and tolerance all play a role. Additionally, being unable to walk straight may be a sign of impairment, but it is not the only indicator of intoxication. BAC levels can also vary depending on the individual, so it is not a definitive measure of intoxication. The most accurate measure of intoxication is when there is a noticeable decline in physical and/or mental control.