SMOG LEVEL 1 PRACTICE TEST 2025
QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED
ANMSWERS!!
What are the names of the three main inspection program areas in California? - ANSWER - enhanced,
basic and change of ownership
How many smog technician(s) are required to perform testing/repair at a licensed smog check station
during the hours the station is open? - ANSWER - any amount who represents both license all hours of
operation
Can a registered Automotive Repair Dealer (ARD) contract with a customer to perform smog check
repairs on vehicles that fail a smog check inspection without being a licensed smog check test and repair
station? - ANSWER - no
What vehicle identification label must be affixed to a specially constructed vehicle (SPCN) for a test only
or test and repair station to inspect the vehicle? - ANSWER - referee label
May a test and repair station sublet a smog check inspection to a test only station? - ANSWER - no
May a licensed smog technician working at a test only station perform minor adjustments to ignition
timing? - ANSWER - no, cant do timing adjustments
List 3 reasons a smog check technician may reject a vehicle for inspection - ANSWER - unsafe, unfit, not
compatible (incompatible)
A consumer's vehicle failed a smog inspection (high emissions) at a test only station. The consumer had
the vehicle repaired at a non-licensed repair facility at a cost of $487. An "after repairs" smog inspection
was performed, and the vehicle still failed for high emissions. Does the vehicle qualify for a $450 cost
waiver? - ANSWER - no because the repairs weren't done by a licensed station and technician
, A test and repair station doesn't have the appropriate tools/equipment to repair a particular vehicle
they are about to inspect. What obligation, if any, does the station have toward the customer prior to
performing the smog inspection? - ANSWER - inform the customer on writing and verbally that if the
vehicle fails, the station doesn't have the equipment to repair the vehicle
Where should a customer be directed if they feel their smog inspection and/or repairs were performed
incorrectly? - ANSWER - BAR referee
During a visual inspection, a technician notices that a light duty truck has dual fuel tanks, one OEM and
the other aftermarket tank. What action should be taken by the technician as a result of this finding? -
ANSWER - Find EO# on aftermarket tank. If none found then fail the vehicle.
During a visual inspection, the technician notices that an OEM air cleaner is missing, and a non-approved
aftermarket cleaner is installed. What action should be taken by the technician as a result of this
finding? - ANSWER - research APL and proceed accordingly
During a visual inspection, OEM catalytic converter is noted as missing, and in its place is a small
aftermarket catalytic converter. What action should be taken by the technician as a result of this
finding? - ANSWER - find EO#
When inspecting a kit car (SPCN), a grey market vehicle, or a vehicle with an engine change, the
technician should look for a BAR referee label. What is the primary purpose of the BAR referee label? -
ANSWER - takes place of under hood label and has vehicle information
Some vehicles may experience difficulties conducting the OBD II functional test. BAR provides technical
information about these vehicles. Where can this document be found and what is the name of this
document? - ANSWER - OBD II test ability reference guide, located on BAR's website.
An independent repair dealer may replace a defective emissions control part that may be covered under
warranty. True or False? - ANSWER - True, but inform customer about their warranty's
Where should a customer be directed when repairs for emissions failures were unsuccessful and the
cost limit has been reached? What additional information/documentation does the customer need
QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED
ANMSWERS!!
What are the names of the three main inspection program areas in California? - ANSWER - enhanced,
basic and change of ownership
How many smog technician(s) are required to perform testing/repair at a licensed smog check station
during the hours the station is open? - ANSWER - any amount who represents both license all hours of
operation
Can a registered Automotive Repair Dealer (ARD) contract with a customer to perform smog check
repairs on vehicles that fail a smog check inspection without being a licensed smog check test and repair
station? - ANSWER - no
What vehicle identification label must be affixed to a specially constructed vehicle (SPCN) for a test only
or test and repair station to inspect the vehicle? - ANSWER - referee label
May a test and repair station sublet a smog check inspection to a test only station? - ANSWER - no
May a licensed smog technician working at a test only station perform minor adjustments to ignition
timing? - ANSWER - no, cant do timing adjustments
List 3 reasons a smog check technician may reject a vehicle for inspection - ANSWER - unsafe, unfit, not
compatible (incompatible)
A consumer's vehicle failed a smog inspection (high emissions) at a test only station. The consumer had
the vehicle repaired at a non-licensed repair facility at a cost of $487. An "after repairs" smog inspection
was performed, and the vehicle still failed for high emissions. Does the vehicle qualify for a $450 cost
waiver? - ANSWER - no because the repairs weren't done by a licensed station and technician
, A test and repair station doesn't have the appropriate tools/equipment to repair a particular vehicle
they are about to inspect. What obligation, if any, does the station have toward the customer prior to
performing the smog inspection? - ANSWER - inform the customer on writing and verbally that if the
vehicle fails, the station doesn't have the equipment to repair the vehicle
Where should a customer be directed if they feel their smog inspection and/or repairs were performed
incorrectly? - ANSWER - BAR referee
During a visual inspection, a technician notices that a light duty truck has dual fuel tanks, one OEM and
the other aftermarket tank. What action should be taken by the technician as a result of this finding? -
ANSWER - Find EO# on aftermarket tank. If none found then fail the vehicle.
During a visual inspection, the technician notices that an OEM air cleaner is missing, and a non-approved
aftermarket cleaner is installed. What action should be taken by the technician as a result of this
finding? - ANSWER - research APL and proceed accordingly
During a visual inspection, OEM catalytic converter is noted as missing, and in its place is a small
aftermarket catalytic converter. What action should be taken by the technician as a result of this
finding? - ANSWER - find EO#
When inspecting a kit car (SPCN), a grey market vehicle, or a vehicle with an engine change, the
technician should look for a BAR referee label. What is the primary purpose of the BAR referee label? -
ANSWER - takes place of under hood label and has vehicle information
Some vehicles may experience difficulties conducting the OBD II functional test. BAR provides technical
information about these vehicles. Where can this document be found and what is the name of this
document? - ANSWER - OBD II test ability reference guide, located on BAR's website.
An independent repair dealer may replace a defective emissions control part that may be covered under
warranty. True or False? - ANSWER - True, but inform customer about their warranty's
Where should a customer be directed when repairs for emissions failures were unsuccessful and the
cost limit has been reached? What additional information/documentation does the customer need
