Rules and regulations smog program
test questions and answers45
A Smog Inspection Technician must perform an EGR functional test on vehicle that are? -
ANSWERS-1976 - 1995 All-Wheel Drive Vehicles
How do you proceed when you observed Smoke on the first snap of a Gasoline Fueled Vehicle? -
ANSWERS-Pass Vehicle, 1st snap does not count
Which of the following vehicles are subject to the EGR Functional Test (assuming the vehicle is
equipped with EGR) - ANSWERS-1984 Dodge truck undergoing a Two-Speed Idle Test
The Smog Check program applies to all vehicles powered by: - ANSWERS-Propane / Natural Gas
Technician A says "The EIS will not print out Smog Certificates." Technician B says the vehicle
inspection report can be used to show that a smog inspection was done. Who is correct? -
ANSWERS-Both
Gross polluter" vehicles: - ANSWERS-are those vehicles that the EIS has found exceed at least
one of the gross polluter standards
Gross polluters are - ANSWERS-restricted to certification from a STAR certified Test-Only station,
a STAR certified Test and Repair station, or BAR Referee station.
Concerning "gross polluter" vehicles: - ANSWERS-they can qualify for a Repair Cost Waiver
The EIS communicates information to _______ using ______ - ANSWERS-the VID, the internet
,Electronic Transmission (ET) of smog certificates usually requires how many connections to the
VID during a Smog Check inspection: - ANSWERS-two connections to the VID
A bar code reader is used to: - ANSWERS-B scan the technician badge license
B: scan the DMV registration renewal notice
C: Is a component of the EIS
A "repair cost waiver": - ANSWERS-allows the vehicle to be reregistered if a minimum of
$650.00 has been spent on smog repairs at a smog shop
Technician A says a repair cost waiver can only be issued by a Referee Center. Technician B says
repair cost waiver can be used again if the consumer does not have the money to repair their
vehicle. Who is right? - ANSWERS-Technician A
The Consumer Assistance Program allows the consumer to not have to get a Smog Certificate
for up to: - ANSWERS-two years
A smog technician license is valid for approximately two years and expires: - ANSWERS-during
the birth month, at the end of the month
The smog machine may be modified in only the following ways: - ANSWERS-Smog machine
cannot be modified
The smog machine: - ANSWERS-: is referred to as an Emissions Inspection System (EIS)/OBD
Inspection System (OIS) And must be kept in an "approved shop area" away from the weather
Technician A says that all of the following are true about the Consumers Assistance Program -
ANSWERS-it extends the time a smog inspection certificate is due by two years
,And it is issued only to qualified low income vehicle owners D: it is only good for one time
Technician B says that the $650 minimum repair cost waiver applies to vehicles in the following
categories: - ANSWERS-initial registration in California
A consumer has a 1985 Mustang that failed a smog inspection and he wants to reregister this
vehicle. It needs a repair which will cost $350. The vehicle has not been tampered with and is
not a gross polluter. What can this consumer do? - ANSWERS-Spend the money on repairs since
the cost minimum is $650.
And If he is poor enough, apply for CAP Repair Assistance.
If your shop doesn't do repairs on BMW's, what must you do before a smog inspection on a
BMW? - ANSWERS-Notify the customer orally
Notify the customer in writing and Prepare an estimate
During a smog inspection, you find the under-hood label missing. What must you do? -
ANSWERS-Verify it is not a gray market vehicle
During a smog inspection, you must: - ANSWERS-Not use accessories to load the engine Make
sure the vehicle is at operating temperature and Follow any special prompts by the EIS
Which vehicle must receive a smog inspection? - ANSWERS-1976 Ford with 289 CID gas engine
Concerning government fleet vehicles: - ANSWERS-They require a smog inspection
They don't require a smog certificate if they have a file number
A 1982 Mercedes that looks like a gray market vehicle has a BAR label. Can you smog it? -
ANSWERS-Yes, if the BAR label has a serial number
, Technician A says a 1978 VW frame with special design plastic body and engine must go to the
Referee for a smog if there is no BAR label. Technician B says a vehicle just converted to run on
propane must go to the Referee for a smog and to get it's BAR label. Who is correct? -
ANSWERS-Technician A and Technician B both
A consumer brings in an '82 Volvo that has a 5.0L Mustang engine installed it. What must be
there for it to receive a passing smog inspection? - ANSWERS-Make sure all the emission devices
from the Mustang are installed. And Make sure there is a BAR label with serial number.
Technician A says a Test and Repair station does not have to diagnose and repair vehicles that
fail a smog inspection at their shop. They only have to tell the customer first. Technician B says
there should be a notice on the repair order that tells the consumer that other shops can repair
the vehicle. - ANSWERS-Technician A and Technician B
The emission control under-hood label is useful for: - ANSWERS-indicating whether the vehicle
meets California and/or Federal smog requirements, giving the engine size and giving the
emission control system requirements
Technician A says without an under-hood label, a vehicle won't pass a smog inspection.
Technician B says the under-hood label will list all the emission control systems which should be
on the vehicle. Who is correct? - ANSWERS-Neither
Where would a smog technician best find ignition timing specification information for a vehicle
he/she is certifying? - ANSWERS-VECI Label the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI)
label is essential to emissions inspections for exhaust component replacement and repair.
Which vehicle is smog inspected using the BAR 97 EIS? - ANSWERS-2007 Thor Motorhome 6.8L
V10 w/GVWR 14800 (TSI NO DYNO)
Technician A says gray market vehicles must always go to the referee for a smog inspection.
Technician B says gray market vehicles, kit cars and engine changes can all be smog by a smog
test questions and answers45
A Smog Inspection Technician must perform an EGR functional test on vehicle that are? -
ANSWERS-1976 - 1995 All-Wheel Drive Vehicles
How do you proceed when you observed Smoke on the first snap of a Gasoline Fueled Vehicle? -
ANSWERS-Pass Vehicle, 1st snap does not count
Which of the following vehicles are subject to the EGR Functional Test (assuming the vehicle is
equipped with EGR) - ANSWERS-1984 Dodge truck undergoing a Two-Speed Idle Test
The Smog Check program applies to all vehicles powered by: - ANSWERS-Propane / Natural Gas
Technician A says "The EIS will not print out Smog Certificates." Technician B says the vehicle
inspection report can be used to show that a smog inspection was done. Who is correct? -
ANSWERS-Both
Gross polluter" vehicles: - ANSWERS-are those vehicles that the EIS has found exceed at least
one of the gross polluter standards
Gross polluters are - ANSWERS-restricted to certification from a STAR certified Test-Only station,
a STAR certified Test and Repair station, or BAR Referee station.
Concerning "gross polluter" vehicles: - ANSWERS-they can qualify for a Repair Cost Waiver
The EIS communicates information to _______ using ______ - ANSWERS-the VID, the internet
,Electronic Transmission (ET) of smog certificates usually requires how many connections to the
VID during a Smog Check inspection: - ANSWERS-two connections to the VID
A bar code reader is used to: - ANSWERS-B scan the technician badge license
B: scan the DMV registration renewal notice
C: Is a component of the EIS
A "repair cost waiver": - ANSWERS-allows the vehicle to be reregistered if a minimum of
$650.00 has been spent on smog repairs at a smog shop
Technician A says a repair cost waiver can only be issued by a Referee Center. Technician B says
repair cost waiver can be used again if the consumer does not have the money to repair their
vehicle. Who is right? - ANSWERS-Technician A
The Consumer Assistance Program allows the consumer to not have to get a Smog Certificate
for up to: - ANSWERS-two years
A smog technician license is valid for approximately two years and expires: - ANSWERS-during
the birth month, at the end of the month
The smog machine may be modified in only the following ways: - ANSWERS-Smog machine
cannot be modified
The smog machine: - ANSWERS-: is referred to as an Emissions Inspection System (EIS)/OBD
Inspection System (OIS) And must be kept in an "approved shop area" away from the weather
Technician A says that all of the following are true about the Consumers Assistance Program -
ANSWERS-it extends the time a smog inspection certificate is due by two years
,And it is issued only to qualified low income vehicle owners D: it is only good for one time
Technician B says that the $650 minimum repair cost waiver applies to vehicles in the following
categories: - ANSWERS-initial registration in California
A consumer has a 1985 Mustang that failed a smog inspection and he wants to reregister this
vehicle. It needs a repair which will cost $350. The vehicle has not been tampered with and is
not a gross polluter. What can this consumer do? - ANSWERS-Spend the money on repairs since
the cost minimum is $650.
And If he is poor enough, apply for CAP Repair Assistance.
If your shop doesn't do repairs on BMW's, what must you do before a smog inspection on a
BMW? - ANSWERS-Notify the customer orally
Notify the customer in writing and Prepare an estimate
During a smog inspection, you find the under-hood label missing. What must you do? -
ANSWERS-Verify it is not a gray market vehicle
During a smog inspection, you must: - ANSWERS-Not use accessories to load the engine Make
sure the vehicle is at operating temperature and Follow any special prompts by the EIS
Which vehicle must receive a smog inspection? - ANSWERS-1976 Ford with 289 CID gas engine
Concerning government fleet vehicles: - ANSWERS-They require a smog inspection
They don't require a smog certificate if they have a file number
A 1982 Mercedes that looks like a gray market vehicle has a BAR label. Can you smog it? -
ANSWERS-Yes, if the BAR label has a serial number
, Technician A says a 1978 VW frame with special design plastic body and engine must go to the
Referee for a smog if there is no BAR label. Technician B says a vehicle just converted to run on
propane must go to the Referee for a smog and to get it's BAR label. Who is correct? -
ANSWERS-Technician A and Technician B both
A consumer brings in an '82 Volvo that has a 5.0L Mustang engine installed it. What must be
there for it to receive a passing smog inspection? - ANSWERS-Make sure all the emission devices
from the Mustang are installed. And Make sure there is a BAR label with serial number.
Technician A says a Test and Repair station does not have to diagnose and repair vehicles that
fail a smog inspection at their shop. They only have to tell the customer first. Technician B says
there should be a notice on the repair order that tells the consumer that other shops can repair
the vehicle. - ANSWERS-Technician A and Technician B
The emission control under-hood label is useful for: - ANSWERS-indicating whether the vehicle
meets California and/or Federal smog requirements, giving the engine size and giving the
emission control system requirements
Technician A says without an under-hood label, a vehicle won't pass a smog inspection.
Technician B says the under-hood label will list all the emission control systems which should be
on the vehicle. Who is correct? - ANSWERS-Neither
Where would a smog technician best find ignition timing specification information for a vehicle
he/she is certifying? - ANSWERS-VECI Label the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI)
label is essential to emissions inspections for exhaust component replacement and repair.
Which vehicle is smog inspected using the BAR 97 EIS? - ANSWERS-2007 Thor Motorhome 6.8L
V10 w/GVWR 14800 (TSI NO DYNO)
Technician A says gray market vehicles must always go to the referee for a smog inspection.
Technician B says gray market vehicles, kit cars and engine changes can all be smog by a smog
