CA Smog Check Inspector Training Final Review (Part 1) questions and answers graded A

CA Smog Check Inspector Training Final Review (Part 1) questions and answers graded A All vehicles receive a LPFET, unless ___________. equipped with dual tanks, tanks over 50 gal, vehicles for which no adapter is available, or have inaccessible canisters, unless the vapor line is accessible. What are the three parts of a "visible smoke test" on a gasoline vehicle? Idle Test, Crankcase Test, BAR Snap Test What gear should be used when performing an ASM emissions test? Automatic transmission in its normal driving gear, manual transmission in second gear These items can cause a vehicle to be rejected from an inspection. Faulty brakes, low oil pressure, large coolant leak, tire failure, gasoline leaks, engine noise, overheating These items are not a reason to reject vehicle from an inspection Tire pressure, missing emission label, traction control What is the term for ideal combustion efficiency? Stoichiometry If a vehicle fails an inspection for any reason, what should the technician do? Advise the vehicle owner to have the vehicle diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure If the VIN on the registration and vehicle differ, what action should the technician take? Use the VIN on the vehicle and continue with the inspection. If a test and repair station does not have the tools/equipment to repair a vehicle, what must be done prior to accepting a vehicle for an inspection. Notify the customer both orally and in writing that they are unable to repair if it fails. What must be noted on a VIR? Location of liquid fuel leak, reason for smoke test failure, E.O. numbers for aftermarket parts, component which fails in "other" category, monitors not run to completion, location of inaccessible canister for LPFET. A vehicle has been converted from diesel to gasoline. All equipment is installed for the conversion. What action should the inspector take? Check for a BAR Referee Label, and continue with the test if equipped. What action should taken be when testing a vehicle with aftermarket parts? Verify the aftermarket parts are approved. What program area performs only TSI tests on a biennial basis? Basic What program area performs both TSI & ASM tests on a biennial basis? Enhanced What program area performs only TSI tests on change of ownership? Change of ownership When is the tailpipe (idle) smoke test performed during a BAR97 inspection? After the tail pipe sampling part of the test. When is the tailpipe (idle) smoke test performed during a OIS inspection? When the OIS prompts you. What action should be taken when testing a vehicle with an aftermarket carburetor? Obtain the part's identification numbers/name, and refer to the parts, manufacturer's catalogs/website to see it is designated as either a replacement part, and/or allowed for street use on emission-controlled vehicles. When does the PCV valve stop the flow of crankcase vapors into the intake? During WOT or a backfire. Opening the EGR during idle should cause _________. the vehicle to stumble or die How could a technician verify a vehicle is warmed up properly to begin the tailpipe-sampling portion of the test? Check upper and lower radiator hoses, wait for fan to cycle. OIS inspections are required on all gasoline and hybrid cars ________. 2000 and newer What can cause a "HC Hang-Up" error? Dirty filters, hose in the tailpipe, zero air off. What should be done if the BAR97 analyzer fails the leak test (for the sample hose). Find and repair the leak prior to performing an inspection. OIS inspections are required on all diesel vehicles ________. 1998 and newer What is ignition timing? When the spark occurs in the combustion chamber relative to crankshaft position. What is the RPM tolerance during an ignition timing functional test, if no manufacturers' spec is given? +/- 100 RPM What should be done in the case of a damaged harmonic balancer (mechanical defect) during an ignition timing functional test? Enter F (defective) into the analyzer and follow the prompts. Also, note the defect on the VIR and final invoice. What type of inspection is given to most 2000 and newer gasoline and hybrid vehicles with OBDII, as well as 1998 and newer diesel vehicles under 14,000 GVWR. OIS What portion of the inspection is not performed on hybrid vehicles? Visible Smoke Test For VIN numbers over 17 character, what should be entered? The last 17 characters What are the three types of vehicle certifications? California (C), Federal (F), & Referee (R) If a digital odometer is unreadable, how is this entered into the BAR97/OIS System? Enter NONE into the analyzer. Two reasons for aborting a test are _______. Overheating and severe oil leaks If a vehicle fails any portion of the Visible Smoke Test during a BAR97 inspection, how is it recorded? By entering F (defective) in the "Other Emission Related Components" category. The liquid fuel leak applies to ____________. All gasoline powered vehicles undergoing a BAR97 or OIS inspection. How are components or systems that are found to be missing, modified, or disconnected during the visual inspection entered into the OIS system. T for tampered How are components or systems that are found to be defective during the visual inspection entered into the OIS system. F for defective When can minor repairs be performed during an ASM/TSI inspection? Prior to the tailpipe sampling portion, with the exception of replacing the fuel cap, which can be done anytime. What are the names of the calibration gases used by the BAR 97 EIS? Zero Air, BAR 97 High, BAR 97 Low What gas is used to perform the LPFET? Nitrogen During the smog inspection, the BAR97 EIS must contact the Vehicle Information Database (VID) twice; once to retrieve vehicle info an once to submit info. If the BAR97 EIS fails to communicate, due to a communication error, how should the technician proceed? Attempt to verify program area and directed status of the vehicle. If this can be confirmed, the technician can proceed, but if the info is incorrect, the certificate may not be valid. If the certificate is valid, it may not be communicated to DMV. How should an odometer that reads in kilometers be entered into the EIS/OIS? Enter the odometer reading in kilometers. No conversion is necessary. Which monitors are allowed to be incomplete on 2006 and older diesel powered vehicles? No monitors are allowed to be incomplete. Which monitors are allowed to be incomplete on 2007 and newer diesel powered vehicles? Any two monitors are allowed to be incomplete Which monitors are allowed to be incomplete on 1996 through 1999 gasoline powered vehicles? Any one monitor is allowed to be incomplete Which monitors are allowed to be incomplete on 2000 and newer gasoline powered vehicles? Only the evaporative system monitor What is the timing tolerance during an ignition timing functional test, if no manufacturers' spec is given? +/- 3 degrees If the E.O. for an aftermarket catalyst has been rescinded, what action should the technician take? Verify the catalyst was installed prior to the rescission date. Is so, enter pass (P) for the catalyst visual inspection. If it is determined that is was installed after the rescission date, enter tamper (T for OIS) or modified (M for BAR97) for the catalyst visual inspection. What is the name of the program offered by BAR that shows locations for crimping the vapor canister hose during a LPFET? Pinch-Point Locator How often must the BAR97 EIS and the LPFET be calibrated? Every three days (72 hours)