Ca Smog Check Inspector Training Final
Review (Part 2) Questions & Answers
What constitutes a failure of the crankcase portion of the visible smoke test? Correct 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? Correct Ans-10 Seconds
Which vehicles are not subject to a Visible Smoke Test? Correct Ans-All hybrid vehicles
How long must smoke linger in order to constitute a Visible Smoke Test failure for a diesel
vehicle? Correct Ans-More than three seconds.
Diesel vehicles are not subject to __________ or _____________ inspections Correct Ans-
tailpipe, LPFET
What action should be taken if it is determined that the underhood label does not match the
engine? Correct 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? Correct 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? Correct 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? Correct Ans-$650
The Consumer Assistance Program will pay a maximum of __________ toward the cost of an
eligible repair. Correct Ans-$500, minus a $20 deductible
During a functional test of the EGR system, the RPM does not change when vacuum is applied.
What are some possible causes? Correct Ans-Stuck EGR pintle, plugged EGR passage
Prior to restraining the vehicle, what should the technician do? Correct Ans-Center the
vehicle on the dyno.
If the technician attempts to access the BAR97 EIS to replace internal computer components,
the 5-gas bench, or pumps, what will occur? Correct Ans-The BAR 97 EIS will lock out,
requiring a service call for repair. It is illegal for technician to access the internal portion of the
machine?
Review (Part 2) Questions & Answers
What constitutes a failure of the crankcase portion of the visible smoke test? Correct 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? Correct Ans-10 Seconds
Which vehicles are not subject to a Visible Smoke Test? Correct Ans-All hybrid vehicles
How long must smoke linger in order to constitute a Visible Smoke Test failure for a diesel
vehicle? Correct Ans-More than three seconds.
Diesel vehicles are not subject to __________ or _____________ inspections Correct Ans-
tailpipe, LPFET
What action should be taken if it is determined that the underhood label does not match the
engine? Correct 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? Correct 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? Correct 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? Correct Ans-$650
The Consumer Assistance Program will pay a maximum of __________ toward the cost of an
eligible repair. Correct Ans-$500, minus a $20 deductible
During a functional test of the EGR system, the RPM does not change when vacuum is applied.
What are some possible causes? Correct Ans-Stuck EGR pintle, plugged EGR passage
Prior to restraining the vehicle, what should the technician do? Correct Ans-Center the
vehicle on the dyno.
If the technician attempts to access the BAR97 EIS to replace internal computer components,
the 5-gas bench, or pumps, what will occur? Correct Ans-The BAR 97 EIS will lock out,
requiring a service call for repair. It is illegal for technician to access the internal portion of the
machine?
