PENNSYLVANIA EMISSIONS INSPECTOR TEST
2025 LATEST 150 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS/ PA EMISSIONS
INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION EXAM
How old must you be to become a PA certified Emission Inspector? - ANSWER-
18 years old.
What year did Pennsylvania implement the very first emissions program? (Test) -
ANSWER-1984
When a vehicle passes a PA Emissions Inspection, who is authorized to affix the
PA Emissions Inspection Certificate (emissions sticker) to the vehicle? -
ANSWER-PA Certified Emission Inspector
Two inspectors are discussing the PA Emission Inspection Program.
Inspector "A" says: "Vehicles that fail the visual portion of the inspection should
receive a complete test before any repairs are made; however, a faulty or missing
gas cap may be replaced after receiving the customer's authorization."
Inspector "B" says: "Vehicles that pass the emission inspection will be issued a
Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) and a PA Certificate of Emission Inspection
(emission sticker)."
Who is right? - ANSWER-Both A and B
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,The EPA has identified three harmful pollutants produced through inefficient
vehicle combustion and evaporation. These pollutants are: - ANSWER-HC, CO
and NOX
Inspector "A" says: "A vehicle that fails an initial emissions inspection is entitled
to one free retest until their current emission sticker expires."
Inspector "B" says: "Vehicle owners may request a retest at a facility other than the
one that performed the initial emissions test."
Who is right? - ANSWER-B only
What is a Northern Region Emission Inspector? - ANSWER-Essentially worthless,
can only preform Visual Anti-Tampering Check and Gas cap test to vehicles.
What is a Emission Inspector? - ANSWER-Good for the whole state. Can preform
Visual Anti-Tampering Check, Gas Cap, Two-Speed Idle Test, ASM5015
(Dynamometer), OBD I/M Checks. Also can preform One-Speed Idle test, but is
not necessary since that specific test is obsolete.
What is a Emission Repair Technician? - ANSWER-Waiver, allows vehicles that
have failed the I/M tests to apply for a waiver after specific procedures are
followed.
What makes a vehicle a subject vehicle? - ANSWER-The vehicle must be gasoline
powered, 1975 and newer, the gross vehicle weight must be less than 9,000 pounds
or less, and is registered to an I/M area.
Where do you find the Gross vehicle weight (GVWR)? - ANSWER-The GVWR
or true weight of the car should be located on the vehicle. The inspector should
NOT use the vehicles registration card.
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, What vehicles are non subject vehicles? - ANSWER-Motorcycles and motorized
pedal cycles.
Note*
There are definitely more non subject vehicles.
What two conditions allow a vehicle to be exempted from an Emission (I/M) test?
- ANSWER-New or current year models that have less than 5,000 miles on the
odometer are exempt. As well as an individual who has owned a car for 1 year and
has driven it less than 5,000 miles in 12 months.
Note* 12 months is different than 1 year.
For example on December 28th 2015 an individual gets a I/M test exempted. On
December 1st 2016 if the odometer is not broken and the car has been driven less
than 5,000 miles the car may be issued an exemption sticker.
Meanwhile 1 year means literally 365 days.
What happens if the inspector does not believe that you have owned the car for 1
year but you are applying for an exemption on a car that has driven less than 5,000
miles? - ANSWER-UNLESS the inspector is absolutely sure that the owner has
not owned the car for a year; The inspector must take the word of the customer.
EXEMPT MEANS EXEMPT? - ANSWER-No matter what condition the vehicle
may be in, if the vehicle qualifies for an exemption it must be given it!
If the vehicle is truly in horrible shape it will most likely fail the safety inspection.
What counts for registration? - ANSWER-Internet renewal registration
Non expired registration card
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2025 LATEST 150 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS/ PA EMISSIONS
INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION EXAM
How old must you be to become a PA certified Emission Inspector? - ANSWER-
18 years old.
What year did Pennsylvania implement the very first emissions program? (Test) -
ANSWER-1984
When a vehicle passes a PA Emissions Inspection, who is authorized to affix the
PA Emissions Inspection Certificate (emissions sticker) to the vehicle? -
ANSWER-PA Certified Emission Inspector
Two inspectors are discussing the PA Emission Inspection Program.
Inspector "A" says: "Vehicles that fail the visual portion of the inspection should
receive a complete test before any repairs are made; however, a faulty or missing
gas cap may be replaced after receiving the customer's authorization."
Inspector "B" says: "Vehicles that pass the emission inspection will be issued a
Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) and a PA Certificate of Emission Inspection
(emission sticker)."
Who is right? - ANSWER-Both A and B
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,The EPA has identified three harmful pollutants produced through inefficient
vehicle combustion and evaporation. These pollutants are: - ANSWER-HC, CO
and NOX
Inspector "A" says: "A vehicle that fails an initial emissions inspection is entitled
to one free retest until their current emission sticker expires."
Inspector "B" says: "Vehicle owners may request a retest at a facility other than the
one that performed the initial emissions test."
Who is right? - ANSWER-B only
What is a Northern Region Emission Inspector? - ANSWER-Essentially worthless,
can only preform Visual Anti-Tampering Check and Gas cap test to vehicles.
What is a Emission Inspector? - ANSWER-Good for the whole state. Can preform
Visual Anti-Tampering Check, Gas Cap, Two-Speed Idle Test, ASM5015
(Dynamometer), OBD I/M Checks. Also can preform One-Speed Idle test, but is
not necessary since that specific test is obsolete.
What is a Emission Repair Technician? - ANSWER-Waiver, allows vehicles that
have failed the I/M tests to apply for a waiver after specific procedures are
followed.
What makes a vehicle a subject vehicle? - ANSWER-The vehicle must be gasoline
powered, 1975 and newer, the gross vehicle weight must be less than 9,000 pounds
or less, and is registered to an I/M area.
Where do you find the Gross vehicle weight (GVWR)? - ANSWER-The GVWR
or true weight of the car should be located on the vehicle. The inspector should
NOT use the vehicles registration card.
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, What vehicles are non subject vehicles? - ANSWER-Motorcycles and motorized
pedal cycles.
Note*
There are definitely more non subject vehicles.
What two conditions allow a vehicle to be exempted from an Emission (I/M) test?
- ANSWER-New or current year models that have less than 5,000 miles on the
odometer are exempt. As well as an individual who has owned a car for 1 year and
has driven it less than 5,000 miles in 12 months.
Note* 12 months is different than 1 year.
For example on December 28th 2015 an individual gets a I/M test exempted. On
December 1st 2016 if the odometer is not broken and the car has been driven less
than 5,000 miles the car may be issued an exemption sticker.
Meanwhile 1 year means literally 365 days.
What happens if the inspector does not believe that you have owned the car for 1
year but you are applying for an exemption on a car that has driven less than 5,000
miles? - ANSWER-UNLESS the inspector is absolutely sure that the owner has
not owned the car for a year; The inspector must take the word of the customer.
EXEMPT MEANS EXEMPT? - ANSWER-No matter what condition the vehicle
may be in, if the vehicle qualifies for an exemption it must be given it!
If the vehicle is truly in horrible shape it will most likely fail the safety inspection.
What counts for registration? - ANSWER-Internet renewal registration
Non expired registration card
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