SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM CA 2025/2026 | ALL POSSIBLE QUESTIONS
AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
If a vehicle fails smog, and get the needed repairs done, which station should they
refer back to ? - ANS ... Any STAR certified station
Directed vehicles can only receive a smog check certification from which stations ?? -
ANS ... Star test only and star test repair
A certificate of compliance is required whenever a vehicle changes ownership
except when the vehicle is being transferred between? - ANS ... Family (parent,
child, spouse,) companies, lessor and lessee
What are three main reasons to reject a vehicle from performing an initial initial
inspection? - ANS ... Excessive fluid leaks, engine overheating, unsafe drive axle tire
or wheel (dyno test only)
While performing a visual inspection an inspector observes there is no EGR
amplifier even though one is shown on the under hood emission label. The EGR
valve is connected to the ported vacuum. What EIS analyzer entry should be made?
- ANS ... Missing
Which of the following actions should be taken if a vehicles timing reads 5 degrees
BTDC and the specification of the vehicle is 8 degrees ? - ANS ... Enter "PASS" into
the analyzer for ignition timing and 5 degrees BTDC for the timing reading
What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?) - ANS ... 2500 rpm and Idle
What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests? - ANS ... 50/15 and
25/25 test
, What does DAD stand for ? - ANS ... Data acquisition device
Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air quality..
what are they ? - ANS ... Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? - ANS ... 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? - ANS ... 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? - ANS ... Complete the inspection as promoted
by the EIS.
The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ? - ANS ... Part
manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable vehicles for
which it can be ínstalled
What are Grey Market Vehicles? - ANS ... 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? - ANS ... 2500 RPM run for
30 seconds
vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test ?? - ANS
... Two speed idle
AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
If a vehicle fails smog, and get the needed repairs done, which station should they
refer back to ? - ANS ... Any STAR certified station
Directed vehicles can only receive a smog check certification from which stations ?? -
ANS ... Star test only and star test repair
A certificate of compliance is required whenever a vehicle changes ownership
except when the vehicle is being transferred between? - ANS ... Family (parent,
child, spouse,) companies, lessor and lessee
What are three main reasons to reject a vehicle from performing an initial initial
inspection? - ANS ... Excessive fluid leaks, engine overheating, unsafe drive axle tire
or wheel (dyno test only)
While performing a visual inspection an inspector observes there is no EGR
amplifier even though one is shown on the under hood emission label. The EGR
valve is connected to the ported vacuum. What EIS analyzer entry should be made?
- ANS ... Missing
Which of the following actions should be taken if a vehicles timing reads 5 degrees
BTDC and the specification of the vehicle is 8 degrees ? - ANS ... Enter "PASS" into
the analyzer for ignition timing and 5 degrees BTDC for the timing reading
What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?) - ANS ... 2500 rpm and Idle
What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests? - ANS ... 50/15 and
25/25 test
, What does DAD stand for ? - ANS ... Data acquisition device
Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air quality..
what are they ? - ANS ... Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? - ANS ... 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? - ANS ... 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? - ANS ... Complete the inspection as promoted
by the EIS.
The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ? - ANS ... Part
manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable vehicles for
which it can be ínstalled
What are Grey Market Vehicles? - ANS ... 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? - ANS ... 2500 RPM run for
30 seconds
vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test ?? - ANS
... Two speed idle
