Smog Check Inspector Exam CA Questions
and Answers
Question 1
2000 and newer are tested on which machine ?
Correct Answer
OIS
Question 2
What are the four strokes in the four stroke cycle ?
Correct Answer
Intake, compression, power and exhaust
Question 3
A SPCNS vehicle may be built from ? (3 things )
Correct Answer
Kit cars, new or used parts, dismantled vehicles that are reconstructed but do not
resemble the original make
Question 4
If a liquid fuel leak is detected what should you input into the EIS OR OIS?
Correct Answer
"F" for fail , defective
Question 5
vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test ??
Correct Answer
Two speed idle
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,Question 6
Who is correct? Tech a or tech b: emission control label and emission control manuals
can be used to research after market parts, or CARB has a searchable database for
aftermarket parts ??
Correct Answer
Tech b only is correct
Question 7
In general a customer may qualify for a repair cost waiver if their vehicle fails to meet
the biennial smog check standards after the customer has spent a minimum of ..?
Correct Answer
$650 on repairs at a smog heck station (some exceptions apply for visible smoke
test failures)
Question 8
What are the three required tests for gasoline powered vehicles from 96-99 ?
Correct Answer
Visual functional and tailpipe
Question 9
A certification of compliance is not required for which type of vehicles ?
Correct Answer
Government fleet vehicles
Question 10
Under functional which two tests does gasoline powered vehicles from 96 to 99
require?
Correct Answer
OBD AND MIL
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, Question 11
When should a written estimate be provided ?
Correct Answer
Before and after the repair is conducted
Question 12
A malfunction indicator light is designed to let the owner know when ?
Correct Answer
A vehicle has an emissions system concern
Question 13
If a vehicle is registered in the enhanced area but it garaged in s basic area it must
undergo ..?
Correct Answer
An enhanced area inspection
Question 14
Do not inspect kit cars unless they are equipped with ?
Correct Answer
Bar referee label
Question 15
Which of the following entries is not allowed when entering visual inspection results
into the EIS ?
Correct Answer
Fail
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and Answers
Question 1
2000 and newer are tested on which machine ?
Correct Answer
OIS
Question 2
What are the four strokes in the four stroke cycle ?
Correct Answer
Intake, compression, power and exhaust
Question 3
A SPCNS vehicle may be built from ? (3 things )
Correct Answer
Kit cars, new or used parts, dismantled vehicles that are reconstructed but do not
resemble the original make
Question 4
If a liquid fuel leak is detected what should you input into the EIS OR OIS?
Correct Answer
"F" for fail , defective
Question 5
vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test ??
Correct Answer
Two speed idle
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,Question 6
Who is correct? Tech a or tech b: emission control label and emission control manuals
can be used to research after market parts, or CARB has a searchable database for
aftermarket parts ??
Correct Answer
Tech b only is correct
Question 7
In general a customer may qualify for a repair cost waiver if their vehicle fails to meet
the biennial smog check standards after the customer has spent a minimum of ..?
Correct Answer
$650 on repairs at a smog heck station (some exceptions apply for visible smoke
test failures)
Question 8
What are the three required tests for gasoline powered vehicles from 96-99 ?
Correct Answer
Visual functional and tailpipe
Question 9
A certification of compliance is not required for which type of vehicles ?
Correct Answer
Government fleet vehicles
Question 10
Under functional which two tests does gasoline powered vehicles from 96 to 99
require?
Correct Answer
OBD AND MIL
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, Question 11
When should a written estimate be provided ?
Correct Answer
Before and after the repair is conducted
Question 12
A malfunction indicator light is designed to let the owner know when ?
Correct Answer
A vehicle has an emissions system concern
Question 13
If a vehicle is registered in the enhanced area but it garaged in s basic area it must
undergo ..?
Correct Answer
An enhanced area inspection
Question 14
Do not inspect kit cars unless they are equipped with ?
Correct Answer
Bar referee label
Question 15
Which of the following entries is not allowed when entering visual inspection results
into the EIS ?
Correct Answer
Fail
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