Utah Special Function Officer (SFO) Practice Exam

What defines liquor according to the provided definition?

1. Contains 2% alcohol

2. A liquid that is drinkable with at least 0.5% alcohol

3. Only contains distilled spirits

4. Can be a solid form of alcohol

The correct answer is: A liquid that is drinkable with at least 0.5% alcohol

The definition of liquor encompasses any liquid that is suitable for consumption and has at least 0.5% alcohol by volume. This means that even products with a relatively low alcohol content, as long as they meet or exceed the 0.5% threshold, can be classified as liquor. This broad classification is important because it includes a variety of alcoholic beverages that might not be considered 'hard liquor' but still possess alcoholic content and, therefore, fall under regulations concerning their sale and distribution. In contrast, defining liquor solely as containing a certain percentage like 2% does not cover the wide range of beverages consumed, including many beers and wines. Similarly, limiting the definition to only distilled spirits would exclude other types of alcoholic beverages such as wines and beers, which are also significant in the context of liquor. Finally, categorizing liquor as a solid form of alcohol is inaccurate, as liquor is, by definition, a liquid. Hence, the correct answer provides a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes liquor within the defined parameters.