Question

when carding a patron to determine if they are of age which of the following statements are correct? (select all that apply)

• examine and inspect the photo image and compare it against the person you are carding
• compare key characteristics such as height and eye color with the person you are carding
• avoid handling or taking possession of the id, but have the patron hold it up to a well - lit area for inspection so that you can examine it.
• always have the patron hand over the id so that you can feel it to see if it is too thick or too thin, or has any inconsistencies such as bumps, ragged edges or glue lines
• ask questions to determine if the person in front of you is the person on the id, such as birthdate, zip code of their address or zodiac sign of the month that they were born
• a person lacking id who is of questionable age, may have friends who are accompanying them vouch for that person’s age so long as the others have valid ids

Explanation:

• Verifying the ID photo matches the patron is a core part of age checking to confirm identity.
• Comparing key physical traits like height and eye color helps confirm the ID belongs to the patron.
• Having the patron hold the ID in well-lit area avoids tampering risks while allowing proper inspection.
• Physically examining the ID's texture and condition checks for signs of forgery.
• Asking verifying questions (birthdate, address details) confirms the patron knows the ID's information, proving ownership.
• Friends cannot legally vouch for someone's age; valid government-issued ID is required.

Answer:

• Examine and inspect the photo image and compare it against the person you are carding
• Compare key characteristics such as height and eye color with the person you are carding
• Avoid handling or taking possession of the ID, but have the patron hold it up to a well-lit area for inspection so that you can examine it
• Always have the patron hand over the ID so that you can feel it to see if it is too thick or too thin, or has any inconsistencies such as bumps, ragged edges or glue lines
• Ask questions to determine if the person in front of you is the person on the ID, such as birthdate, zip code of their address or zodiac sign of the month that they were born