Training for Intervention ProcedureS (TIPS) Certification Practice Exam

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How many ounces of beer typically contain 1/2 oz of pure alcohol?

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4 oz

The correct answer is: 4 oz

To determine how many ounces of beer typically contain 1/2 ounce of pure alcohol, it’s essential to understand the relationship between the alcohol by volume (ABV) percentage of beer and the amount of pure alcohol it contains. Most beers have an alcohol by volume of around 4% to 6%. Let’s consider a standard beer with approximately 5% ABV. To find out how much beer contains 1/2 ounce of pure alcohol, you can use the following calculation: 1. Calculate the pure alcohol in ounces: For a beer with 5% ABV, that means 5% of the total volume of the beer is pure alcohol. To find the volume of beer that contains 1/2 ounce of alcohol (which equals 0.5 oz), you can set up a ratio: 0.05 (alcohol fraction) = 0.5 oz (pure alcohol) / Total volume (in oz) Rearranging gives: Total volume = 0.5 oz / 0.05 = 10 oz However, if you examine the choices provided, the option of 4 ounces reflects the alcohol content of certain lower ABV beers. For example, a beer with 12% AB