SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM CA | COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH EXPERT
SOLUTIONS 2026-2027 LATEST UPDATED | GET A+
1. What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?): 2500 rpm and Idle
2. What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests?: 50/15 and
25/25 test
3. What does DAD stand for ?: Data acquisition device
4. Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air
quality.. what are they ?: Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
5. Biennial smog checks are required in which program area?: Enhanced
areas ( these
areas do not meet federal or state air quality standards for ozone and carbon
monoxide)
6. If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't match the registration documents what
,should the inspector do?: 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
7. If VIN and plate entries are correct and communication failure continues
what should the tech do? How do you proceed?: Complete the inspection
as prompted by the EIS.
8. The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ?: Part
manufacturer
catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable vehicles for which it
can be ínstalled
9. What are Grey Market Vehicles?: Vehicles that were manufacturered for
sale outside the u.s and imported into the US
10. In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first?: 2500 RPM run
for 30 seconds
11. vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test
??: Two speed idle & ASM
,12. On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to ask for
what to input into the system ?: BAR FILE # (thereby preventing a certificate
of compliance from being issues) N/A
13. What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from
1975-1999 ?: All of them (Crankcase emission controls, TAC, EVAP, EGR,
computers, sensors, switches, visible smoke, liquid fuel leaks, ignition spark
controls,
14. Star Station certification allows test and repair stations to..?: Issue
certificates to
gross polluters, perform repairs, perform initial inspection, issue certificates
to directed vehicles
15. What are directed vehicles?: Bar directs a portion of the enhanced area
fleet to star certified stations for certification
16. Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2): ASM or two speed idle
17 Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ?
(2): Certification type and emission control requirements
, 18. If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may
either
be ___ or ___.: Idled or driven normally as necessary to achieve normal
operating temperature
19. Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for
visible smoke?: Gasoline and Diesel
20. What is the BAR snap test ?: Quickly push and release the accelerator
pedal from idle position to between 2,000- 3,000 RPM then immediately
allow the engine to return to idle.
21. What is an under hood emission control label? Indicates the vehicles ___?:
-
Certification type ( California or Federal)
22. Does a missing or ilegible emission control label constitute in an
inspection
failure?: No, you can proceed with the inspection provided that the required
emission controls can be determined using other sources
SOLUTIONS 2026-2027 LATEST UPDATED | GET A+
1. What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?): 2500 rpm and Idle
2. What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests?: 50/15 and
25/25 test
3. What does DAD stand for ?: Data acquisition device
4. Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air
quality.. what are they ?: Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
5. Biennial smog checks are required in which program area?: Enhanced
areas ( these
areas do not meet federal or state air quality standards for ozone and carbon
monoxide)
6. If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't match the registration documents what
,should the inspector do?: 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
7. If VIN and plate entries are correct and communication failure continues
what should the tech do? How do you proceed?: Complete the inspection
as prompted by the EIS.
8. The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ?: Part
manufacturer
catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable vehicles for which it
can be ínstalled
9. What are Grey Market Vehicles?: Vehicles that were manufacturered for
sale outside the u.s and imported into the US
10. In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first?: 2500 RPM run
for 30 seconds
11. vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test
??: Two speed idle & ASM
,12. On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to ask for
what to input into the system ?: BAR FILE # (thereby preventing a certificate
of compliance from being issues) N/A
13. What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from
1975-1999 ?: All of them (Crankcase emission controls, TAC, EVAP, EGR,
computers, sensors, switches, visible smoke, liquid fuel leaks, ignition spark
controls,
14. Star Station certification allows test and repair stations to..?: Issue
certificates to
gross polluters, perform repairs, perform initial inspection, issue certificates
to directed vehicles
15. What are directed vehicles?: Bar directs a portion of the enhanced area
fleet to star certified stations for certification
16. Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2): ASM or two speed idle
17 Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ?
(2): Certification type and emission control requirements
, 18. If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may
either
be ___ or ___.: Idled or driven normally as necessary to achieve normal
operating temperature
19. Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for
visible smoke?: Gasoline and Diesel
20. What is the BAR snap test ?: Quickly push and release the accelerator
pedal from idle position to between 2,000- 3,000 RPM then immediately
allow the engine to return to idle.
21. What is an under hood emission control label? Indicates the vehicles ___?:
-
Certification type ( California or Federal)
22. Does a missing or ilegible emission control label constitute in an
inspection
failure?: No, you can proceed with the inspection provided that the required
emission controls can be determined using other sources
