CA SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR
TRAINING FINAL REVIEW (PART 2)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT RATED A+
Crankcase Smoke Failure
What constitutes a failure of the crankcase portion of the visible smoke test?
The release of visible smoke emitted from the crankcase vent hoses (PCV
system) during the inspection.
Observation Duration (Idle)
How long should the tailpipe and crankcase be observed during the idle
portion of the Visible Smoke Test?
10 seconds.
Visible Smoke Test Exemptions
Which vehicles are not subject to a Visible Smoke Test?
All hybrid vehicles are currently exempt from this specific test.
Diesel Smoke Lingering
How long must smoke linger to constitute a Visible Smoke Test failure for a
diesel vehicle?
More than three seconds.
Diesel Inspection Exemptions
Diesel vehicles are not subject to which two specific inspection types?
, Tailpipe emissions testing and the Low Pressure Fuel Evaporative Test
(LPFET).
Determine if either the hood or engine has been changed. -ANSWER ✔✔What
action should be taken if it is determined that the underhood label does not match
the engine?
Consult the ECS manual to determine required equipment and timing settings. -
ANSWER ✔✔If it is determined that a hood has been replaced and the underhood
label is missing or incorrect for the vehicle, what action should be taken?
Refer the vehicle to the referee for certification. -ANSWER ✔✔If it is determined
that an engine has been changed and the vehicle is not equipped with a BAR
Referee Label, what action should be taken?
$650 -ANSWER ✔✔What is the minimum amount a consumer must spend before
they become eligible for a Repair Cost Waiver?
$500, minus a $20 deductible -ANSWER ✔✔The Consumer Assistance Program
will pay a maximum of __________ toward the cost of an eligible repair.
Stuck EGR pintle, plugged EGR passage -ANSWER ✔✔During a functional test
of the EGR system, the RPM does not change when vacuum is applied. What are
some possible causes?
Center the vehicle on the dyno. -ANSWER ✔✔Prior to restraining the vehicle,
what should the technician do?
The BAR 97 EIS will lock out, requiring a service call for repair. It is illegal for
technician to access the internal portion of the machine? -ANSWER ✔✔If the
TRAINING FINAL REVIEW (PART 2)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT RATED A+
Crankcase Smoke Failure
What constitutes a failure of the crankcase portion of the visible smoke test?
The release of visible smoke emitted from the crankcase vent hoses (PCV
system) during the inspection.
Observation Duration (Idle)
How long should the tailpipe and crankcase be observed during the idle
portion of the Visible Smoke Test?
10 seconds.
Visible Smoke Test Exemptions
Which vehicles are not subject to a Visible Smoke Test?
All hybrid vehicles are currently exempt from this specific test.
Diesel Smoke Lingering
How long must smoke linger to constitute a Visible Smoke Test failure for a
diesel vehicle?
More than three seconds.
Diesel Inspection Exemptions
Diesel vehicles are not subject to which two specific inspection types?
, Tailpipe emissions testing and the Low Pressure Fuel Evaporative Test
(LPFET).
Determine if either the hood or engine has been changed. -ANSWER ✔✔What
action should be taken if it is determined that the underhood label does not match
the engine?
Consult the ECS manual to determine required equipment and timing settings. -
ANSWER ✔✔If it is determined that a hood has been replaced and the underhood
label is missing or incorrect for the vehicle, what action should be taken?
Refer the vehicle to the referee for certification. -ANSWER ✔✔If it is determined
that an engine has been changed and the vehicle is not equipped with a BAR
Referee Label, what action should be taken?
$650 -ANSWER ✔✔What is the minimum amount a consumer must spend before
they become eligible for a Repair Cost Waiver?
$500, minus a $20 deductible -ANSWER ✔✔The Consumer Assistance Program
will pay a maximum of __________ toward the cost of an eligible repair.
Stuck EGR pintle, plugged EGR passage -ANSWER ✔✔During a functional test
of the EGR system, the RPM does not change when vacuum is applied. What are
some possible causes?
Center the vehicle on the dyno. -ANSWER ✔✔Prior to restraining the vehicle,
what should the technician do?
The BAR 97 EIS will lock out, requiring a service call for repair. It is illegal for
technician to access the internal portion of the machine? -ANSWER ✔✔If the
