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Smog Check Inspector Level 1 Exam
Questions With Correct Answers
What model year gasolines vehicles are subject to Californias Smog Check program -
answer✔1976 thru current model year
What model year Diesel vehicles are subject to Californias smog check program - answer✔1998
thru current model year
During the smog check inspection on a 2005 gasoline hybrid vehicle Technician A says the
visible idle smoke checks can be performed at any time during a test. Technician B says the
visible idle smoke checks must be performed after the OBD2 portion of the test. Who is correct -
answer✔Neither technician A or B
The Bureau of Automotive Repairs snap throttle visible smoke test is performed on - answer✔all
vehicles 1976 and newer
What emissions does the PCV system reduce? - answer✔H/C
What emissions does the Oxidation Catalyst (OC) reduce - answer✔H/C and CO
A diesel vehicle is in for a smog check inspection but fuel is seen leaking onto the ground. if the
smog check inspector feels the vehicle is safe for testing how should he or she proceed -
answer✔Ignore the leak and test the vehicle in accordance to OIS
What emissions class of vehicles have an extended warranty on emissions components of 15
years and/or 150,000 miles - answer✔PZEV
What emissions does an AIR system (pump or pulse) reduce - answer✔CO and H/C
All 2000 and newer hybrid vehicles are tested on the EIS machine, true or false - answer✔false
During the crankcase visible smoke check portion of a smog check inspection smoke is seen
coming from the oil dipstick tube technician A says this is normal and the vehicle should pass.
technician b says the vehicle should fail only if the smoke is a blueish/ white color. who is
correct? - answer✔Neither technician A or B
How often should a gas calibration be performed on the EIS Machine - answer✔Every 72 hours
Smog Check Inspector Level 1 Exam
Questions With Correct Answers
What model year gasolines vehicles are subject to Californias Smog Check program -
answer✔1976 thru current model year
What model year Diesel vehicles are subject to Californias smog check program - answer✔1998
thru current model year
During the smog check inspection on a 2005 gasoline hybrid vehicle Technician A says the
visible idle smoke checks can be performed at any time during a test. Technician B says the
visible idle smoke checks must be performed after the OBD2 portion of the test. Who is correct -
answer✔Neither technician A or B
The Bureau of Automotive Repairs snap throttle visible smoke test is performed on - answer✔all
vehicles 1976 and newer
What emissions does the PCV system reduce? - answer✔H/C
What emissions does the Oxidation Catalyst (OC) reduce - answer✔H/C and CO
A diesel vehicle is in for a smog check inspection but fuel is seen leaking onto the ground. if the
smog check inspector feels the vehicle is safe for testing how should he or she proceed -
answer✔Ignore the leak and test the vehicle in accordance to OIS
What emissions class of vehicles have an extended warranty on emissions components of 15
years and/or 150,000 miles - answer✔PZEV
What emissions does an AIR system (pump or pulse) reduce - answer✔CO and H/C
All 2000 and newer hybrid vehicles are tested on the EIS machine, true or false - answer✔false
During the crankcase visible smoke check portion of a smog check inspection smoke is seen
coming from the oil dipstick tube technician A says this is normal and the vehicle should pass.
technician b says the vehicle should fail only if the smoke is a blueish/ white color. who is
correct? - answer✔Neither technician A or B
How often should a gas calibration be performed on the EIS Machine - answer✔Every 72 hours
