Smog Level 1 Test: Questions With Detailed Solutions
What are the names of the three main inspection program areas in California?
Right Ans - 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? Right Ans
- 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? Right Ans - 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?
Right Ans - referee label
May a test and repair station sublet a smog check inspection to a test only
station? Right Ans - no
May a licensed smog technician working at a test only station perform minor
adjustments to ignition timing? Right Ans - no, cant do timing adjustments
List 3 reasons a smog check technician may reject a vehicle for inspection
Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - 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? Right Ans -
research APL and proceed accordingly
During a visual inspection, OEM catalytic converter is noted as missing, and in
its place is a small aftermarket catalytic converter. What action should be
taken by the technician as a result of this finding? Right Ans - find EO#
When inspecting a kit car (SPCN), a grey market vehicle, or a vehicle with an
engine change, the technician should look for a BAR referee label. What is the
primary purpose of the BAR referee label? Right Ans - takes place of under
hood label and has vehicle information
Some vehicles may experience difficulties conducting the OBD II functional
test. BAR provides technical information about these vehicles. Where can this
document be found and what is the name of this document? Right Ans -
OBD II test ability reference guide, located on BAR's website.
An independent repair dealer may replace a defective emissions control part
that may be covered under warranty. True or False? Right Ans - True, but
inform customer about their warranty's
Where should a customer be directed when repairs for emissions failures
were unsuccessful and the cost limit has been reached? What additional
information/documentation does the customer need when being referred?
Right Ans - BAR referee, initial failure, invoice of repairs, after repairs failed
test and additional invoice for repairs
The law prohibits owners of vehicles to repair their own vehicles emissions
failures. True or False? Right Ans - false
What are the names of the three main inspection program areas in California?
Right Ans - 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? Right Ans
- 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? Right Ans - 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?
Right Ans - referee label
May a test and repair station sublet a smog check inspection to a test only
station? Right Ans - no
May a licensed smog technician working at a test only station perform minor
adjustments to ignition timing? Right Ans - no, cant do timing adjustments
List 3 reasons a smog check technician may reject a vehicle for inspection
Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - 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? Right Ans -
research APL and proceed accordingly
During a visual inspection, OEM catalytic converter is noted as missing, and in
its place is a small aftermarket catalytic converter. What action should be
taken by the technician as a result of this finding? Right Ans - find EO#
When inspecting a kit car (SPCN), a grey market vehicle, or a vehicle with an
engine change, the technician should look for a BAR referee label. What is the
primary purpose of the BAR referee label? Right Ans - takes place of under
hood label and has vehicle information
Some vehicles may experience difficulties conducting the OBD II functional
test. BAR provides technical information about these vehicles. Where can this
document be found and what is the name of this document? Right Ans -
OBD II test ability reference guide, located on BAR's website.
An independent repair dealer may replace a defective emissions control part
that may be covered under warranty. True or False? Right Ans - True, but
inform customer about their warranty's
Where should a customer be directed when repairs for emissions failures
were unsuccessful and the cost limit has been reached? What additional
information/documentation does the customer need when being referred?
Right Ans - BAR referee, initial failure, invoice of repairs, after repairs failed
test and additional invoice for repairs
The law prohibits owners of vehicles to repair their own vehicles emissions
failures. True or False? Right Ans - false
