Smog Exam Prep Questions and Correct
Answers
Question 1
The 2016 Ford pick up is in for a smog inspection, the pick up is equipped with
Fords6.7 liter diesel engine. What test should be performed?
A. Visual inspection, visual smoke test, and functional OBD 2 test using OIS
B. No testing required, not in the smog check program
C. Visual inspection, visual smoke test, and functional OBD 2 test using EIS
D. Refer the vehicle tooth state referee
Correct Answer
No testing required, not in the smog check program
Question 2
Two technicians are discussing the duties of California smog check referee program.
Technician A says the state referee is the only one who can perform initial smog check
inspections on grey market vehicles and speciality constructed vehicles. Technician B
says once the referee installs a "BAR Label" a grey market vehicle can remove its
future smog check inspections at any certified smog check inspection station. Who is
correct?
A Technician A only
B. Technician B only
C. Both technician A & B
D. Neither technician A nor B
Correct Answer
Both technician A & B
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,Question 3
During the visual portion of a smog check inspection, the smog check inspector has
several options when inputting inspections results into the EIS / BAR 97 machine
Those inputs include:
A. Pass, fail, missing, modified, disconnected, N/A
B. N/A, pass, defective, disconnected, modified, missing
C. Tampered, pass, fail, N/A
D. N/A, pass missing, defective, connected, modified
Correct Answer
N/A, pass, defective, disconnected, modified, missing
Question 4
What "emissions class of vehicles" have an extended warranty on emissions
components of 15 years and/ or 150,000 miles?
A. PKEV
B. PLEZ
C. PSEV
D. PZEV
Correct Answer
PZEV
Question 5
During the visual portion of an OBD II smog check inspection the smog check
inspector sees an aftermarket catalytic converter installed. How should he or he
proceed?
A. fail the vehicle as modified under catalytic converter
B. pass the vehicle because the catalytic converter is there
C. research the new catalytic converter and proceed accordingly
D. abort the test and refer the customer to the referee
Correct Answer
Research the new catalytic converter and proceed accordingly
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,Question 6
Two technicians are discussing the EIS (emissions inspection system) machine.
Technician A says a common cause of "low flow" is a kink in the sample hose.
Technician B says "low flow" can also be caused by dirty filters. Who is correct?
A. Technician A only
B. Technician B only
C. Both technician A & B
D. Neither technician A nor B
Correct Answer
Both technician A & B
Question 7
During a smog check inspection on a 1999 Ford F250 Diesel truck the smog check
inspector sees the GVWR on the drivers door label as 14,050 lbs. How should he or
she proceed?
A. test the vehicle on OIS as its Diesel vehicle
B. refuse the vehicle as it doesn't need to be tested
C. test the vehicle on EIS as it's a Diesel vehicle
D. refer the customer to the dealership for testing
Correct Answer
Refuse the vehicle as it doesn't need to be tested
Question 8
All of the vehicles types listed below require smog check inspections except?
A. Propane vehicles
B. Solely electric vehicles
C. Natural gas vehicles
D. Gasoline vehicles
Correct Answer
Solely electric vehicles
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, Question 9
Currently to renew your smog check inspector license you must take a 16 hour
update training course, true or false?
A. True
B. Fasle
Correct Answer
False
Question 10
The visible smoke check has three separate sections and they're called tail pipe test,
crankcase idle test and BAR snap throttle test. True or False?
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer
True
Question 11
In preparation for a smog check inspection on a 2005 ford F350 diesel pickup, the
smog check inspector finds an aftermarket cold air intake assembly installed.
Technician A says this modification would be calcified as "tampered" within OIS.
Technician B says modification would be classified as "modified" within OIS. Who is
correct?
A. Technician A only
B. Technician B only
C. Both technician A & B
D. Neither technician A nor B
Correct Answer
Neither technician A nor B
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Answers
Question 1
The 2016 Ford pick up is in for a smog inspection, the pick up is equipped with
Fords6.7 liter diesel engine. What test should be performed?
A. Visual inspection, visual smoke test, and functional OBD 2 test using OIS
B. No testing required, not in the smog check program
C. Visual inspection, visual smoke test, and functional OBD 2 test using EIS
D. Refer the vehicle tooth state referee
Correct Answer
No testing required, not in the smog check program
Question 2
Two technicians are discussing the duties of California smog check referee program.
Technician A says the state referee is the only one who can perform initial smog check
inspections on grey market vehicles and speciality constructed vehicles. Technician B
says once the referee installs a "BAR Label" a grey market vehicle can remove its
future smog check inspections at any certified smog check inspection station. Who is
correct?
A Technician A only
B. Technician B only
C. Both technician A & B
D. Neither technician A nor B
Correct Answer
Both technician A & B
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,Question 3
During the visual portion of a smog check inspection, the smog check inspector has
several options when inputting inspections results into the EIS / BAR 97 machine
Those inputs include:
A. Pass, fail, missing, modified, disconnected, N/A
B. N/A, pass, defective, disconnected, modified, missing
C. Tampered, pass, fail, N/A
D. N/A, pass missing, defective, connected, modified
Correct Answer
N/A, pass, defective, disconnected, modified, missing
Question 4
What "emissions class of vehicles" have an extended warranty on emissions
components of 15 years and/ or 150,000 miles?
A. PKEV
B. PLEZ
C. PSEV
D. PZEV
Correct Answer
PZEV
Question 5
During the visual portion of an OBD II smog check inspection the smog check
inspector sees an aftermarket catalytic converter installed. How should he or he
proceed?
A. fail the vehicle as modified under catalytic converter
B. pass the vehicle because the catalytic converter is there
C. research the new catalytic converter and proceed accordingly
D. abort the test and refer the customer to the referee
Correct Answer
Research the new catalytic converter and proceed accordingly
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,Question 6
Two technicians are discussing the EIS (emissions inspection system) machine.
Technician A says a common cause of "low flow" is a kink in the sample hose.
Technician B says "low flow" can also be caused by dirty filters. Who is correct?
A. Technician A only
B. Technician B only
C. Both technician A & B
D. Neither technician A nor B
Correct Answer
Both technician A & B
Question 7
During a smog check inspection on a 1999 Ford F250 Diesel truck the smog check
inspector sees the GVWR on the drivers door label as 14,050 lbs. How should he or
she proceed?
A. test the vehicle on OIS as its Diesel vehicle
B. refuse the vehicle as it doesn't need to be tested
C. test the vehicle on EIS as it's a Diesel vehicle
D. refer the customer to the dealership for testing
Correct Answer
Refuse the vehicle as it doesn't need to be tested
Question 8
All of the vehicles types listed below require smog check inspections except?
A. Propane vehicles
B. Solely electric vehicles
C. Natural gas vehicles
D. Gasoline vehicles
Correct Answer
Solely electric vehicles
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, Question 9
Currently to renew your smog check inspector license you must take a 16 hour
update training course, true or false?
A. True
B. Fasle
Correct Answer
False
Question 10
The visible smoke check has three separate sections and they're called tail pipe test,
crankcase idle test and BAR snap throttle test. True or False?
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer
True
Question 11
In preparation for a smog check inspection on a 2005 ford F350 diesel pickup, the
smog check inspector finds an aftermarket cold air intake assembly installed.
Technician A says this modification would be calcified as "tampered" within OIS.
Technician B says modification would be classified as "modified" within OIS. Who is
correct?
A. Technician A only
B. Technician B only
C. Both technician A & B
D. Neither technician A nor B
Correct Answer
Neither technician A nor B
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