SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM CA UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?)
Answer:
2500 rpm and Idle
Question:
2. What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests?
Answer:
50/15 and 25/25 test
Question:
3. What does DAD stand for ?
Answer:
Data acquisition device
Question:
4. Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air quality.. what are they ?
Answer:
Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
Question:
5. 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)
Question:
6. 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
Question:
7. 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.
Question:
8. 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
,Question:
9. What are Grey Market Vehicles?
Answer:
Vehicles that were manufacturered for sale outside the u.s and imported into the US
Question:
10. In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first?
Answer:
2500 RPM run for 30 seconds
Question:
11. vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test ??
Answer:
Two speed idle
Question:
12. 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
Question:
13. 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,
Question:
14. 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
Question:
15. What are directed vehicles?
Answer:
Bar directs a portion of the enhanced area fleet to star certified stations for certification
Question:
16. Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2)
Answer:
ASM or two speed idle
Question:
17. Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ? (2)
Answer:
Certification type and emission control requirements
, Question:
18. If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may either be ___ or ___.
Answer:
Idled or driven normally as necessary to achieve normal operating temperature
Question:
19. Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for visible smoke?
Answer:
Gasoline and Diesel
Question:
20. What is the BAR snap test ?
Answer:
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.
Question:
21. What is an under hood emission control label? Indicates the vehicles ___?
Answer:
Certification type ( California or Federal)
Question:
22. Does a missing or ilegible emission control label constitute in an inspection failure?
Answer:
No, you can proceed with the inspection provided that the required emission controls can be
determined using other sources
Question:
23. For gasoline powered vehicles with stop-start systems, the inspector shall visually inspect for ___?
And in what position ?
Answer:
Liquid fuel leaks and key on engine off (KOEO)
Question:
24. A SPCNS vehicle may be built from ? (3 things )
Answer:
Kit cars, new or used parts, dismantled vehicles that are reconstructed but do not resemble the original
make
Question:
25. Vehicles 95' and older are tested on which machine ?
Answer:
OBD 1
Question:
26. Vehicles 96' and newer are tested on which machine ?
Answer:
OBD II
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?)
Answer:
2500 rpm and Idle
Question:
2. What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests?
Answer:
50/15 and 25/25 test
Question:
3. What does DAD stand for ?
Answer:
Data acquisition device
Question:
4. Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air quality.. what are they ?
Answer:
Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
Question:
5. 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)
Question:
6. 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
Question:
7. 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.
Question:
8. 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
,Question:
9. What are Grey Market Vehicles?
Answer:
Vehicles that were manufacturered for sale outside the u.s and imported into the US
Question:
10. In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first?
Answer:
2500 RPM run for 30 seconds
Question:
11. vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test ??
Answer:
Two speed idle
Question:
12. 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
Question:
13. 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,
Question:
14. 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
Question:
15. What are directed vehicles?
Answer:
Bar directs a portion of the enhanced area fleet to star certified stations for certification
Question:
16. Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2)
Answer:
ASM or two speed idle
Question:
17. Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ? (2)
Answer:
Certification type and emission control requirements
, Question:
18. If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may either be ___ or ___.
Answer:
Idled or driven normally as necessary to achieve normal operating temperature
Question:
19. Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for visible smoke?
Answer:
Gasoline and Diesel
Question:
20. What is the BAR snap test ?
Answer:
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.
Question:
21. What is an under hood emission control label? Indicates the vehicles ___?
Answer:
Certification type ( California or Federal)
Question:
22. Does a missing or ilegible emission control label constitute in an inspection failure?
Answer:
No, you can proceed with the inspection provided that the required emission controls can be
determined using other sources
Question:
23. For gasoline powered vehicles with stop-start systems, the inspector shall visually inspect for ___?
And in what position ?
Answer:
Liquid fuel leaks and key on engine off (KOEO)
Question:
24. A SPCNS vehicle may be built from ? (3 things )
Answer:
Kit cars, new or used parts, dismantled vehicles that are reconstructed but do not resemble the original
make
Question:
25. Vehicles 95' and older are tested on which machine ?
Answer:
OBD 1
Question:
26. Vehicles 96' and newer are tested on which machine ?
Answer:
OBD II
