Smog Check Inspector Exam CA || Exam
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What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?) -CORRECTANSWER 2500 rpm and
Idle
What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests? -CORRECTANSWER
50/15 and 25/25 test
What does DAD stand for ? -CORRECTANSWER Data acquisition device
Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air quality.. what
are they ? -CORRECTANSWER Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? -CORRECTANSWER
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? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER Complete the inspection as
promoted by the EIS.
The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ? -CORRECTANSWER Part
manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable vehicles for
which it can be ínstalled
What are Grey Market Vehicles? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 2500
RPM run for 30 seconds
vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test ?? -
CORRECTANSWER Two speed idle
On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to ask for what to input
into the system ? -CORRECTANSWER 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 ? -
CORRECTANSWER 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..? -CORRECTANSWER Issue
certificates to gross polluters, perform repairs, perform initial inspection, issue
certificates to directed vehicles
What are directed vehicles? -CORRECTANSWER Bar directs a portion of the
enhanced area fleet to star certified stations for certification
Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2) -CORRECTANSWER ASM or two speed idle
Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ? (2) -
CORRECTANSWER Certification type and emission control requirements
If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may either be ___ or
___. -CORRECTANSWER Idled or driven normally as necessary to achieve normal
operating temperature
Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for visible smoke? -
CORRECTANSWER Gasoline and Diesel
Questions and Answers (Verified
Answers) ||ACTUAL EXAM 2026 TEST!!
Graded A+ | BRAND NEW!!
What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?) -CORRECTANSWER 2500 rpm and
Idle
What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests? -CORRECTANSWER
50/15 and 25/25 test
What does DAD stand for ? -CORRECTANSWER Data acquisition device
Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air quality.. what
are they ? -CORRECTANSWER Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? -CORRECTANSWER
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? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER Complete the inspection as
promoted by the EIS.
The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ? -CORRECTANSWER Part
manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable vehicles for
which it can be ínstalled
What are Grey Market Vehicles? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 2500
RPM run for 30 seconds
vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test ?? -
CORRECTANSWER Two speed idle
On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to ask for what to input
into the system ? -CORRECTANSWER 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 ? -
CORRECTANSWER 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..? -CORRECTANSWER Issue
certificates to gross polluters, perform repairs, perform initial inspection, issue
certificates to directed vehicles
What are directed vehicles? -CORRECTANSWER Bar directs a portion of the
enhanced area fleet to star certified stations for certification
Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2) -CORRECTANSWER ASM or two speed idle
Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ? (2) -
CORRECTANSWER Certification type and emission control requirements
If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may either be ___ or
___. -CORRECTANSWER Idled or driven normally as necessary to achieve normal
operating temperature
Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for visible smoke? -
CORRECTANSWER Gasoline and Diesel
