SMOG QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT RATED A+
1. Reporting Change of Employment
Q: How long does a licensed Smog Check technician have to inform the BAR
in writing of a change of employment? A: 14 days.
Correction: While your prompt suggested 60 days, California regulations
(Title 16, CCR § 3340.30) specifically require you to notify the Bureau of
Automotive Repair (BAR) in writing within two weeks (14 days) of any
change in employment.
2. Loaded-Mode Inspection Areas
Q: Which of the following areas in CA does not require ASM loaded-mode
inspections? A: Basic and change of ownership areas.
Clarification: ASM (Acceleration Simulation Mode) testing is specifically
utilized in Enhanced and Partially-Enhanced areas to ensure vehicles meet
stricter emissions standards. In Basic and Change of Ownership areas, the
Two-Speed Idle (TSI) test is typically used.
3. Calibration Gases
Q: Technician A states that calibration gases must be BAR approved. Tech B
states that calibration gases have an expiration date. Who is correct? A: Both
are correct.
BAR Approval: Yes, gases used for the BAR-97 EIS must be sourced from
a BAR-certified gas blender to ensure they meet the precise concentrations
required for system accuracy.
Expiration Date: Yes, calibration gases absolutely have an expiration date
(shelf life). Over time, chemical reactions within the cylinder or the seepage
of moisture and contaminants can alter the gas concentration, making it unfit
for accurate calibration. You must never use expired gas to calibrate your
equipment.
How often must you calibrate the BAR 97 EIS? -ANSWER ✔✔Every 72 hours
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT RATED A+
1. Reporting Change of Employment
Q: How long does a licensed Smog Check technician have to inform the BAR
in writing of a change of employment? A: 14 days.
Correction: While your prompt suggested 60 days, California regulations
(Title 16, CCR § 3340.30) specifically require you to notify the Bureau of
Automotive Repair (BAR) in writing within two weeks (14 days) of any
change in employment.
2. Loaded-Mode Inspection Areas
Q: Which of the following areas in CA does not require ASM loaded-mode
inspections? A: Basic and change of ownership areas.
Clarification: ASM (Acceleration Simulation Mode) testing is specifically
utilized in Enhanced and Partially-Enhanced areas to ensure vehicles meet
stricter emissions standards. In Basic and Change of Ownership areas, the
Two-Speed Idle (TSI) test is typically used.
3. Calibration Gases
Q: Technician A states that calibration gases must be BAR approved. Tech B
states that calibration gases have an expiration date. Who is correct? A: Both
are correct.
BAR Approval: Yes, gases used for the BAR-97 EIS must be sourced from
a BAR-certified gas blender to ensure they meet the precise concentrations
required for system accuracy.
Expiration Date: Yes, calibration gases absolutely have an expiration date
(shelf life). Over time, chemical reactions within the cylinder or the seepage
of moisture and contaminants can alter the gas concentration, making it unfit
for accurate calibration. You must never use expired gas to calibrate your
equipment.
How often must you calibrate the BAR 97 EIS? -ANSWER ✔✔Every 72 hours
