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SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM 2 CA
EXAM Questions and Answers Latest
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1. Number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass the OBD test for 2000
and newer gasoline vehicles is ..? - correct answer - EVAP system
2. Number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass OBD test for 98-2006
diesel vehicles is ? - correct answer - Zero
3. What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?) - correct answer -
2500 rpm and Idle
4. What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests? -
correct answer - 50/15 and 25/25 test
5. What does DAD stand for ? - correct answer - Data acquisition device
6. Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air
quality.. what are they ? - correct answer - Enhanced, Basic, and
Change of Ownership
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7. Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? - correct
answer - Enhanced areas ( these areas do not meet federal or state air
quality standards for ozone and carbon monoxide)
8. If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't match the registration documents
what should the inspector do? - correct answer - 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
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9. If VIN and plate entries are correct and communication failure
continues what should the tech do? How do you proceed? - correct
answer - Complete the inspection as promoted by the EIS.
10. The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ? - correct
answer - Part manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters,
the applicable vehicles for which it can be ínstalled
11. What are Grey Market Vehicles? - correct answer - Vehicles that
were manufacturered for sale outside the u.s and imported into the US
12. In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first? - correct
answer - 2500 RPM run for 30 seconds
13. vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe
test ?? - correct answer - Two speed idle
14. On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to
ask for what to input into the system ? - correct answer - BAR FILE #
(thereby preventing a certificate of compliance from being issues) N/A
SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM 2 CA
EXAM Questions and Answers Latest
Versions 2025 G TOP RATED A+
1. Number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass the OBD test for 2000
and newer gasoline vehicles is ..? - correct answer - EVAP system
2. Number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass OBD test for 98-2006
diesel vehicles is ? - correct answer - Zero
3. What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?) - correct answer -
2500 rpm and Idle
4. What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests? -
correct answer - 50/15 and 25/25 test
5. What does DAD stand for ? - correct answer - Data acquisition device
6. Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air
quality.. what are they ? - correct answer - Enhanced, Basic, and
Change of Ownership
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7. Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? - correct
answer - Enhanced areas ( these areas do not meet federal or state air
quality standards for ozone and carbon monoxide)
8. If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't match the registration documents
what should the inspector do? - correct answer - 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
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9. If VIN and plate entries are correct and communication failure
continues what should the tech do? How do you proceed? - correct
answer - Complete the inspection as promoted by the EIS.
10. The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ? - correct
answer - Part manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters,
the applicable vehicles for which it can be ínstalled
11. What are Grey Market Vehicles? - correct answer - Vehicles that
were manufacturered for sale outside the u.s and imported into the US
12. In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first? - correct
answer - 2500 RPM run for 30 seconds
13. vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe
test ?? - correct answer - Two speed idle
14. On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to
ask for what to input into the system ? - correct answer - BAR FILE #
(thereby preventing a certificate of compliance from being issues) N/A
