Smog Inspector Study Guide BAR EXAM
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hu2yg0
1. Customer comes in for a smog check inspection for change of ownership
and notifies the technician that the previous owner did smog and passed 3
weeks ago. What should the technician do next?: explain that a new smog check is required
for the change of ownership, regardless of a recent pass, and perform the inspection
2. During smog check inspection the inspector noticed the o2 wire is extended.
What should the inspector do next?: The inspector should fail the vehicle and document the
extended O2 sensor wire because this is considered a tampering violation, and the vehicle will not pass the inspection
3. During a smog check inspection the inspector notice the PCV hose is extend-
ed. What should the inspector do next?: The inspector should fail the vehicle because an extended
PCV hose is a form of tampering and can cause a vacuum leak, violating smog check requirements
4. During smog check inspection the inspector noticed the pcv hose was re-
placed with a fuel hose. What should the inspector do next?: The inspector must fail
the vehicle and record the tampering with the correct hose type as the reason.
5. Customer brings in a vehicle with wet tires for smog check inspection. What
is the proper drying methods?: Drive the vehicle on the BAR-97 dynamometer at approximately 25-30
mph until the tires are dry.
6. During smog check inspection the technician noticed smoke coming out
of the hood caused by oil leak from the head gasket dripped down to the
exhaust. What should the inspector do next?: Stop the inspection immediately due to safety
hazard.
7. During a smog check inspection the inspector smells fuel but there is no
sign of fuel leak. What should the inspector do next?: Do not continue with the smog
check. Instead, thoroughly inspect the fuel system components, including the fuel lines, fuel rail, injectors, fuel tank,
and filler neck.
8. During a smog check inspection the inspector noticed a catback exhaust
without EO installed on the vehicle. What should the technician do next?-
: Cat-back exhaust systems (everything downstream of the catalytic converter, such as mufflers, resonators, and
tailpipes) are not emission-control devices.
They do not require an Executive Order (EO) from the Air Resources Board (ARB).
Pass the visual inspection and continue with the Smog Check.
9. During a smog inspection on a diesel truck, the inspector noticed an ad-
ditional catalytic converter to the muffler. What should the technician do
, Smog Inspector Study Guide BAR EXAM
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hu2yg0
next?: For diesel-powered vehicles, the inspector must confirm that all emission-control components are present
and unmodified.
An additional catalytic converter (not originally part of the manufacturer's configuration) is considered an emis-
sions-related modification.
If an extra CAT has been added without an EO, it is tamper
10. During smog inspection the inspector noticed the vehicles license plate is
from Utah out of state of California. What should the technician do next?: -
Out-of-state vehicles must first go through DMV before a California Smog Check can be performed.
11. During smog check inspection the inspector noticed the vehicle has an
additional fuel filter without an EO number. What should the technician do
next?: fail the vehicle for a modified emission control system and enter "Modified" into the EIS.
12. During a smog check inspection the inspector caused a kink on one of
the hose what should the inspector do next?: Stopping the inspection until the condition is
corrected.
Informing the customer immediately about what happened.
Repairing or replacing the damaged hose (or compensating the customer for the repair).
13. A customer comes in for a smog check and the vehicle requires an asm test
but the vehicle has traction control and also has a button to turn off and on
traction control. How should the technician proceed?: Turn off the traction control using
the vehicle's factory-installed switch and perform the ASM test.
14. What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?): 2500 rpm and Idle
15. What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests?: 50/15 and 25/25
test
16. What does DAD stand for ?: Data acquisition device
17. Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air
quality.. what are they ?: Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
18. Biennial smog checks are required in which program area?: Enhanced areas ( these
areas do not meet federal or state air quality standards for ozone and carbon monoxide)
19. If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't match the registration documents what
should the inspector do?: Use the VIN on the vehicle to inform the customer that it doesn't match the
registration document. Refer customer to DMV
, Smog Inspector Study Guide BAR EXAM
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hu2yg0
20. If VIN and plate entries are correct and communication failure continues
what should the tech do? How do you proceed?: Complete the inspection as prompted by
the EIS.
21. The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ?: Part manufacturer
catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable vehicles for which it can be ínstalled
22. What are Grey Market Vehicles?: Vehicles that were manufacturered for sale outside the u.s and
imported into the US
23. In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first?: 2500 RPM run for 30 seconds
24. vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test
??: Two speed idle & ASM
25. On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to ask for
what to input into the system ?: BAR FILE # (thereby preventing a certificate of compliance from
being issues) N/A
26. What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from
1975-1999 ?: All of them (Crankcase emission controls, TAC, EVAP, EGR, computers, sensors, switches, visible
smoke, liquid fuel leaks, ignition spark controls,
27. Star Station certification allows test and repair stations to..?: Issue certificates to
gross polluters, perform repairs, perform initial inspection, issue certificates to directed vehicles
28. What are directed vehicles?: Bar directs a portion of the enhanced area fleet to star certified stations
for certification
29. Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2): ASM or two speed idle
30. Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ?
(2): Certification type and emission control requirements
31. If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may either
be ___ or ___.: Idled or driven normally as necessary to achieve normal operating temperature
32. Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for visible
smoke?: Gasoline and Diesel
33. What is the BAR snap test ?: 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.
34. What is an under hood emission control label? Indicates the vehicles ___?: -
Certification type ( California or Federal)
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hu2yg0
1. Customer comes in for a smog check inspection for change of ownership
and notifies the technician that the previous owner did smog and passed 3
weeks ago. What should the technician do next?: explain that a new smog check is required
for the change of ownership, regardless of a recent pass, and perform the inspection
2. During smog check inspection the inspector noticed the o2 wire is extended.
What should the inspector do next?: The inspector should fail the vehicle and document the
extended O2 sensor wire because this is considered a tampering violation, and the vehicle will not pass the inspection
3. During a smog check inspection the inspector notice the PCV hose is extend-
ed. What should the inspector do next?: The inspector should fail the vehicle because an extended
PCV hose is a form of tampering and can cause a vacuum leak, violating smog check requirements
4. During smog check inspection the inspector noticed the pcv hose was re-
placed with a fuel hose. What should the inspector do next?: The inspector must fail
the vehicle and record the tampering with the correct hose type as the reason.
5. Customer brings in a vehicle with wet tires for smog check inspection. What
is the proper drying methods?: Drive the vehicle on the BAR-97 dynamometer at approximately 25-30
mph until the tires are dry.
6. During smog check inspection the technician noticed smoke coming out
of the hood caused by oil leak from the head gasket dripped down to the
exhaust. What should the inspector do next?: Stop the inspection immediately due to safety
hazard.
7. During a smog check inspection the inspector smells fuel but there is no
sign of fuel leak. What should the inspector do next?: Do not continue with the smog
check. Instead, thoroughly inspect the fuel system components, including the fuel lines, fuel rail, injectors, fuel tank,
and filler neck.
8. During a smog check inspection the inspector noticed a catback exhaust
without EO installed on the vehicle. What should the technician do next?-
: Cat-back exhaust systems (everything downstream of the catalytic converter, such as mufflers, resonators, and
tailpipes) are not emission-control devices.
They do not require an Executive Order (EO) from the Air Resources Board (ARB).
Pass the visual inspection and continue with the Smog Check.
9. During a smog inspection on a diesel truck, the inspector noticed an ad-
ditional catalytic converter to the muffler. What should the technician do
, Smog Inspector Study Guide BAR EXAM
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hu2yg0
next?: For diesel-powered vehicles, the inspector must confirm that all emission-control components are present
and unmodified.
An additional catalytic converter (not originally part of the manufacturer's configuration) is considered an emis-
sions-related modification.
If an extra CAT has been added without an EO, it is tamper
10. During smog inspection the inspector noticed the vehicles license plate is
from Utah out of state of California. What should the technician do next?: -
Out-of-state vehicles must first go through DMV before a California Smog Check can be performed.
11. During smog check inspection the inspector noticed the vehicle has an
additional fuel filter without an EO number. What should the technician do
next?: fail the vehicle for a modified emission control system and enter "Modified" into the EIS.
12. During a smog check inspection the inspector caused a kink on one of
the hose what should the inspector do next?: Stopping the inspection until the condition is
corrected.
Informing the customer immediately about what happened.
Repairing or replacing the damaged hose (or compensating the customer for the repair).
13. A customer comes in for a smog check and the vehicle requires an asm test
but the vehicle has traction control and also has a button to turn off and on
traction control. How should the technician proceed?: Turn off the traction control using
the vehicle's factory-installed switch and perform the ASM test.
14. What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?): 2500 rpm and Idle
15. What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests?: 50/15 and 25/25
test
16. What does DAD stand for ?: Data acquisition device
17. Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air
quality.. what are they ?: Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
18. Biennial smog checks are required in which program area?: Enhanced areas ( these
areas do not meet federal or state air quality standards for ozone and carbon monoxide)
19. If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't match the registration documents what
should the inspector do?: Use the VIN on the vehicle to inform the customer that it doesn't match the
registration document. Refer customer to DMV
, Smog Inspector Study Guide BAR EXAM
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hu2yg0
20. If VIN and plate entries are correct and communication failure continues
what should the tech do? How do you proceed?: Complete the inspection as prompted by
the EIS.
21. The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ?: Part manufacturer
catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable vehicles for which it can be ínstalled
22. What are Grey Market Vehicles?: Vehicles that were manufacturered for sale outside the u.s and
imported into the US
23. In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first?: 2500 RPM run for 30 seconds
24. vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test
??: Two speed idle & ASM
25. On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to ask for
what to input into the system ?: BAR FILE # (thereby preventing a certificate of compliance from
being issues) N/A
26. What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from
1975-1999 ?: All of them (Crankcase emission controls, TAC, EVAP, EGR, computers, sensors, switches, visible
smoke, liquid fuel leaks, ignition spark controls,
27. Star Station certification allows test and repair stations to..?: Issue certificates to
gross polluters, perform repairs, perform initial inspection, issue certificates to directed vehicles
28. What are directed vehicles?: Bar directs a portion of the enhanced area fleet to star certified stations
for certification
29. Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2): ASM or two speed idle
30. Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ?
(2): Certification type and emission control requirements
31. If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may either
be ___ or ___.: Idled or driven normally as necessary to achieve normal operating temperature
32. Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for visible
smoke?: Gasoline and Diesel
33. What is the BAR snap test ?: 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.
34. What is an under hood emission control label? Indicates the vehicles ___?: -
Certification type ( California or Federal)
