Washington MAST (Mandatory Alcohol Server Training) Practice Exam

What are the characteristics of a standard drink?

1. 8 ounces of beer, 4 ounces of wine, or 2 ounces of distilled spirits

2. 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits

3. 16 ounces of beer, 6 ounces of wine, or 3 ounces of distilled spirits

4. 10 ounces of beer, 7 ounces of wine, or 1 ounce of distilled spirits

The correct answer is: 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits

The correct answer identifies the standard measurements for a standard drink, which are commonly accepted definitions used for alcohol consumption. A standard drink is typically defined as containing approximately 14 grams of pure alcohol, which can be found in various types of alcoholic beverages in specific volumes. For beer, the standard measurement is 12 ounces, which represents a typical serving size for many beers. For wine, a standard drink is 5 ounces, recognizing that this is the average serving for many wine glasses. Distilled spirits, often served in jigger amounts, are measured at 1.5 ounces, making it a common single serving for spirits like whiskey, vodka, or rum. These measurements help individuals gauge their alcohol intake and understand the impacts of consuming different forms of alcohol, which is essential for responsible drinking practices and applicable in the context of alcohol server training.