BAR Certified Smog Inspector (EO) – Questions &
Accurate Answers
Name the 2 types of 2 speed idle tests Right Ans - 2500 RPM and Idle
What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests? Right Ans -
50/15 and 25/25 test
What does DAD stand for ? Right Ans - Data acquisition device
Name the 3 Smog check programs that divides the state into 3 areas
determined by the air quality. Right Ans - Enhanced, Basic, and Change of
Ownership
On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to ask for what
to input into the system ? Right Ans - BAR FILE # (thereby preventing a
certificate of compliance from being issues) N/A
1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test ?? Right
Ans - Two speed idle
What are Grey Market Vehicles? Right Ans - Vehicles that were
manufactured for sale outside the US and imported into the US
In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first? Right Ans - 2500
RPM run for 30 seconds vehicles
Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? Right Ans -
Enhanced areas ( these areas do not meet federal or state air quality
standards for ozone and carbon monoxide)
If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't match the registration documents what
should the inspector do? - Right Ans - Use the VIN on the vehicle to inform
the customer that it doesn't match the registration document. DMV will not
accept the test results
, If VIN and plate entries are correct and communication failure continues what
should the tech do? How do you proceed? Right Ans - Complete the
inspection as promoted by the EIS.
The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ? Right Ans -
Part manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable
vehicles for which it can be installed
What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from 1975-
1999 ? Right Ans - All of them (Crankcase emission controls, TAC, EVAP,
EGR, computers, sensors, switches, visible smoke, liquid fuel leaks, ignition
spark controls,
Vehicles 96' and newer are tested on which machine ? Right Ans - OBD II
Vehicles 95' and older are tested on which machine ? Right Ans - OBD 1
A SPCNS vehicle may be built from ? (3 things ) Right Ans - Kit cars, new or
used parts, dismantled vehicles that are reconstructed but do not resemble
the original make
For gasoline powered vehicles with stop-start systems, the inspector shall
visually inspect for ___? And in what position ? Right Ans - Liquid fuel leaks
and key on engine off (KOEO)
Does a missing or ilegible emission control label constitute in an inspection
failure? Right Ans - No, you can proceed with the inspection provided that
the required emission controls can be determined using other sources
What is an under hood emission control label? Indicates the vehicles ___?
Right Ans - Certification type ( California or Federal)
What is the BAR snap test ? Right Ans - Quickly push and release the
accelerator pedal from idle position to between 2,000- 3,000 RPM then
immediately allow the engine to return to idle.
Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for visible
smoke? Right Ans - Diesel and gasoline
Accurate Answers
Name the 2 types of 2 speed idle tests Right Ans - 2500 RPM and Idle
What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests? Right Ans -
50/15 and 25/25 test
What does DAD stand for ? Right Ans - Data acquisition device
Name the 3 Smog check programs that divides the state into 3 areas
determined by the air quality. Right Ans - Enhanced, Basic, and Change of
Ownership
On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to ask for what
to input into the system ? Right Ans - BAR FILE # (thereby preventing a
certificate of compliance from being issues) N/A
1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test ?? Right
Ans - Two speed idle
What are Grey Market Vehicles? Right Ans - Vehicles that were
manufactured for sale outside the US and imported into the US
In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first? Right Ans - 2500
RPM run for 30 seconds vehicles
Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? Right Ans -
Enhanced areas ( these areas do not meet federal or state air quality
standards for ozone and carbon monoxide)
If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't match the registration documents what
should the inspector do? - Right Ans - Use the VIN on the vehicle to inform
the customer that it doesn't match the registration document. DMV will not
accept the test results
, If VIN and plate entries are correct and communication failure continues what
should the tech do? How do you proceed? Right Ans - Complete the
inspection as promoted by the EIS.
The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ? Right Ans -
Part manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable
vehicles for which it can be installed
What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from 1975-
1999 ? Right Ans - All of them (Crankcase emission controls, TAC, EVAP,
EGR, computers, sensors, switches, visible smoke, liquid fuel leaks, ignition
spark controls,
Vehicles 96' and newer are tested on which machine ? Right Ans - OBD II
Vehicles 95' and older are tested on which machine ? Right Ans - OBD 1
A SPCNS vehicle may be built from ? (3 things ) Right Ans - Kit cars, new or
used parts, dismantled vehicles that are reconstructed but do not resemble
the original make
For gasoline powered vehicles with stop-start systems, the inspector shall
visually inspect for ___? And in what position ? Right Ans - Liquid fuel leaks
and key on engine off (KOEO)
Does a missing or ilegible emission control label constitute in an inspection
failure? Right Ans - No, you can proceed with the inspection provided that
the required emission controls can be determined using other sources
What is an under hood emission control label? Indicates the vehicles ___?
Right Ans - Certification type ( California or Federal)
What is the BAR snap test ? Right Ans - Quickly push and release the
accelerator pedal from idle position to between 2,000- 3,000 RPM then
immediately allow the engine to return to idle.
Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for visible
smoke? Right Ans - Diesel and gasoline
