CA SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR TRAINING
FINAL REVIEW QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
equipped_with_dual_tanks,_tanks_over_50_gal,_vehicles_for_which_no_adapter_is_availa
ble,_or_have_inaccessible_canisters,_unless_the_vapor_line_is_accessible._-
_Correct_answer~_All_vehicles_1976-1995_receive_a_LPFET,_unless____________.
Idle_Test,_Crankcase_Test,_BAR_Snap_Test_-
_Correct_answer~_What_are_the_three_parts_of_a_"visible_smoke_test"_on_a_gasoline_
vehicle?
Automatic_transmission_in_its_normal_driving_gear,_manual_transmission_in_second_gea
r_-
_Correct_answer~_What_gear_should_be_used_when_performing_an_ASM_emissions_tes
t?
Faulty_brakes,_low_oil_pressure,_large_coolant_leak,_tire_failure,_gasoline_leaks,_engine_
noise,_overheating_-
_Correct_answer~_These_items_can_cause_a_vehicle_to_be_rejected_from_an_inspection
.
Tire_pressure,_missing_emission_label,_traction_control_-
_Correct_answer~_These_items_are_not_a_reason_to_reject_vehicle_from_an_inspection
Stoichiometry_-_Correct_answer~_What_is_the_term_for_ideal_combustion_efficiency?
, Advise_the_vehicle_owner_to_have_the_vehicle_diagnosed_to_determine_the_cause_of_t
he_failure_-
_Correct_answer~_If_a_vehicle_fails_an_inspection_for_any_reason,_what_should_the_tec
hnician_do?
Use_the_VIN_on_the_vehicle_and_continue_with_the_inspection._-
_Correct_answer~_If_the_VIN_on_the_registration_and_vehicle_differ,_what_action_shoul
d_the_technician_take?
Notify_the_customer_both_orally_and_in_writing_that_they_are_unable_to_repair_if_it_f
ails._-
_Correct_answer~_If_a_test_and_repair_station_does_not_have_the_tools/equipment_to_
repair_a_vehicle,_what_must_be_done_prior_to_accepting_a_vehicle_for_an_inspection.
Location_of_liquid_fuel_leak,_reason_for_smoke_test_failure,_E.O._numbers_for_aftermar
ket_parts,_component_which_fails_in_"other"_category,_monitors_not_run_to_completio
n,_location_of_inaccessible_canister_for_LPFET._-
_Correct_answer~_What_must_be_noted_on_a_VIR?
Check_for_a_BAR_Referee_Label,_and_continue_with_the_test_if_equipped._-
_Correct_answer~_A_vehicle_has_been_converted_from_diesel_to_gasoline._All_equipme
nt_is_installed_for_the_conversion._What_action_should_the_inspector_take?
Verify_the_aftermarket_parts_are_approved._-
_Correct_answer~_What_action_should_taken_be_when_testing_a_vehicle_with_aftermar
ket_parts?
Basic_-
_Correct_answer~_What_program_area_performs_only_TSI_tests_on_a_biennial_basis?
FINAL REVIEW QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
equipped_with_dual_tanks,_tanks_over_50_gal,_vehicles_for_which_no_adapter_is_availa
ble,_or_have_inaccessible_canisters,_unless_the_vapor_line_is_accessible._-
_Correct_answer~_All_vehicles_1976-1995_receive_a_LPFET,_unless____________.
Idle_Test,_Crankcase_Test,_BAR_Snap_Test_-
_Correct_answer~_What_are_the_three_parts_of_a_"visible_smoke_test"_on_a_gasoline_
vehicle?
Automatic_transmission_in_its_normal_driving_gear,_manual_transmission_in_second_gea
r_-
_Correct_answer~_What_gear_should_be_used_when_performing_an_ASM_emissions_tes
t?
Faulty_brakes,_low_oil_pressure,_large_coolant_leak,_tire_failure,_gasoline_leaks,_engine_
noise,_overheating_-
_Correct_answer~_These_items_can_cause_a_vehicle_to_be_rejected_from_an_inspection
.
Tire_pressure,_missing_emission_label,_traction_control_-
_Correct_answer~_These_items_are_not_a_reason_to_reject_vehicle_from_an_inspection
Stoichiometry_-_Correct_answer~_What_is_the_term_for_ideal_combustion_efficiency?
, Advise_the_vehicle_owner_to_have_the_vehicle_diagnosed_to_determine_the_cause_of_t
he_failure_-
_Correct_answer~_If_a_vehicle_fails_an_inspection_for_any_reason,_what_should_the_tec
hnician_do?
Use_the_VIN_on_the_vehicle_and_continue_with_the_inspection._-
_Correct_answer~_If_the_VIN_on_the_registration_and_vehicle_differ,_what_action_shoul
d_the_technician_take?
Notify_the_customer_both_orally_and_in_writing_that_they_are_unable_to_repair_if_it_f
ails._-
_Correct_answer~_If_a_test_and_repair_station_does_not_have_the_tools/equipment_to_
repair_a_vehicle,_what_must_be_done_prior_to_accepting_a_vehicle_for_an_inspection.
Location_of_liquid_fuel_leak,_reason_for_smoke_test_failure,_E.O._numbers_for_aftermar
ket_parts,_component_which_fails_in_"other"_category,_monitors_not_run_to_completio
n,_location_of_inaccessible_canister_for_LPFET._-
_Correct_answer~_What_must_be_noted_on_a_VIR?
Check_for_a_BAR_Referee_Label,_and_continue_with_the_test_if_equipped._-
_Correct_answer~_A_vehicle_has_been_converted_from_diesel_to_gasoline._All_equipme
nt_is_installed_for_the_conversion._What_action_should_the_inspector_take?
Verify_the_aftermarket_parts_are_approved._-
_Correct_answer~_What_action_should_taken_be_when_testing_a_vehicle_with_aftermar
ket_parts?
Basic_-
_Correct_answer~_What_program_area_performs_only_TSI_tests_on_a_biennial_basis?