SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR ACTUAL EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 FULL QUESTION SET WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
⫸ What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests?
Answer: 50/15 and 25/25 test
⫸ What does DAD stand for ? Answer: Data acquisition device
⫸ Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the
air quality.. what are they ? Answer: Enhanced, Basic, and Change of
Ownership
⫸ Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? Answer:
Enhanced areas ( these areas do not meet federal or state air quality
standards for ozone and carbon monoxide)
⫸ If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't match the registration documents
what should the inspector do? Answer: Use the VIN on the vehicle to
inform the customer that it doesn't match the registration document.
DMV will not accept the test results
⫸ If VIN and plate entries are correct and communication failure
continues what should the tech do? How do you proceed? Answer:
Complete the inspection as promoted by the EIS.
,⫸ The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ?
Answer: Part manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the
applicable vehicles for which it can be ínstalled
⫸ What are Grey Market Vehicles? Answer: Vehicles that were
manufacturered for sale outside the u.s and imported into the US
⫸ In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first? Answer: 2500
RPM run for 30 seconds
⫸ vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe
test ?? Answer: Two speed idle
⫸ On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to
ask for what to input into the system ? Answer: BAR FILE # (thereby
preventing a certificate of compliance from being issues) N/A
⫸ What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from
1975-1999 ? Answer: All of them (Crankcase emission controls, TAC,
EVAP, EGR, computers, sensors, switches, visible smoke, liquid fuel
leaks, ignition spark controls,
, ⫸ Star Station certification allows test and repair stations to..? Answer:
Issue certificates to gross polluters, perform repairs, perform initial
inspection, issue certificates to directed vehicles
⫸ What are directed vehicles? Answer: Bar directs a portion of the
enhanced area fleet to star certified stations for certification
⫸ Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2) Answer: ASM or two
speed idle
⫸ Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ?
(2) Answer: Certification type and emission control requirements
⫸ If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may
either be ___ or ___. Answer: Idled or driven normally as necessary to
achieve normal operating temperature
⫸ Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for
visible smoke? Answer: Gasoline and Diesel
⫸ What is the BAR snap test ? Answer: Quickly push and release the
accelerator pedal from idle position to between 2,000- 3,000 RPM then
immediately allow the engine to return to idle.
SCRIPT 2026 FULL QUESTION SET WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
⫸ What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests?
Answer: 50/15 and 25/25 test
⫸ What does DAD stand for ? Answer: Data acquisition device
⫸ Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the
air quality.. what are they ? Answer: Enhanced, Basic, and Change of
Ownership
⫸ Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? Answer:
Enhanced areas ( these areas do not meet federal or state air quality
standards for ozone and carbon monoxide)
⫸ If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't match the registration documents
what should the inspector do? Answer: Use the VIN on the vehicle to
inform the customer that it doesn't match the registration document.
DMV will not accept the test results
⫸ If VIN and plate entries are correct and communication failure
continues what should the tech do? How do you proceed? Answer:
Complete the inspection as promoted by the EIS.
,⫸ The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ?
Answer: Part manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the
applicable vehicles for which it can be ínstalled
⫸ What are Grey Market Vehicles? Answer: Vehicles that were
manufacturered for sale outside the u.s and imported into the US
⫸ In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first? Answer: 2500
RPM run for 30 seconds
⫸ vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe
test ?? Answer: Two speed idle
⫸ On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to
ask for what to input into the system ? Answer: BAR FILE # (thereby
preventing a certificate of compliance from being issues) N/A
⫸ What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from
1975-1999 ? Answer: All of them (Crankcase emission controls, TAC,
EVAP, EGR, computers, sensors, switches, visible smoke, liquid fuel
leaks, ignition spark controls,
, ⫸ Star Station certification allows test and repair stations to..? Answer:
Issue certificates to gross polluters, perform repairs, perform initial
inspection, issue certificates to directed vehicles
⫸ What are directed vehicles? Answer: Bar directs a portion of the
enhanced area fleet to star certified stations for certification
⫸ Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2) Answer: ASM or two
speed idle
⫸ Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ?
(2) Answer: Certification type and emission control requirements
⫸ If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may
either be ___ or ___. Answer: Idled or driven normally as necessary to
achieve normal operating temperature
⫸ Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for
visible smoke? Answer: Gasoline and Diesel
⫸ What is the BAR snap test ? Answer: Quickly push and release the
accelerator pedal from idle position to between 2,000- 3,000 RPM then
immediately allow the engine to return to idle.
