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CA SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM LATEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What does the state referee provide ? - ANSWER-Special test
services including unique services not performed in conventional
smog check stations
Which areas are LESS polluted than enhanced areas? -
ANSWER-Basic areas
Older vehicles from 76-99 are subject to what kind if emissions
test ? - ANSWER-Dyno- OBD I
When inspecting a government fleet vehicle what vehicle
information is needed ? - ANSWER-Bar file number
What should the tech do if the VIN # on the bar code is illegible ?
- ANSWER-Then you must input it manually
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Diesel vehicles that are 98 and newer require which two
functional tests ?? - ANSWER-OBD and MIL (malfunction
indicator light)
The visible smoke test consists of ? - ANSWER-3 bar snap tests
An aftermarket intake replacement manifold may be made of
different material than the origin such as ?? - ANSWER-Aluminum
instead of cast iron
What is an Add- On part ? - ANSWER-Any aftermarket part which
is not a modified part or a replacement
The number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass OBD test on
Gasoline vehicles 96-99 is..? - ANSWER-Any one
Number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass the OBD test for
2000 and newer gasoline vehicles is ..? - ANSWER-EVAP system
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Number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass OBD test for 98-
2006 diesel vehicles is ? - ANSWER-Zero
Number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass the OBD TEST
for 2007 and newer diesel vehicles is ? - ANSWER-Any two
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
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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
CA SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM LATEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What does the state referee provide ? - ANSWER-Special test
services including unique services not performed in conventional
smog check stations
Which areas are LESS polluted than enhanced areas? -
ANSWER-Basic areas
Older vehicles from 76-99 are subject to what kind if emissions
test ? - ANSWER-Dyno- OBD I
When inspecting a government fleet vehicle what vehicle
information is needed ? - ANSWER-Bar file number
What should the tech do if the VIN # on the bar code is illegible ?
- ANSWER-Then you must input it manually
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Diesel vehicles that are 98 and newer require which two
functional tests ?? - ANSWER-OBD and MIL (malfunction
indicator light)
The visible smoke test consists of ? - ANSWER-3 bar snap tests
An aftermarket intake replacement manifold may be made of
different material than the origin such as ?? - ANSWER-Aluminum
instead of cast iron
What is an Add- On part ? - ANSWER-Any aftermarket part which
is not a modified part or a replacement
The number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass OBD test on
Gasoline vehicles 96-99 is..? - ANSWER-Any one
Number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass the OBD test for
2000 and newer gasoline vehicles is ..? - ANSWER-EVAP system
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Number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass OBD test for 98-
2006 diesel vehicles is ? - ANSWER-Zero
Number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass the OBD TEST
for 2007 and newer diesel vehicles is ? - ANSWER-Any two
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
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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
