PA Emission Certification Test questions with verified solutions 2024/2025

PA Emission Certification TestWhat is a Northern Region Emission Inspector? - correct answer Essentially worthless, can only preform Visual Anti-Tampering Check and Gas cap test to vehicles. What is a Emission Inspector? - correct answer Good for the whole state. Can preform Visual Anti-Tampering Check, Gas Cap, Two-Speed Idle Test, ASM5015 (Dynamometer), OBD I/M Checks. Also can preform One-Speed Idle test, but is not necessary since that specific test is obsolete. What is a Emission Repair Technician? - correct answer Waiver, allows vehicles that have failed the I/M tests to apply for a waiver after specific procedures are followed. How old must you be to become a PA certified Emission Inspector? - correct answer 18 years old. What makes a vehicle a subject vehicle? - correct answer The vehicle must be gasoline powered, 1975 and newer, the gross vehicle weight must be less than 9,000 pounds or less, and is registered to an I/M area. Where do you find the Gross vehicle weight (GVWR)? - correct answer The GVWR or true weight of the car should be located on the vehicle. The inspector should NOT use the vehicles registration card. What vehicles are non subject vehicles? - correct answer Motorcycles and motorized pedal cycles. Note* There are definitely more non subject vehicles. What two conditions allow a vehicle to be exempted from an Emission (I/M) test? - correct answer New or current year models that have less than 5,000 miles on the odometer are exempt. As well as an individual who has owned a car for 1 year and has driven it less than 5,000 miles in 12 months. Note* 12 months is different than 1 year.