SMOG CHECK UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
●● What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests?
Answer: 50/15 and 25/25 test
●● What does DAD stand for ?
Answer: Data acquisition device
●● Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the
air quality.. what are they ?
Answer: Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
●● Biennial smog checks are required in which program area?
Answer: Enhanced areas ( these areas do not meet federal or state air
quality standards for ozone and carbon monoxide)
●● If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't match the registration documents
what should the inspector do?
Answer: Use the VIN on the vehicle to inform the customer that it
doesn't match the registration document. DMV will not accept the test
results
,●● If VIN and plate entries are correct and communication failure
continues what should the tech do? How do you proceed?
Answer: Complete the inspection as promoted by the EIS.
●● The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ?
Answer: Part manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the
applicable vehicles for which it can be ínstalled
●● What are Grey Market Vehicles?
Answer: Vehicles that were manufacturered for sale outside the u.s and
imported into the US
●● In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first?
Answer: 2500 RPM run for 30 seconds
●● vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions
tailpipe test ??
Answer: Two speed idle
●● On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to
ask for what to input into the system ?
Answer: BAR FILE # (thereby preventing a certificate of compliance
from being issues) N/A
, ●● What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from
1975-1999 ?
Answer: All of them (Crankcase emission controls, TAC, EVAP, EGR,
computers, sensors, switches, visible smoke, liquid fuel leaks, ignition
spark controls,
●● Star Station certification allows test and repair stations to..?
Answer: Issue certificates to gross polluters, perform repairs, perform
initial inspection, issue certificates to directed vehicles
●● What are directed vehicles?
Answer: Bar directs a portion of the enhanced area fleet to star certified
stations for certification
●● Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2)
Answer: ASM or two speed idle
●● Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ?
(2)
Answer: Certification type and emission control requirements
●● If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may
either be ___ or ___.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
●● What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests?
Answer: 50/15 and 25/25 test
●● What does DAD stand for ?
Answer: Data acquisition device
●● Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the
air quality.. what are they ?
Answer: Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
●● Biennial smog checks are required in which program area?
Answer: Enhanced areas ( these areas do not meet federal or state air
quality standards for ozone and carbon monoxide)
●● If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't match the registration documents
what should the inspector do?
Answer: Use the VIN on the vehicle to inform the customer that it
doesn't match the registration document. DMV will not accept the test
results
,●● If VIN and plate entries are correct and communication failure
continues what should the tech do? How do you proceed?
Answer: Complete the inspection as promoted by the EIS.
●● The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ?
Answer: Part manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the
applicable vehicles for which it can be ínstalled
●● What are Grey Market Vehicles?
Answer: Vehicles that were manufacturered for sale outside the u.s and
imported into the US
●● In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first?
Answer: 2500 RPM run for 30 seconds
●● vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions
tailpipe test ??
Answer: Two speed idle
●● On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to
ask for what to input into the system ?
Answer: BAR FILE # (thereby preventing a certificate of compliance
from being issues) N/A
, ●● What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from
1975-1999 ?
Answer: All of them (Crankcase emission controls, TAC, EVAP, EGR,
computers, sensors, switches, visible smoke, liquid fuel leaks, ignition
spark controls,
●● Star Station certification allows test and repair stations to..?
Answer: Issue certificates to gross polluters, perform repairs, perform
initial inspection, issue certificates to directed vehicles
●● What are directed vehicles?
Answer: Bar directs a portion of the enhanced area fleet to star certified
stations for certification
●● Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2)
Answer: ASM or two speed idle
●● Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ?
(2)
Answer: Certification type and emission control requirements
●● If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may
either be ___ or ___.
