PA STATE INSPECTION PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question 1
What does the fee for inspection include?
Correct Answer
Labor including pulling wheels but shall not include cost of parts and repair
adjustments.
Question 2
What should you assume responsibility for at your station?
Correct Answer
EVERYTHING
Question 3
List of signs you must have for business?
Correct Answer
Certificate of appointment for each type of inspection.
A sign stating that the fee for the stickers are different than the fee for the
inspection, the fee for inspection stays the same pass or fail.
An official sign for inspection station outside of garage
Question 4
What do you do with the records at your station?
Correct Answer
Keep them readily available from one audit to another.
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,Question 5
Can you work part time at multiple stations?
Correct Answer
Yes you can with notifying the supervisor about the other ones.
Question 6
Where should the sticker be placed?
Correct Answer
Lower left corner on the interior of the windshield.
Question 7
WHAT VEHICLES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE INSPECTED
Correct Answer
VEHICLE BEING TOWED
TRAILER WITH A GROSS WEIGHT OF 3000LBS OR LESS
A NEW VEHICLE WHILE ITS STILL IN THE PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING
INCLUDING TESTING AND NOT IN TRANSIT FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO THE
PURCHASER/DEALER
AN ANTIQUE VEHICLE
Question 8
When opening a new station or changing location can you issue inspection before its
checked by the state?
Correct Answer
No you must have it investigated by the state.
Question 9
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) REGISTRATION INDICATOR
Correct Answer
An indicator on the registration card which identifies the vehicle as a subject vehicle
which shall be emission inspected annually
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, Question 10
Is an odometer reading required for motorcycles or trailers?
Correct Answer
No.
Question 11
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
Correct Answer
A brake system used for retarding, stopping and controlling the vehicle under
normal operating conditions
Question 12
How much time do you have to inspect your Newly-Purchased Vehicles that doesn't
have valid inspection
Correct Answer
10 Days
Question 13
What are the dimensions of an inspection area?
Correct Answer
12 feet wide by 22 feet long.
Question 14
What's the punishment for violation of fake or stolen stickers in your possession?
Correct Answer
1 year for first offense.
Permanent for 2nd offense.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question 1
What does the fee for inspection include?
Correct Answer
Labor including pulling wheels but shall not include cost of parts and repair
adjustments.
Question 2
What should you assume responsibility for at your station?
Correct Answer
EVERYTHING
Question 3
List of signs you must have for business?
Correct Answer
Certificate of appointment for each type of inspection.
A sign stating that the fee for the stickers are different than the fee for the
inspection, the fee for inspection stays the same pass or fail.
An official sign for inspection station outside of garage
Question 4
What do you do with the records at your station?
Correct Answer
Keep them readily available from one audit to another.
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,Question 5
Can you work part time at multiple stations?
Correct Answer
Yes you can with notifying the supervisor about the other ones.
Question 6
Where should the sticker be placed?
Correct Answer
Lower left corner on the interior of the windshield.
Question 7
WHAT VEHICLES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE INSPECTED
Correct Answer
VEHICLE BEING TOWED
TRAILER WITH A GROSS WEIGHT OF 3000LBS OR LESS
A NEW VEHICLE WHILE ITS STILL IN THE PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING
INCLUDING TESTING AND NOT IN TRANSIT FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO THE
PURCHASER/DEALER
AN ANTIQUE VEHICLE
Question 8
When opening a new station or changing location can you issue inspection before its
checked by the state?
Correct Answer
No you must have it investigated by the state.
Question 9
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) REGISTRATION INDICATOR
Correct Answer
An indicator on the registration card which identifies the vehicle as a subject vehicle
which shall be emission inspected annually
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, Question 10
Is an odometer reading required for motorcycles or trailers?
Correct Answer
No.
Question 11
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
Correct Answer
A brake system used for retarding, stopping and controlling the vehicle under
normal operating conditions
Question 12
How much time do you have to inspect your Newly-Purchased Vehicles that doesn't
have valid inspection
Correct Answer
10 Days
Question 13
What are the dimensions of an inspection area?
Correct Answer
12 feet wide by 22 feet long.
Question 14
What's the punishment for violation of fake or stolen stickers in your possession?
Correct Answer
1 year for first offense.
Permanent for 2nd offense.
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