SMOG CHECK FINAL PAPER SOLVED
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
FULL SOLUTION VIEW
●● What does OIS stand for in smog check systems?
Answer: Onboard Diagnostic Inspection, used for 2000 and newer
vehicles.
●● What is the BAR97 testing system?
Answer: EIS testing system using a dynamometer and tailpipe
emissions.
●● What is the ASM Test?
Answer: Acceleration Simulation Mode test performed at 15 mph and 25
mph.
●● What is the TSI Test?
Answer: Two-Speed Idle test that includes a 2500 RPM test for 30
seconds followed by idle for 30 seconds.
●● What are the requirements for Enhanced Area smog checks?
Answer: Smog check required every other year, upon change of
ownership, and during registration.
, ●● What are the requirements for Basic Area smog checks?
Answer: Smog check required every other year, upon change of
ownership, and during registration.
●● What is required for a Change of Ownership Area smog check?
Answer: Smog check required during registration and upon change of
ownership.
●● What are the requirements for a licensed smog station?
Answer: Must be registered with BAR, meet equipment requirements,
employ a licensed inspector, and keep records for 3 years.
●● What are the three elements of the EIS inspection?
Answer: Visual inspection, emissions test, and functional test.
●● What vehicles are incompatible with the ASM dyno?
Answer: Vehicles with non-disengageable traction control, full-time
4WD, AWD, or those that are too large or heavy.
●● What is the rule for automatic vehicles during the ASM test?
Answer: The vehicle should be driven in automatic mode.
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
FULL SOLUTION VIEW
●● What does OIS stand for in smog check systems?
Answer: Onboard Diagnostic Inspection, used for 2000 and newer
vehicles.
●● What is the BAR97 testing system?
Answer: EIS testing system using a dynamometer and tailpipe
emissions.
●● What is the ASM Test?
Answer: Acceleration Simulation Mode test performed at 15 mph and 25
mph.
●● What is the TSI Test?
Answer: Two-Speed Idle test that includes a 2500 RPM test for 30
seconds followed by idle for 30 seconds.
●● What are the requirements for Enhanced Area smog checks?
Answer: Smog check required every other year, upon change of
ownership, and during registration.
, ●● What are the requirements for Basic Area smog checks?
Answer: Smog check required every other year, upon change of
ownership, and during registration.
●● What is required for a Change of Ownership Area smog check?
Answer: Smog check required during registration and upon change of
ownership.
●● What are the requirements for a licensed smog station?
Answer: Must be registered with BAR, meet equipment requirements,
employ a licensed inspector, and keep records for 3 years.
●● What are the three elements of the EIS inspection?
Answer: Visual inspection, emissions test, and functional test.
●● What vehicles are incompatible with the ASM dyno?
Answer: Vehicles with non-disengageable traction control, full-time
4WD, AWD, or those that are too large or heavy.
●● What is the rule for automatic vehicles during the ASM test?
Answer: The vehicle should be driven in automatic mode.
