Smog Inspector Level 2 Exam Review 2026 | Emissions
Diagnostics, Inspection Procedures & Regulations | Graded
A+
1. What is the correct outcome of the gasoline visible smoke inspection
program if smoke is observed during the snap throttle events?
The vehicle passes.
The vehicle is exempt from inspection.
The vehicle requires further inspection.
The vehicle fails.
2. What is the time frame within which a Smog check inspector must notify the
Bureau of Automotive Repair about a change of employment?
30 days
7 days
14 days
60 days
3. During the inspection of the fuel system, the vehicle is to be rejected if:
The fuel tank is not securely attached
Filler tube cap is missing
There is a fuel leakage at any location
All of the above
4. Discuss the roles of Technician A and Technician B in relation to the duties of
a California smog check referee.
, Technician A is responsible for vehicle maintenance, while Technician
B handles emissions testing.
Technician A focuses on resolving disputes, while Technician B
emphasizes the referee's ability to inspect gross polluter vehicles.
Technician A and B have no relevant duties related to smog checks.
Technician A and B both perform smog inspections without any
dispute resolution.
5. What is the correct answer regarding the types of smog check repairs that
can be sublet to a specialty shop?
exhaust repairs
transmission repairs
computer programming
all of the above
6. If a technician neglects to wear safety glasses and has long hair loose while
inspecting a vehicle, what potential risks could arise?
Increased efficiency in inspection.
Improved visibility of engine parts.
No significant risks present.
Injury from engine components or debris.
7. Can a certified smog check inspector replace a failed vacuum pump of the
EIS machine?
True
False
, Only if trained
Only if authorized
8. Describe the significance of the 'BAR label' in the context of smog check
inspections.
The 'BAR label' is a certification for smog check technicians.
The 'BAR label' indicates that a grey market vehicle has passed the
initial inspection and can be inspected at any certified station
thereafter.
The 'BAR label' is required for all vehicles undergoing smog checks.
The 'BAR label' signifies that a vehicle is exempt from smog checks.
9. During the visual portion of a smog check inspection, the smog check
inspector has several options when inputting inspection results into the
EIS/BAR 97 machine. Those inputs include:
N/A, pass, defective, disconnected, modified, missing
tampered, pass, fail, N/A
N/A, pass, missing, defective, connected, modified
pass, fail, missing, modified, disconnected, N/A
10. Which technician's statement about the ASM test using the EIS machine is
correct?
Technician B only
Neither Technician A nor B
Both Technician A & B
Technician A only
, 11. Which type of vehicle is exempt from smog check inspections according to
the regulations?
solely electric vehicles
gasoline vehicles
propane vehicles
natural gas vehicles
12. What is the correct procedure for performing the low pressure fuel evap test
on a vehicle?
The vehicle must be jacked up to access the vent hose.
The test can be performed without any access to the vent hose.
The vehicle should not be jacked up to access the vent hose.
The vapor hose must be pinched while the vehicle is running.
13. If a technician incorrectly believes that jacking up the vehicle is necessary for
the low pressure fuel evap test, what potential issues could arise during the
inspection process?
The technician will gain a better understanding of vehicle mechanics.
The technician may overlook important safety protocols and fail to
perform the test correctly.
The technician will ensure that all safety protocols are followed.
The technician will complete the inspection more quickly and
efficiently.
14. Which vehicles would receive a gas cap test?
1981-1995
Diagnostics, Inspection Procedures & Regulations | Graded
A+
1. What is the correct outcome of the gasoline visible smoke inspection
program if smoke is observed during the snap throttle events?
The vehicle passes.
The vehicle is exempt from inspection.
The vehicle requires further inspection.
The vehicle fails.
2. What is the time frame within which a Smog check inspector must notify the
Bureau of Automotive Repair about a change of employment?
30 days
7 days
14 days
60 days
3. During the inspection of the fuel system, the vehicle is to be rejected if:
The fuel tank is not securely attached
Filler tube cap is missing
There is a fuel leakage at any location
All of the above
4. Discuss the roles of Technician A and Technician B in relation to the duties of
a California smog check referee.
, Technician A is responsible for vehicle maintenance, while Technician
B handles emissions testing.
Technician A focuses on resolving disputes, while Technician B
emphasizes the referee's ability to inspect gross polluter vehicles.
Technician A and B have no relevant duties related to smog checks.
Technician A and B both perform smog inspections without any
dispute resolution.
5. What is the correct answer regarding the types of smog check repairs that
can be sublet to a specialty shop?
exhaust repairs
transmission repairs
computer programming
all of the above
6. If a technician neglects to wear safety glasses and has long hair loose while
inspecting a vehicle, what potential risks could arise?
Increased efficiency in inspection.
Improved visibility of engine parts.
No significant risks present.
Injury from engine components or debris.
7. Can a certified smog check inspector replace a failed vacuum pump of the
EIS machine?
True
False
, Only if trained
Only if authorized
8. Describe the significance of the 'BAR label' in the context of smog check
inspections.
The 'BAR label' is a certification for smog check technicians.
The 'BAR label' indicates that a grey market vehicle has passed the
initial inspection and can be inspected at any certified station
thereafter.
The 'BAR label' is required for all vehicles undergoing smog checks.
The 'BAR label' signifies that a vehicle is exempt from smog checks.
9. During the visual portion of a smog check inspection, the smog check
inspector has several options when inputting inspection results into the
EIS/BAR 97 machine. Those inputs include:
N/A, pass, defective, disconnected, modified, missing
tampered, pass, fail, N/A
N/A, pass, missing, defective, connected, modified
pass, fail, missing, modified, disconnected, N/A
10. Which technician's statement about the ASM test using the EIS machine is
correct?
Technician B only
Neither Technician A nor B
Both Technician A & B
Technician A only
, 11. Which type of vehicle is exempt from smog check inspections according to
the regulations?
solely electric vehicles
gasoline vehicles
propane vehicles
natural gas vehicles
12. What is the correct procedure for performing the low pressure fuel evap test
on a vehicle?
The vehicle must be jacked up to access the vent hose.
The test can be performed without any access to the vent hose.
The vehicle should not be jacked up to access the vent hose.
The vapor hose must be pinched while the vehicle is running.
13. If a technician incorrectly believes that jacking up the vehicle is necessary for
the low pressure fuel evap test, what potential issues could arise during the
inspection process?
The technician will gain a better understanding of vehicle mechanics.
The technician may overlook important safety protocols and fail to
perform the test correctly.
The technician will ensure that all safety protocols are followed.
The technician will complete the inspection more quickly and
efficiently.
14. Which vehicles would receive a gas cap test?
1981-1995
