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SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR CALIFORNIA TEST
FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS EXAM
2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
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
What should the technician do when a vehicle fails a smog check inspection and the
vehicle owner is convinced the technician failed his vehicle on purpose - ANSWER tell
him to make and appointment with the referee
a customer living in a basic area of the state of California brings their 1975 Ford
Mustang in for a smog check inspection. what test and what machine should be used -
ANSWER no test is required
all hybrid vehicles are tested on thee is machine regardless of what area the state the
vehicle is registered in. true or false - ANSWER false
when the technician inspects a 1992 vehicle visually he finds the top of the exhaust gas
recirculation (EGR) valve has been crushed down. how should the technician enter this
into the EIS machine - ANSWER modified for EGR
the vacuum line leading to the EGR valve has been rubbing on the intake manifold. The
hose has a small leak in it as a result. how would the smog check inspector enter this
into thee is machine - ANSWER defective for EGR
during the visual inspection of a smog check inspection the smog check inspector
notices the oil dipstick isn't in the tube and looking under the hood the oil dipstick cannot
be found. how should this be entered into the EIS machine - ANSWER missing for PCV
system
what is the maximum drive axle weight allowed during an ASM test - ANSWER 5000 lbs
An EVAP system reduces H/C Emissions. True of False - ANSWER True
when conducting a TSI smog check inspection how should smog check inspector
functionally test the EGR system - ANSWER Follow manufactures testing procedures
a vehicle is in for a smog inspection. it has two tailpipes showing from the rear of the
vehicle. upon closer inspection you notice the vehicle has a V style engine with two
exhaust manifolds. the exhaust system has two catalytic converters and two mufflers. it
has no bend pipe between the catalytic converters and the mufflers joining the two
exhaust systems together. how would this vehicle get entered into the EIS machine -
ANSWER dual exhuast
a vehicle is in for smog inspection. the technician notices the vehicle has a Canadian
underhood label. the label makes no reference to California or federal certification. how
should the smog inspector proceed - ANSWER check for a BAR label and proceed
accordingly
SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR CALIFORNIA TEST
FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS EXAM
2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
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
What should the technician do when a vehicle fails a smog check inspection and the
vehicle owner is convinced the technician failed his vehicle on purpose - ANSWER tell
him to make and appointment with the referee
a customer living in a basic area of the state of California brings their 1975 Ford
Mustang in for a smog check inspection. what test and what machine should be used -
ANSWER no test is required
all hybrid vehicles are tested on thee is machine regardless of what area the state the
vehicle is registered in. true or false - ANSWER false
when the technician inspects a 1992 vehicle visually he finds the top of the exhaust gas
recirculation (EGR) valve has been crushed down. how should the technician enter this
into the EIS machine - ANSWER modified for EGR
the vacuum line leading to the EGR valve has been rubbing on the intake manifold. The
hose has a small leak in it as a result. how would the smog check inspector enter this
into thee is machine - ANSWER defective for EGR
during the visual inspection of a smog check inspection the smog check inspector
notices the oil dipstick isn't in the tube and looking under the hood the oil dipstick cannot
be found. how should this be entered into the EIS machine - ANSWER missing for PCV
system
what is the maximum drive axle weight allowed during an ASM test - ANSWER 5000 lbs
An EVAP system reduces H/C Emissions. True of False - ANSWER True
when conducting a TSI smog check inspection how should smog check inspector
functionally test the EGR system - ANSWER Follow manufactures testing procedures
a vehicle is in for a smog inspection. it has two tailpipes showing from the rear of the
vehicle. upon closer inspection you notice the vehicle has a V style engine with two
exhaust manifolds. the exhaust system has two catalytic converters and two mufflers. it
has no bend pipe between the catalytic converters and the mufflers joining the two
exhaust systems together. how would this vehicle get entered into the EIS machine -
ANSWER dual exhuast
a vehicle is in for smog inspection. the technician notices the vehicle has a Canadian
underhood label. the label makes no reference to California or federal certification. how
should the smog inspector proceed - ANSWER check for a BAR label and proceed
accordingly
