CA Smog Check Inspector Training Final Review (Part
2) – Q’s And A’s
What constitutes a failure of the crankcase portion of the visible smoke test?
Right Ans - Only smoke emitted from the crankcase vent hoses (PCV System)
during the inspection for visible smoke.
How long should the tailpipe and crankcase be observed during the idle
portion of the Visible Smoke Test? Right Ans - 10 Seconds
Which vehicles are not subject to a Visible Smoke Test? Right Ans - All
hybrid vehicles
How long must smoke linger in order to constitute a Visible Smoke Test
failure for a diesel vehicle? Right Ans - More than three seconds.
Diesel vehicles are not subject to __________ or _____________ inspections Right
Ans - tailpipe, LPFET
What action should be taken if it is determined that the underhood label does
not match the engine? Right Ans - Determine if either the hood or engine
has been changed.
If it is determined that a hood has been replaced and the underhood label is
missing or incorrect for the vehicle, what action should be taken? Right Ans
- Consult the ECS manual to determine required equipment and timing
settings.
If it is determined that an engine has been changed and the vehicle is not
equipped with a BAR Referee Label, what action should be taken? Right
Ans - Refer the vehicle to the referee for certification.
What is the minimum amount a consumer must spend before they become
eligible for a Repair Cost Waiver? Right Ans - $650
The Consumer Assistance Program will pay a maximum of __________ toward
the cost of an eligible repair. Right Ans - $500, minus a $20 deductible
2) – Q’s And A’s
What constitutes a failure of the crankcase portion of the visible smoke test?
Right Ans - Only smoke emitted from the crankcase vent hoses (PCV System)
during the inspection for visible smoke.
How long should the tailpipe and crankcase be observed during the idle
portion of the Visible Smoke Test? Right Ans - 10 Seconds
Which vehicles are not subject to a Visible Smoke Test? Right Ans - All
hybrid vehicles
How long must smoke linger in order to constitute a Visible Smoke Test
failure for a diesel vehicle? Right Ans - More than three seconds.
Diesel vehicles are not subject to __________ or _____________ inspections Right
Ans - tailpipe, LPFET
What action should be taken if it is determined that the underhood label does
not match the engine? Right Ans - Determine if either the hood or engine
has been changed.
If it is determined that a hood has been replaced and the underhood label is
missing or incorrect for the vehicle, what action should be taken? Right Ans
- Consult the ECS manual to determine required equipment and timing
settings.
If it is determined that an engine has been changed and the vehicle is not
equipped with a BAR Referee Label, what action should be taken? Right
Ans - Refer the vehicle to the referee for certification.
What is the minimum amount a consumer must spend before they become
eligible for a Repair Cost Waiver? Right Ans - $650
The Consumer Assistance Program will pay a maximum of __________ toward
the cost of an eligible repair. Right Ans - $500, minus a $20 deductible
