SMOG TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED
A+
1. Inspection Requirements
Q: Which of the following areas in California does NOT require ASM
(Acceleration Simulation Mode) loaded-mode inspections? A. Basic & Change
of Ownership areas B. Biennial areas C. Partially-enhanced areas D. Enhanced
areas
Correct Answer: A. Basic & Change of Ownership areas.
Explanation: ASM testing is typically reserved for "Enhanced" and
"Partially-Enhanced" areas where air quality standards are more difficult to
meet. In "Basic" and "Change of Ownership" areas, a less intensive Two-
Speed Idle (TSI) test is often sufficient.
2. Equipment Calibration
Q: How often must you calibrate the BAR-97 EIS? A. Once a week B. Every 72
hours C. When prompted D. Both B & C
Correct Answer: D. Both B & C.
Explanation: Calibration is a mandatory safety and accuracy protocol. You
are required to perform a calibration at least every 72 hours (3 days), but
you must also perform one immediately whenever the system prompts you
to do so. Failure to adhere to these intervals can lock you out of the testing
system.
3. Administrative Deadlines
, Q: How long does a licensed Smog Check technician have to inform the BAR
in writing of a change of employment? A. 10 days B. 14 days C. 30 days D. 60
days
Correct Answer: B. 14 days.
Explanation: The Bureau of Automotive Repair requires technicians to
maintain updated records regarding their place of employment. If you start,
stop, or change where you perform inspections, you must notify the BAR in
writing within 14 calendar days.
You are a Smog technician working in a test/repair station. The first inspection og
the day is a rare Ferrari 599 model. Your station does not have any service manual,
tools, or personnel for this specific vehicle, although you do find that the vehicle is
listed in the ECS application guide. What is the correct procedure reguarding this
inspection?
A. Advise the customer that you cannot complete the inspection.
B. Advise the customer in writing that you cannot complete the inspection
C. Advise the customer orally and in writing that they will have to take the vehicle
to a dealership if the vehicle fails the inspection
D. Advise the customer orally and in writing that your shop cannot perform repairs
on the vehicle if it fails the inspection -ANSWER ✔✔D. Adivse the customer
orally and in writing the your shop cannot perform repairs on the vehicle if it fails.
Technician A states that calibration gases must be BAR approved. Technician B
states that calibration gases have an expiration date. Who is correct?
A. Techician A
B. Techician B
C. Both Technician A & B
D. Neither techician A or B -ANSWER ✔✔C. Both techician A & B
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED
A+
1. Inspection Requirements
Q: Which of the following areas in California does NOT require ASM
(Acceleration Simulation Mode) loaded-mode inspections? A. Basic & Change
of Ownership areas B. Biennial areas C. Partially-enhanced areas D. Enhanced
areas
Correct Answer: A. Basic & Change of Ownership areas.
Explanation: ASM testing is typically reserved for "Enhanced" and
"Partially-Enhanced" areas where air quality standards are more difficult to
meet. In "Basic" and "Change of Ownership" areas, a less intensive Two-
Speed Idle (TSI) test is often sufficient.
2. Equipment Calibration
Q: How often must you calibrate the BAR-97 EIS? A. Once a week B. Every 72
hours C. When prompted D. Both B & C
Correct Answer: D. Both B & C.
Explanation: Calibration is a mandatory safety and accuracy protocol. You
are required to perform a calibration at least every 72 hours (3 days), but
you must also perform one immediately whenever the system prompts you
to do so. Failure to adhere to these intervals can lock you out of the testing
system.
3. Administrative Deadlines
, Q: How long does a licensed Smog Check technician have to inform the BAR
in writing of a change of employment? A. 10 days B. 14 days C. 30 days D. 60
days
Correct Answer: B. 14 days.
Explanation: The Bureau of Automotive Repair requires technicians to
maintain updated records regarding their place of employment. If you start,
stop, or change where you perform inspections, you must notify the BAR in
writing within 14 calendar days.
You are a Smog technician working in a test/repair station. The first inspection og
the day is a rare Ferrari 599 model. Your station does not have any service manual,
tools, or personnel for this specific vehicle, although you do find that the vehicle is
listed in the ECS application guide. What is the correct procedure reguarding this
inspection?
A. Advise the customer that you cannot complete the inspection.
B. Advise the customer in writing that you cannot complete the inspection
C. Advise the customer orally and in writing that they will have to take the vehicle
to a dealership if the vehicle fails the inspection
D. Advise the customer orally and in writing that your shop cannot perform repairs
on the vehicle if it fails the inspection -ANSWER ✔✔D. Adivse the customer
orally and in writing the your shop cannot perform repairs on the vehicle if it fails.
Technician A states that calibration gases must be BAR approved. Technician B
states that calibration gases have an expiration date. Who is correct?
A. Techician A
B. Techician B
C. Both Technician A & B
D. Neither techician A or B -ANSWER ✔✔C. Both techician A & B
