Sales Training Answers: Dollar General Alcohol

"Which of the following is NOT a valid form of identification for alcohol purchase?"

Correct Answer: D) A photo of a driver’s license on a smartphone

Explanation: Dollar General’s policy strictly requires a physical, government-issued ID. Digital copies, photos, or screenshots are not accepted, even if they look real. The only exception is in states that have legalized digital ID via a state app (e.g., Louisiana’s LA Wallet), but the training defaults to physical ID unless otherwise stated.

While exact answers vary, the concepts remain consistent. Here is how to analyze common training scenarios: dollar general alcohol sales training answers

Scenario A: The Birthday

Scenario B: The Expired License

Scenario C: The Uncertain ID

Correct Answer: You must politely refuse the sale. You cannot pass the responsibility to a manager unless the manager also agrees to refuse. The transaction stops immediately.

This is where employees struggle the most. You are not a police officer, but you are responsible for cutting off service. The training exam asks questions about physical and behavioral signs.

"A customer appears to be in their 30s but does not have an ID. Their 60-year-old parent is with them and offers to buy the alcohol. Can you complete the sale?" "Which of the following is NOT a valid

Correct Answer: C) No, because you cannot sell alcohol to anyone for someone who is underage or lacks ID

Explanation: This tests the concept of “proxy purchase” or “third-party sale.” If you have reason to believe the alcohol is for the person without ID, you must refuse the sale. Dollar General’s policy is clear: the person paying and the person consuming must both be of legal age, and the buyer must present their own valid ID.

Correct Answer: A straw purchase. The adult is the “straw buyer.” The correct action is to politely ask, “Is this alcohol for the person waiting outside?” If yes, refuse the sale. Correct Answer: D) A photo of a driver’s