California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Certification Practice Exam

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What are ABC Agents authorized to do?

  1. Issue alcoholic beverage licenses

  2. Investigate and make arrests for violations of alcoholic beverage laws

  3. Provide legal advice on alcoholic beverage production

  4. Teach responsible beverage service courses

The correct answer is: Investigate and make arrests for violations of alcoholic beverage laws

ABC Agents are not authorized to issue alcoholic beverage licenses, as that is done by a separate department or entity. They are also not responsible for providing legal advice on alcoholic beverage production, which is typically handled by attorneys or government agencies. Additionally, they are not tasked with teaching responsible beverage service courses, which is usually done by private companies or organizations. While they may assist with these tasks in some instances, their main role is to investigate and make arrests for violations of alcoholic beverage laws. This involves monitoring licensees and enforcing compliance with state laws and regulations related to alcohol sales and consumption. Therefore, the answer is B.