CA SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+.
What does the crankcase test consist of? 👀💨 and for how long?
- ANSWER-
Observe the engine crankcase for 10 seconds
A certification of compliance is not required for which type of
vehicles ? - ANSWER-Government fleet vehicles
Who is responsible for the sublet repairs ? - ANSWER-The
dealers- need customer consent of course
The smog check sign shall be how many inches wide and how
many inches tall? (Measurements for the sign) - ANSWER-24
wide x 30 height
If a vehicle is registered in the enhanced area but it garaged in s
basic area it must undergo ..? - ANSWER-An enhanced area
inspection
,If a vehicle has tampered emission control equipment then what
cannot be issued to them ? They don't qualify for a ..? -
ANSWER-Repair cost waiver
All 95 and older equipped with EGR and are subject to a two
speed idle test must undergo the EGR functional test - ANSWER-
If the MIL does not illuminate at all in the KOEO position or if it
continuously flashes with the engine running then this indicates
that
Pass fail determination - bar snap test?? - ANSWER-Pass the
vehicle if the vehicle does not emit smoke during the idle test,
crankcase test and both of the final two bar snap tests. Fail if
smoke does come out on either of the final two bar snap tests
Diesel- a visible smoke plume observed 5 to 15 feet from the
tailpipes that lingers for more than 3 seconds on either of the
final 2 bar snap tests. Pass or fail - ANSWER-Fail
Pass or fail? Any visible smoke observed during the idle test ? -
ANSWER-Fail What is the crankcase PCV test? - ANSWER-
Continue to leave the engine running, go to vehicles engine
compartment open the good and determine whether any smoke
is coming from the crankcase pcv system (observe for 10
seconds)
, What is the EVAP test ? - ANSWER-Detects any leaks for
vehicles 95' and older
What is the Bar snap test? - ANSWER-It's part of the bar 97 tests
older vehicles 99 and older. Ensure that the RPM falls in between
2000 and 3000observe the tailpipe exhaust plume for 10 seconds
(3 times)
When calibrating the bar 97 which gases does it have ? -
ANSWER-Zero, high, and low
When calibrating the EVAP machine what do you need to do ? –
ANSWER-Attach the red hose to the machine need ti open up the
compressed nitrogen
What is the PCV system ? Reduces which two gases - ANSWER-
Contains the flow of crankcase fumes (blow by gases) into the
intake manifold to reduce hydrocarbons (HC) and Carbon
Monoxide (CO)
TAC (thermostatic air cleaner) need to make sure everything is
present and installed properly. Make sure that the air filter
element is..? - ANSWER-Not oversized and that there are no
additional holes in the air cleaner housing
EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+.
What does the crankcase test consist of? 👀💨 and for how long?
- ANSWER-
Observe the engine crankcase for 10 seconds
A certification of compliance is not required for which type of
vehicles ? - ANSWER-Government fleet vehicles
Who is responsible for the sublet repairs ? - ANSWER-The
dealers- need customer consent of course
The smog check sign shall be how many inches wide and how
many inches tall? (Measurements for the sign) - ANSWER-24
wide x 30 height
If a vehicle is registered in the enhanced area but it garaged in s
basic area it must undergo ..? - ANSWER-An enhanced area
inspection
,If a vehicle has tampered emission control equipment then what
cannot be issued to them ? They don't qualify for a ..? -
ANSWER-Repair cost waiver
All 95 and older equipped with EGR and are subject to a two
speed idle test must undergo the EGR functional test - ANSWER-
If the MIL does not illuminate at all in the KOEO position or if it
continuously flashes with the engine running then this indicates
that
Pass fail determination - bar snap test?? - ANSWER-Pass the
vehicle if the vehicle does not emit smoke during the idle test,
crankcase test and both of the final two bar snap tests. Fail if
smoke does come out on either of the final two bar snap tests
Diesel- a visible smoke plume observed 5 to 15 feet from the
tailpipes that lingers for more than 3 seconds on either of the
final 2 bar snap tests. Pass or fail - ANSWER-Fail
Pass or fail? Any visible smoke observed during the idle test ? -
ANSWER-Fail What is the crankcase PCV test? - ANSWER-
Continue to leave the engine running, go to vehicles engine
compartment open the good and determine whether any smoke
is coming from the crankcase pcv system (observe for 10
seconds)
, What is the EVAP test ? - ANSWER-Detects any leaks for
vehicles 95' and older
What is the Bar snap test? - ANSWER-It's part of the bar 97 tests
older vehicles 99 and older. Ensure that the RPM falls in between
2000 and 3000observe the tailpipe exhaust plume for 10 seconds
(3 times)
When calibrating the bar 97 which gases does it have ? -
ANSWER-Zero, high, and low
When calibrating the EVAP machine what do you need to do ? –
ANSWER-Attach the red hose to the machine need ti open up the
compressed nitrogen
What is the PCV system ? Reduces which two gases - ANSWER-
Contains the flow of crankcase fumes (blow by gases) into the
intake manifold to reduce hydrocarbons (HC) and Carbon
Monoxide (CO)
TAC (thermostatic air cleaner) need to make sure everything is
present and installed properly. Make sure that the air filter
element is..? - ANSWER-Not oversized and that there are no
additional holes in the air cleaner housing
