PA Emissions Inspector BOARD
EVALUATION 2026 GUARANTEED PASS
ANSWERS GRADED A+
● Address Maintenance for Inspectors. Answer: Inspectors must
maintain a current address on their driver's licenses to receive updates
from PennDOT.
● Change of Address Reporting. Answer: Can be done by calling
PennDOT's Driver and Vehicle Services Customer Care Center.
● Emissions Training Portal. Answer: Inspectors must keep all
information up to date on the emissions training portal.
● Types of Inspections. Answer: Includes Visual Anti-Tampering Check,
Two-Speed Idle (TSI) Test, Gas-Cap Test, On-Board Diagnostics (OBD)
I/M Checks, and Written Exam.
● Written Exam Requirements. Answer: 50 questions with 80% or
higher required to pass; can retake the exam twice.
● Northern Region Inspector Restrictions. Answer: Cannot perform
emissions inspections on vehicles requiring testing beyond the visual
anti-tampering and gas-cap test.
, ● Requirements for Emissions Inspectors. Answer: Must be 18 years or
older, have a valid driver's license, enroll/qualify with PennDOT, and
complete the EIC course.
● EIC Expiration. Answer: Expires every 2 years; inspectors must
complete EIR training within 6 months of expiration to renew
certification.
● Becoming a CRT. Answer: Complete the EIC course and provide
proof of current ASE A8, T1, or L1 certification or proof of advanced
automotive diagnosis and repair training.
● Air Pollution Overview. Answer: The goal is better air quality and to
reduce health risks caused by pollution.
● Definition of Air Pollution. Answer: Contamination of the atmosphere
by harmful substances like gases, liquids, or solids that can harm human
health, animals, and plants.
● Pollutant Sources. Answer: Can be both natural and human-made.
● Health Impact of Air Pollution. Answer: Increased pollution is linked
to respiratory issues such as asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and COPD.
EVALUATION 2026 GUARANTEED PASS
ANSWERS GRADED A+
● Address Maintenance for Inspectors. Answer: Inspectors must
maintain a current address on their driver's licenses to receive updates
from PennDOT.
● Change of Address Reporting. Answer: Can be done by calling
PennDOT's Driver and Vehicle Services Customer Care Center.
● Emissions Training Portal. Answer: Inspectors must keep all
information up to date on the emissions training portal.
● Types of Inspections. Answer: Includes Visual Anti-Tampering Check,
Two-Speed Idle (TSI) Test, Gas-Cap Test, On-Board Diagnostics (OBD)
I/M Checks, and Written Exam.
● Written Exam Requirements. Answer: 50 questions with 80% or
higher required to pass; can retake the exam twice.
● Northern Region Inspector Restrictions. Answer: Cannot perform
emissions inspections on vehicles requiring testing beyond the visual
anti-tampering and gas-cap test.
, ● Requirements for Emissions Inspectors. Answer: Must be 18 years or
older, have a valid driver's license, enroll/qualify with PennDOT, and
complete the EIC course.
● EIC Expiration. Answer: Expires every 2 years; inspectors must
complete EIR training within 6 months of expiration to renew
certification.
● Becoming a CRT. Answer: Complete the EIC course and provide
proof of current ASE A8, T1, or L1 certification or proof of advanced
automotive diagnosis and repair training.
● Air Pollution Overview. Answer: The goal is better air quality and to
reduce health risks caused by pollution.
● Definition of Air Pollution. Answer: Contamination of the atmosphere
by harmful substances like gases, liquids, or solids that can harm human
health, animals, and plants.
● Pollutant Sources. Answer: Can be both natural and human-made.
● Health Impact of Air Pollution. Answer: Increased pollution is linked
to respiratory issues such as asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and COPD.
