Smog Level 1 Practice Test Exam 2024 with Correct Answers

What are the names of the three main inspection program areas in California? - correct answer enhanced, basic and change of ownership How many smog technician(s) are required to perform testing/repair at a licensed smog check station during the hours the station is open? - correct answer any amount who represents both license all hours of operation Can a registered Automotive Repair Dealer (ARD) contract with a customer to perform smog check repairs on vehicles that fail a smog check inspection without being a licensed smog check test and repair station? - correct answer no What vehicle identification label must be affixed to a specially constructed vehicle (SPCN) for a test only or test and repair station to inspect the vehicle? - correct answer referee label May a test and repair station sublet a smog check inspection to a test only station? - correct answer no May a licensed smog technician working at a test only station perform minor adjustments to ignition timing? - correct answer no, cant do timing adjustments List 3 reasons a smog check technician may reject a vehicle for inspection - correct answer unsafe, unfit, not compatible (incompatible) A consumer's vehicle failed a smog inspection (high emissions) at a test only station. The consumer had the vehicle repaired at a non-licensed repair facility at a cost of $487. An "after repairs" smog inspection was performed, and the vehicle still failed for high emissions. Does the vehicle qualify for a $450 cost waiver? - correct answer no because the repairs weren't done by a licensed station and technician A test and repair station doesn't have the appropriate tools/equipment to repair a particular vehicle they are about to inspect. What obligation, if any, does the station have toward the customer prior to performing the smog inspection? - correct answer inform the customer on writing and verbally that if the vehicle fails, the station doesn't have the equipment to repair the vehicle Where should a customer be directed if they feel their smog inspection and/or repairs were performed incorrectly? - correct answer BAR referee During a visual inspection, a technician notices that a light duty truck has dual fuel tanks, one OEM and the other aftermarket tank. What action should be taken by the technician as a result of this finding? - correct answer Find EO# on aftermarket tank. If none found then fail the vehicle. During a visual inspection, the technician notices that an OEM air cleaner is missing, and a non-approved aftermarket cleaner is installed. What action should be taken by the technician as a result of this finding? -