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Smog Level 1 Practice Test Questions With
Correct Answers
What are the names of the three main inspection program areas in California? -
answer✔enhanced, basic and change of ownership
How many smog technician(s) are required to perform testing/repair at a licensed smog check
station during the hours the station is open? - answer✔any amount who represents both license
all hours of operation
Can a registered Automotive Repair Dealer (ARD) contract with a customer to perform smog
check repairs on vehicles that fail a smog check inspection without being a licensed smog check
test and repair station? - answer✔no
What vehicle identification label must be affixed to a specially constructed vehicle (SPCN) for a
test only or test and repair station to inspect the vehicle? - answer✔referee label
May a test and repair station sublet a smog check inspection to a test only station? - answer✔no
May a licensed smog technician working at a test only station perform minor adjustments to
ignition timing? - answer✔no, cant do timing adjustments
List 3 reasons a smog check technician may reject a vehicle for inspection - answer✔unsafe,
unfit, not compatible (incompatible)
A consumer's vehicle failed a smog inspection (high emissions) at a test only station. The
consumer had the vehicle repaired at a non-licensed repair facility at a cost of $487. An "after
repairs" smog inspection was performed, and the vehicle still failed for high emissions. Does the
vehicle qualify for a $450 cost waiver? - answer✔no because the repairs weren't done by a
licensed station and technician
A test and repair station doesn't have the appropriate tools/equipment to repair a particular
vehicle they are about to inspect. What obligation, if any, does the station have toward the
customer prior to performing the smog inspection? - answer✔inform the customer on writing and
verbally that if the vehicle fails, the station doesn't have the equipment to repair the vehicle
Where should a customer be directed if they feel their smog inspection and/or repairs were
performed incorrectly? - answer✔BAR referee
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During a visual inspection, a technician notices that a light duty truck has dual fuel tanks, one
OEM and the other aftermarket tank. What action should be taken by the technician as a result of
this finding? - answer✔Find EO# on aftermarket tank. If none found then fail the vehicle.
During a visual inspection, the technician notices that an OEM air cleaner is missing, and a non-
approved aftermarket cleaner is installed. What action should be taken by the technician as a
result of this finding? - answer✔research APL and proceed accordingly
During a visual inspection, OEM catalytic converter is noted as missing, and in its place is a
small aftermarket catalytic converter. What action should be taken by the technician as a result of
this finding? - answer✔find EO#
When inspecting a kit car (SPCN), a grey market vehicle, or a vehicle with an engine change, the
technician should look for a BAR referee label. What is the primary purpose of the BAR referee
label? - answer✔takes place of under hood label and has vehicle information
Some vehicles may experience difficulties conducting the OBD II functional test. BAR provides
technical information about these vehicles. Where can this document be found and what is the
name of this document? - answer✔OBD II test ability reference guide, located on BAR's
website.
An independent repair dealer may replace a defective emissions control part that may be covered
under warranty. True or False? - answer✔True, but inform customer about their warranty's
Where should a customer be directed when repairs for emissions failures were unsuccessful and
the cost limit has been reached? What additional information/documentation does the customer
need when being referred? - answer✔BAR referee, initial failure, invoice of repairs, after repairs
failed test and additional invoice for repairs
The law prohibits owners of vehicles to repair their own vehicles emissions failures. True or
False? - answer✔false
What type of certificate of compliance should be issued to military person not seeking California
registration? - answer✔need copy of VR report passing result, not the final certification
If a vehicle is going to the referee for a cost waiver, what documents should the customer bring
to the referee? - answer✔initial failure, invoice of repairs, after repairs failed test and additional
invoice for repairs
In what document can a technician find the aftermarket parts verification guidelines? -
answer✔smog check reference guide
When entering parts cost for an after repairs test, what customer paid costs are to be entered? -
answer✔all costs for diag, parts, labor rounded to the nearest dollar
Smog Level 1 Practice Test Questions With
Correct Answers
What are the names of the three main inspection program areas in California? -
answer✔enhanced, basic and change of ownership
How many smog technician(s) are required to perform testing/repair at a licensed smog check
station during the hours the station is open? - answer✔any amount who represents both license
all hours of operation
Can a registered Automotive Repair Dealer (ARD) contract with a customer to perform smog
check repairs on vehicles that fail a smog check inspection without being a licensed smog check
test and repair station? - answer✔no
What vehicle identification label must be affixed to a specially constructed vehicle (SPCN) for a
test only or test and repair station to inspect the vehicle? - answer✔referee label
May a test and repair station sublet a smog check inspection to a test only station? - answer✔no
May a licensed smog technician working at a test only station perform minor adjustments to
ignition timing? - answer✔no, cant do timing adjustments
List 3 reasons a smog check technician may reject a vehicle for inspection - answer✔unsafe,
unfit, not compatible (incompatible)
A consumer's vehicle failed a smog inspection (high emissions) at a test only station. The
consumer had the vehicle repaired at a non-licensed repair facility at a cost of $487. An "after
repairs" smog inspection was performed, and the vehicle still failed for high emissions. Does the
vehicle qualify for a $450 cost waiver? - answer✔no because the repairs weren't done by a
licensed station and technician
A test and repair station doesn't have the appropriate tools/equipment to repair a particular
vehicle they are about to inspect. What obligation, if any, does the station have toward the
customer prior to performing the smog inspection? - answer✔inform the customer on writing and
verbally that if the vehicle fails, the station doesn't have the equipment to repair the vehicle
Where should a customer be directed if they feel their smog inspection and/or repairs were
performed incorrectly? - answer✔BAR referee
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During a visual inspection, a technician notices that a light duty truck has dual fuel tanks, one
OEM and the other aftermarket tank. What action should be taken by the technician as a result of
this finding? - answer✔Find EO# on aftermarket tank. If none found then fail the vehicle.
During a visual inspection, the technician notices that an OEM air cleaner is missing, and a non-
approved aftermarket cleaner is installed. What action should be taken by the technician as a
result of this finding? - answer✔research APL and proceed accordingly
During a visual inspection, OEM catalytic converter is noted as missing, and in its place is a
small aftermarket catalytic converter. What action should be taken by the technician as a result of
this finding? - answer✔find EO#
When inspecting a kit car (SPCN), a grey market vehicle, or a vehicle with an engine change, the
technician should look for a BAR referee label. What is the primary purpose of the BAR referee
label? - answer✔takes place of under hood label and has vehicle information
Some vehicles may experience difficulties conducting the OBD II functional test. BAR provides
technical information about these vehicles. Where can this document be found and what is the
name of this document? - answer✔OBD II test ability reference guide, located on BAR's
website.
An independent repair dealer may replace a defective emissions control part that may be covered
under warranty. True or False? - answer✔True, but inform customer about their warranty's
Where should a customer be directed when repairs for emissions failures were unsuccessful and
the cost limit has been reached? What additional information/documentation does the customer
need when being referred? - answer✔BAR referee, initial failure, invoice of repairs, after repairs
failed test and additional invoice for repairs
The law prohibits owners of vehicles to repair their own vehicles emissions failures. True or
False? - answer✔false
What type of certificate of compliance should be issued to military person not seeking California
registration? - answer✔need copy of VR report passing result, not the final certification
If a vehicle is going to the referee for a cost waiver, what documents should the customer bring
to the referee? - answer✔initial failure, invoice of repairs, after repairs failed test and additional
invoice for repairs
In what document can a technician find the aftermarket parts verification guidelines? -
answer✔smog check reference guide
When entering parts cost for an after repairs test, what customer paid costs are to be entered? -
answer✔all costs for diag, parts, labor rounded to the nearest dollar
