What’s Your Alcohol IQ? Quiz
Do you know enough about alcohol and its effects to make informed decisions? Take this quiz to find out!
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C - you scored between 70% and 80%. You’ve got an OK grasp on the facts of alcohol consumption but you should definitely take some time to brush up on the basics. Review our fact sheets to get started!
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B - you scored between 80 and 90%. You’ve got a pretty good grasp on the facts of alcohol consumption but you should take some time to brush up on the basics. Review our fact sheets to get started!
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A – you scored more than 90%! You’re well-versed in the basics of alcohol consumption. To learn even more about drinking (with or without diabetes!) check out our fact sheets!
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You scored less than 70%. You really need to brush up on the basics of alcohol consumption. Review our fact sheets to get started!
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Question 1 of 12
1. Question
What is the legal B.A.C. for drivers under 21 years old?
CorrectCorrect. It is illegal for persons under 21 to consume any alcohol and it is illegal for them to drive under the influence. However, for persons 21 and older the legal limit is 0.08.
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IncorrectIncorrect. It is illegal for persons under 21 to consume any alcohol and drive under the influence. However, for persons 21 and older the legal limit is 0.08.
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Question 2 of 12
2. Question
Generally speaking, how long does it take the body to process an ounce of alcohol?
CorrectCorrect. Generally speaking, it takes the body about 60 minutes to process a single ounce of alcohol.
IncorrectIncorrect. Generally speaking, it takes the body about 60 minutes to process a single ounce of alcohol.
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Question 3 of 12
3. Question
On average, underage drinkers consume more drinks per occasion than adult drinkers.
CorrectCorrect. While more than half of the alcohol consumed by adults in the United States is in the form of binge drinks, 90% of the alcohol consumed by minors is in the form of binge drinks.
IncorrectIncorrect. While more than half of the alcohol consumed by adults in the United States is in the form of binge drinks, 90% of the alcohol consumed by minors is in the form of binge drinks.
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Question 4 of 12
4. Question
Which of the following health problems are associated with binge drinking? Select all that apply.
CorrectCorrect. Alcohol poisoning, liver disease, neurological damage, unintentional injuries (e.g., car crashes, falls, burns, drowning), and high blood pressure, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases are all health problems associated with binge drinking.
IncorrectIncorrect. Alcohol poisoning, liver disease, neurological damage, unintentional injuries (e.g., car crashes, falls, burns, drowning), and high blood pressure, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases are all health problems associated with binge drinking.
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Question 5 of 12
5. Question
What does the acronym B.A.C. stand for?
CorrectCorrect. B.A.C. stands for Blood Alcohol Concentration.
IncorrectIncorrect. B.A.C. stands for Blood Alcohol Concentration.
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Question 6 of 12
6. Question
Which of the following can sober up someone who has been drinking? Select all that apply.
CorrectCorrect. The only way to sober up is to wait for the body to process alcohol, nothing speeds up the body’s ability to process alcohol.
IncorrectIncorrect. The only way to sober up is time, nothing speeds up the body’s ability to process alcohol.
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Question 7 of 12
7. Question
There is no difference in the way men and women respond to alcohol.
CorrectCorrect. Women respond more quickly to alcohol due to their smaller body size and body fat distribution, a decreased amount of alcohol metabolizing enzyme, and due to increased hormonal changes.
IncorrectIncorrect. Women respond more quickly to alcohol due to their smaller body size and body fat distribution, a decreased amount of alcohol metabolizing enzyme, and due to increased hormonal changes.
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Question 8 of 12
8. Question
If a friend is intoxicated and semiconscious, you should encourage them to vomit.
CorrectCorrect. Encouraging the semiconscious person to vomit could cause choking and/or aspiration.
IncorrectIncorrect. Encouraging the semiconscious person to vomit could cause choking and/or aspiration.
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Question 9 of 12
9. Question
Which of the following slow down the effects of alcohol? Select all that apply.
CorrectCorrect. Drinking more slowly, eating before drinking, and snacking while drinking all help slow down the effects of alcohol. Alternating between beer and hard liquor does not.
IncorrectIncorrect. Drinking more slowly, eating before drinking, and snacking while drinking all help slow down the effects of alcohol. Alternating between beer and hard liquor does not.
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Question 10 of 12
10. Question
Binge drinking is defined as consuming more than __ per occasion for men and __ for women.
CorrectCorrect. Binge drinking is defined as consuming more than 5 drinks per occasion for men and more than 4 drinks per occasion for women.
IncorrectIncorrect. Binge drinking is defined as consuming more than 5 drinks per occasion for men and more than 4 drinks per occasion for women.
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Question 11 of 12
11. Question
Beer and wine are safer to drink than liquor.
CorrectCorrect. A drink is a drink. It matters how much alcohol you consume, not what kind.
IncorrectIncorrect. A drink is a drink. It matters how much alcohol you consume, not what kind.
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Question 12 of 12
12. Question
Heavy drinking is defined as consuming an average of more than two drinks per day for men and more than one drink per day for women.
CorrectCorrect. Heavy drinking is defined as consuming an average of more than two drinks per day for men and more than one drink per day for women.
IncorrectIncorrect. Heavy drinking is defined as consuming an average of more than two drinks per day for men and more than one drink per day for women.
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