Cicerone Certified Beer Server Practice Exam

Which of the following are key elements of draft systems?

1. Keg, coupler, FOB system, faucet

2. Keg, bottle, tap, ice bath

3. Cask, spigot, hose, cooler

4. Grain, hops, yeast, water

The correct answer is: Keg, coupler, FOB system, faucet

The key elements of draft systems are represented by the components listed in the correct choice. A draft system primarily includes the keg, which stores the beer; the coupler, a device that connects the keg to the draft line and allows the beer to flow; the FOB (Foam on Beer) system, which helps manage foam and maintain consistent beer quality; and the faucet, from which the beer is ultimately dispensed to the consumer. Other options do not align with the elements specifically involved in a draft beer system. For instance, the second choice includes bottle and ice bath, which are more relevant to packaging and serving bottled beer rather than a draft system. The third option mentions cask and spigot, which pertain to cask ale systems rather than conventional draft systems. Lastly, the fourth option lists ingredients used in beer production, which are fundamental to brewing but not elements of a draft system itself. Focusing on the components that aid in the dispensing and management of draft beer makes the first option the most accurate representation of draft system elements.