SMOG TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED
A+
1. ASM Loaded-Mode Inspections
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 designed for areas with more significant air
quality challenges. In "Basic" and "Change of Ownership" areas, the
emission testing requirements are less stringent, typically utilizing a Two-
Speed Idle (TSI) test rather than the loaded dynamometer test.
2. BAR-97 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 the backbone of data integrity in the Smog
Check program. You must calibrate at least every 72 hours to ensure the
equipment remains accurate. However, the system is also programmed to
trigger a mandatory calibration whenever the equipment prompts you to,
often due to environmental fluctuations or sensor drift. If you ignore the
prompt, the system will eventually prevent you from running further tests.
How long does a licensed smog check technician have to inform the BAR in
writing of change of employment?
, A. 10 days
B. 14 dyas
C. 30 days
D. 60 dyas -ANSWER ✔✔B. 14 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. ASM Loaded-Mode Inspections
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 designed for areas with more significant air
quality challenges. In "Basic" and "Change of Ownership" areas, the
emission testing requirements are less stringent, typically utilizing a Two-
Speed Idle (TSI) test rather than the loaded dynamometer test.
2. BAR-97 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 the backbone of data integrity in the Smog
Check program. You must calibrate at least every 72 hours to ensure the
equipment remains accurate. However, the system is also programmed to
trigger a mandatory calibration whenever the equipment prompts you to,
often due to environmental fluctuations or sensor drift. If you ignore the
prompt, the system will eventually prevent you from running further tests.
How long does a licensed smog check technician have to inform the BAR in
writing of change of employment?
, A. 10 days
B. 14 dyas
C. 30 days
D. 60 dyas -ANSWER ✔✔B. 14 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
