Ca Smog Check Inspector Training
Final Review (Part 2) Exam Questions
& Answers5
Only smoke emitted from the crankcase vent hoses (PCV System) during the inspection for
visible smoke. - ANSWERS-What constitutes a failure of the crankcase portion of the visible
smoke test?
10 Seconds - ANSWERS-How long should the tailpipe and crankcase be observed during the idle
portion of the Visible Smoke Test?
All hybrid vehicles - ANSWERS-Which vehicles are not subject to a Visible Smoke Test?
More than three seconds. - ANSWERS-How long must smoke linger in order to constitute a
Visible Smoke Test failure for a diesel vehicle?
tailpipe, LPFET - ANSWERS-Diesel vehicles are not subject to __________ or _____________
inspections
Determine if either the hood or engine has been changed. - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-What is the minimum amount a consumer must spend before they become
eligible for a Repair Cost Waiver?
$500, minus a $20 deductible - ANSWERS-The Consumer Assistance Program will pay a
maximum of __________ toward the cost of an eligible repair.
Stuck EGR pintle, plugged EGR passage - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-If the technician attempts to access the BAR97
EIS to replace internal computer components, the 5-gas bench, or pumps, what will occur?
The hose cannot be lengthened or shortened. Any modification or damage to the hose will
require replacement. - ANSWERS-What is the maximum distance a shop/technician can
lengthen or shorten a sample hose for the BAR97 EIS?
If the vehicle cannot maintain the appropriate vehicle speed and RPM. - ANSWERS-Under what
condition can an inspector shift a manual transmission out of second gear during an ASM
inspection?
Enter NONE into the EIS. - ANSWERS-What entry should be made into the BAR97 EIS if the
GVWR information for a light duty truck is illegible or missing?
Final Review (Part 2) Exam Questions
& Answers5
Only smoke emitted from the crankcase vent hoses (PCV System) during the inspection for
visible smoke. - ANSWERS-What constitutes a failure of the crankcase portion of the visible
smoke test?
10 Seconds - ANSWERS-How long should the tailpipe and crankcase be observed during the idle
portion of the Visible Smoke Test?
All hybrid vehicles - ANSWERS-Which vehicles are not subject to a Visible Smoke Test?
More than three seconds. - ANSWERS-How long must smoke linger in order to constitute a
Visible Smoke Test failure for a diesel vehicle?
tailpipe, LPFET - ANSWERS-Diesel vehicles are not subject to __________ or _____________
inspections
Determine if either the hood or engine has been changed. - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-What is the minimum amount a consumer must spend before they become
eligible for a Repair Cost Waiver?
$500, minus a $20 deductible - ANSWERS-The Consumer Assistance Program will pay a
maximum of __________ toward the cost of an eligible repair.
Stuck EGR pintle, plugged EGR passage - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-If the technician attempts to access the BAR97
EIS to replace internal computer components, the 5-gas bench, or pumps, what will occur?
The hose cannot be lengthened or shortened. Any modification or damage to the hose will
require replacement. - ANSWERS-What is the maximum distance a shop/technician can
lengthen or shorten a sample hose for the BAR97 EIS?
If the vehicle cannot maintain the appropriate vehicle speed and RPM. - ANSWERS-Under what
condition can an inspector shift a manual transmission out of second gear during an ASM
inspection?
Enter NONE into the EIS. - ANSWERS-What entry should be made into the BAR97 EIS if the
GVWR information for a light duty truck is illegible or missing?
