SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR CALIFORNIA
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1. What is the purpose of the Smog Check Inspector Licensing Examination? -
ANSWER ✔ To assess the basic qualifications of the applicant for
inspecting vehicles in the Smog Check Program.
2. What is the purpose of the Smog Check Repair Technician Licensing
Examination? - ANSWER ✔ To evaluate a candidate's knowledge of
diagnoses and repairs for vehicles in the Smog Check Program.
3. What must Smog Check Inspectors do to renew their license? - ANSWER
✔ Complete and submit a license renewal application to the Bureau of
Automotive Repair (BAR).
4. What are the two classifications of licenses established for Smog Check
professionals? - ANSWER ✔ Inspector and Repair Technician.
5. Can Smog Check Inspectors perform repairs on vehicles? - ANSWER ✔
No, they can only inspect and certify vehicles.
6. What can Smog Check Repair Technicians do? - ANSWER ✔ They can
perform vehicle emission control system adjustments, diagnoses, and
repairs.
7. What is recommended for candidates preparing for the Smog Check
examinations? - ANSWER ✔ Read every section of the handbook
carefully and set an appropriate study schedule.
,8. What is the total number of questions in the Smog Check Inspector
Examination? - ANSWER ✔ 110 questions (90 scored and 20 unscored).
9. What is the purpose of the unscored questions in the Smog Check Inspector
Examination? - ANSWER ✔ Used for statistical research purposes.
10.What are the eligibility requirements for taking the examination? -
ANSWER ✔ No outstanding BAR citations and compliance with family
support or tax obligations.
11.What is the minimum educational requirement for the Repair Technician
license? - ANSWER ✔ An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science
degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent experience.
12.What is the minimum course work required for a certificate in automotive
technology? - ANSWER ✔ 720 hours of course work, including at least
280 hours in engine performance areas.
13.What is the consequence of falsifying applications or supporting documents?
- ANSWER ✔ Licenses may be denied, revoked, or suspended.
14.All vehicles 1976-1995 receive a LPFET, unless ___________. - ANSWER
✔ equipped with dual tanks, tanks over 50 gal, vehicles for which no
adapter is available, or have inaccessible canisters, unless the vapor line is
accessible.
15.What are the three parts of a "visible smoke test" on a gasoline vehicle? -
ANSWER ✔ Idle Test, Crankcase Test, BAR Snap Test
16.What gear should be used when performing an ASM emissions test? -
ANSWER ✔ Automatic transmission in its normal driving gear, manual
transmission in second gear
17.These items can cause a vehicle to be rejected from an inspection. -
ANSWER ✔ Faulty brakes, low oil pressure, large coolant leak, tire
failure, gasoline leaks, engine noise, overheating
,18.These items are not a reason to reject vehicle from an inspection - ANSWER
✔ Tire pressure, missing emission label, traction control
19.What is the term for ideal combustion efficiency? - ANSWER ✔
Stoichiometry
20.If a vehicle fails an inspection for any reason, what should the technician
do? - ANSWER ✔ Advise the vehicle owner to have the vehicle diagnosed
to determine the cause of the failure
21.If the VIN on the registration and vehicle differ, what action should the
technician take? - ANSWER ✔ Use the VIN on the vehicle and continue
with the inspection.
22.If a test and repair station does not have the tools/equipment to repair a
vehicle, what must be done prior to accepting a vehicle for an inspection. -
ANSWER ✔ Notify the customer both orally and in writing that they are
unable to repair if it fails.
23.What must be noted on a VIR? - ANSWER ✔ Location of liquid fuel leak,
reason for smoke test failure, E.O. numbers for aftermarket parts, component
which fails in "other" category, monitors not run to completion, location of
inaccessible canister for LPFET.
24.A vehicle has been converted from diesel to gasoline. All equipment is
installed for the conversion. What action should the inspector take? -
ANSWER ✔ Check for a BAR Referee Label, and continue with the test if
equipped.
25.What action should taken be when testing a vehicle with aftermarket parts? -
ANSWER ✔ Verify the aftermarket parts are approved.
26.California Smog Check Licensing: Inspector & Repair Technician Exam -
ANSWER ✔ California Smog Check Licensing: Inspector & Repair
Technician Exam — Comprehensive certification preparation resource
designed to help candidates prepare for California Smog Check Inspector
and Repair Technician licensing exams. Covers vehicle emissions systems,
engine performance diagnostics, emission control components, inspection
, procedures, BAR regulations, OBD-II systems, safety standards, and repair
verification techniques. Includes practice questions and technical review
material focused on improving diagnostic skills, regulatory knowledge, and
readiness for state licensing examinations in automotive emissions
inspection and repair.
27.What are the two classifications of licenses established for Smog Check
professionals? - ANSWER ✔ Inspector and Repair Technician.
28.What is the purpose of the Smog Check Repair Technician Licensing
Examination? - ANSWER ✔ To evaluate a candidate's knowledge of
diagnoses and repairs for vehicles in the Smog Check Program.
29.What must Smog Check Inspectors do to renew their license? - ANSWER
✔ Complete and submit a license renewal application to the Bureau of
Automotive Repair (BAR).
30.What is the purpose of the Smog Check Inspector Licensing Examination? -
ANSWER ✔ To assess the basic qualifications of the applicant for
inspecting vehicles in the Smog Check Program.
31.Can Smog Check Inspectors perform repairs on vehicles? - ANSWER ✔
No, they can only inspect and certify vehicles.
32.What can Smog Check Repair Technicians do? - ANSWER ✔ They can
perform vehicle emission control system adjustments, diagnoses, and
repairs.
33.What is recommended for candidates preparing for the Smog Check
examinations? - ANSWER ✔ Read every section of the handbook
carefully and set an appropriate study schedule.
34.How are the Smog Check examinations developed? - ANSWER ✔ By
licensed Smog Check Technicians following guidelines established by the
Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA).
EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
ACCURATE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED SOLUTIONS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
1. What is the purpose of the Smog Check Inspector Licensing Examination? -
ANSWER ✔ To assess the basic qualifications of the applicant for
inspecting vehicles in the Smog Check Program.
2. What is the purpose of the Smog Check Repair Technician Licensing
Examination? - ANSWER ✔ To evaluate a candidate's knowledge of
diagnoses and repairs for vehicles in the Smog Check Program.
3. What must Smog Check Inspectors do to renew their license? - ANSWER
✔ Complete and submit a license renewal application to the Bureau of
Automotive Repair (BAR).
4. What are the two classifications of licenses established for Smog Check
professionals? - ANSWER ✔ Inspector and Repair Technician.
5. Can Smog Check Inspectors perform repairs on vehicles? - ANSWER ✔
No, they can only inspect and certify vehicles.
6. What can Smog Check Repair Technicians do? - ANSWER ✔ They can
perform vehicle emission control system adjustments, diagnoses, and
repairs.
7. What is recommended for candidates preparing for the Smog Check
examinations? - ANSWER ✔ Read every section of the handbook
carefully and set an appropriate study schedule.
,8. What is the total number of questions in the Smog Check Inspector
Examination? - ANSWER ✔ 110 questions (90 scored and 20 unscored).
9. What is the purpose of the unscored questions in the Smog Check Inspector
Examination? - ANSWER ✔ Used for statistical research purposes.
10.What are the eligibility requirements for taking the examination? -
ANSWER ✔ No outstanding BAR citations and compliance with family
support or tax obligations.
11.What is the minimum educational requirement for the Repair Technician
license? - ANSWER ✔ An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science
degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent experience.
12.What is the minimum course work required for a certificate in automotive
technology? - ANSWER ✔ 720 hours of course work, including at least
280 hours in engine performance areas.
13.What is the consequence of falsifying applications or supporting documents?
- ANSWER ✔ Licenses may be denied, revoked, or suspended.
14.All vehicles 1976-1995 receive a LPFET, unless ___________. - ANSWER
✔ equipped with dual tanks, tanks over 50 gal, vehicles for which no
adapter is available, or have inaccessible canisters, unless the vapor line is
accessible.
15.What are the three parts of a "visible smoke test" on a gasoline vehicle? -
ANSWER ✔ Idle Test, Crankcase Test, BAR Snap Test
16.What gear should be used when performing an ASM emissions test? -
ANSWER ✔ Automatic transmission in its normal driving gear, manual
transmission in second gear
17.These items can cause a vehicle to be rejected from an inspection. -
ANSWER ✔ Faulty brakes, low oil pressure, large coolant leak, tire
failure, gasoline leaks, engine noise, overheating
,18.These items are not a reason to reject vehicle from an inspection - ANSWER
✔ Tire pressure, missing emission label, traction control
19.What is the term for ideal combustion efficiency? - ANSWER ✔
Stoichiometry
20.If a vehicle fails an inspection for any reason, what should the technician
do? - ANSWER ✔ Advise the vehicle owner to have the vehicle diagnosed
to determine the cause of the failure
21.If the VIN on the registration and vehicle differ, what action should the
technician take? - ANSWER ✔ Use the VIN on the vehicle and continue
with the inspection.
22.If a test and repair station does not have the tools/equipment to repair a
vehicle, what must be done prior to accepting a vehicle for an inspection. -
ANSWER ✔ Notify the customer both orally and in writing that they are
unable to repair if it fails.
23.What must be noted on a VIR? - ANSWER ✔ Location of liquid fuel leak,
reason for smoke test failure, E.O. numbers for aftermarket parts, component
which fails in "other" category, monitors not run to completion, location of
inaccessible canister for LPFET.
24.A vehicle has been converted from diesel to gasoline. All equipment is
installed for the conversion. What action should the inspector take? -
ANSWER ✔ Check for a BAR Referee Label, and continue with the test if
equipped.
25.What action should taken be when testing a vehicle with aftermarket parts? -
ANSWER ✔ Verify the aftermarket parts are approved.
26.California Smog Check Licensing: Inspector & Repair Technician Exam -
ANSWER ✔ California Smog Check Licensing: Inspector & Repair
Technician Exam — Comprehensive certification preparation resource
designed to help candidates prepare for California Smog Check Inspector
and Repair Technician licensing exams. Covers vehicle emissions systems,
engine performance diagnostics, emission control components, inspection
, procedures, BAR regulations, OBD-II systems, safety standards, and repair
verification techniques. Includes practice questions and technical review
material focused on improving diagnostic skills, regulatory knowledge, and
readiness for state licensing examinations in automotive emissions
inspection and repair.
27.What are the two classifications of licenses established for Smog Check
professionals? - ANSWER ✔ Inspector and Repair Technician.
28.What is the purpose of the Smog Check Repair Technician Licensing
Examination? - ANSWER ✔ To evaluate a candidate's knowledge of
diagnoses and repairs for vehicles in the Smog Check Program.
29.What must Smog Check Inspectors do to renew their license? - ANSWER
✔ Complete and submit a license renewal application to the Bureau of
Automotive Repair (BAR).
30.What is the purpose of the Smog Check Inspector Licensing Examination? -
ANSWER ✔ To assess the basic qualifications of the applicant for
inspecting vehicles in the Smog Check Program.
31.Can Smog Check Inspectors perform repairs on vehicles? - ANSWER ✔
No, they can only inspect and certify vehicles.
32.What can Smog Check Repair Technicians do? - ANSWER ✔ They can
perform vehicle emission control system adjustments, diagnoses, and
repairs.
33.What is recommended for candidates preparing for the Smog Check
examinations? - ANSWER ✔ Read every section of the handbook
carefully and set an appropriate study schedule.
34.How are the Smog Check examinations developed? - ANSWER ✔ By
licensed Smog Check Technicians following guidelines established by the
Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA).
