California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Certification Practice Exam

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Master the California ABC Certification Exam with our comprehensive practice guide. Tailored to help bartenders and servers excel, this quiz offers key insights into responsible alcohol service, ensuring success on your first try.

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What could lead to an increased penalty for a licensee?

  1. Prior disciplinary history

  2. Interest in community service

  3. Premium quality of served alcohol

  4. Low crime area location

The correct answer is: Prior disciplinary history

Having a prior disciplinary history could lead to an increased penalty for a licensee. This is because past misconduct or violations may indicate a pattern of irresponsible or negligent behavior, making the licensee a higher risk for future violations. Option B and D, interest in community service and low crime area location, do not directly affect the actions of the licensee and would not have an impact on potential penalties. Additionally, option C, premium quality of served alcohol, may actually have a positive effect on a licensee's reputation and would not typically result in an increased penalty.