SmartServe Ontario Practice Exam

What volume represents a standard drink of wine?

1. 12 oz (341 mL) with 5% alcohol

2. 5 oz (142 mL) with 12% alcohol

3. 1.5 oz (43 mL) with 40% alcohol

4. 10 oz (284 mL) with 10% alcohol

The correct answer is: 5 oz (142 mL) with 12% alcohol

The volume that represents a standard drink of wine is 5 oz (142 mL) with 12% alcohol. This measurement is based on the typical alcohol content of wine, which generally hovers around that percentage. A standard drink is defined in a way that allows for consistent calculations of alcohol consumption across different types of beverages. Wine typically has a higher alcohol content than beer and lower than spirits, making this 5 oz serving appropriate for maintaining the concept of a standard drink. Other options do not align with the conventional definition: 12 oz is more representative of beer servings, while 1.5 oz pertains specifically to distilled spirits. The 10 oz volume with 10% alcohol also exceeds the standard drink measurement guidance for wine. Thus, the 5 oz serving at 12% alcohol represents a standard drink accurately.