Smog Check Inspector Level 1 STUDYGUIDE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A 2025 LATEST
Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ? (2)
Certification type and emission control requirements
If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may either be ___ or ___.
Idled or driven normally as necessary to achieve normal operating temperature
Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for visible smoke?
Gasoline and Diesel
What is the BAR snap test ?
Quickly push and release the accelerator pedal from idle position to between 2,000- 3,000 RPM then
immediately allow the engine to return to idle.
What is an under hood emission control label? Indicates the vehicles ___?
Certification type ( California or Federal)
Does a missing or ilegible emission control label constitute in an inspection failure?
No, you can proceed with the inspection provided that the required emission controls can be determined using
other sources
For gasoline powered vehicles with stop-start systems, the inspector shall visually inspect for ___? And in what
position ?
,Liquid fuel leaks and key on engine off (KOEO)
A SPCNS vehicle may be built from ? (3 things )
Kit cars, new or used parts, dismantled vehicles that are reconstructed but do not resemble the original make
Vehicles 95' and older are tested on which machine ?
OBD 1
Vehicles 96' and newer are tested on which machine ?
OBD II
Gasoline vehicles 76' to 99' are tested on which machine ?
BAR 97
2000 and newer are tested on which machine ?
OIS
98 and newer diesel vehicles are tested on which machine ?
OIS
What does the crankcase test consist of? 👀💨 and for how long?
Observe the engine crankcase for 10 seconds
, A certification of compliance is not required for which type of vehicles ?
Government fleet vehicles
Who qualifies for a waiver ? 🇺🇸
Military personnel
Change of ownership area 76' to 99' MY vehicles are subject to what kind of emissions test ? Hint: tailpipe
2 speed idle test
No repairs or diagnoses can be performed at a TEST ONLY station except for minor repairs such as ..?
The reconnection of hoses and vacuum lines
When applicable a directed vehicles may also be certified where ?
Bar referee facility
If a vehicle fails smog, and get the needed repairs done, which station should they refer back to ?
Any STAR certified station
Directed vehicles can only receive a smog check certification from which stations ?
Star test only and star test repair
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A 2025 LATEST
Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ? (2)
Certification type and emission control requirements
If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may either be ___ or ___.
Idled or driven normally as necessary to achieve normal operating temperature
Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for visible smoke?
Gasoline and Diesel
What is the BAR snap test ?
Quickly push and release the accelerator pedal from idle position to between 2,000- 3,000 RPM then
immediately allow the engine to return to idle.
What is an under hood emission control label? Indicates the vehicles ___?
Certification type ( California or Federal)
Does a missing or ilegible emission control label constitute in an inspection failure?
No, you can proceed with the inspection provided that the required emission controls can be determined using
other sources
For gasoline powered vehicles with stop-start systems, the inspector shall visually inspect for ___? And in what
position ?
,Liquid fuel leaks and key on engine off (KOEO)
A SPCNS vehicle may be built from ? (3 things )
Kit cars, new or used parts, dismantled vehicles that are reconstructed but do not resemble the original make
Vehicles 95' and older are tested on which machine ?
OBD 1
Vehicles 96' and newer are tested on which machine ?
OBD II
Gasoline vehicles 76' to 99' are tested on which machine ?
BAR 97
2000 and newer are tested on which machine ?
OIS
98 and newer diesel vehicles are tested on which machine ?
OIS
What does the crankcase test consist of? 👀💨 and for how long?
Observe the engine crankcase for 10 seconds
, A certification of compliance is not required for which type of vehicles ?
Government fleet vehicles
Who qualifies for a waiver ? 🇺🇸
Military personnel
Change of ownership area 76' to 99' MY vehicles are subject to what kind of emissions test ? Hint: tailpipe
2 speed idle test
No repairs or diagnoses can be performed at a TEST ONLY station except for minor repairs such as ..?
The reconnection of hoses and vacuum lines
When applicable a directed vehicles may also be certified where ?
Bar referee facility
If a vehicle fails smog, and get the needed repairs done, which station should they refer back to ?
Any STAR certified station
Directed vehicles can only receive a smog check certification from which stations ?
Star test only and star test repair
