SMOG PRACTICE TEST: QUESTIONS & ACTUAL
SOLUTIONS
During a BAR-97 pretest. The "HC hang-up in progress" takes excessive time
while the probe is on it's hanger. Which of the following actions should the
Inspector take? Right Ans - Turn on "Zero air"
While performing a smog inspection on a 2007 Class A Motor Home. The
Inspector Notices that the motor home has a 2004 gasoline V10 Engine. Which
of the following steps should the inspector take next? Right Ans - Check For
Carb Label
A customer brings in a 1999 model year gasoline powered motor home with a
GVWR of 8,499 pounds to a station in an enhanced area for a smog inspection.
Which of the following steps should the technician take next? Right Ans -
Perform an ASM Test
A Customer brings in a 1994 four wheel-drive vehicle for an ASM test. Which
of the Following procedures should the inspector follow? Right Ans - Check
the Vehicle for disengagement capability and follow the EIS prompts
After Performing the First BAR Snap Test on a Diesel Vehicle. An Inspector
notices that a visibility smoke plume lingers for more than three seconds.
Which of the following Actions should they Take? Right Ans - Enter "fail"
for defective at the OIS prompt
What action should the inspector take first, when a front wheel drive vehicle
continuously drift from side to side while performing an inspection? Right
Ans - Check the restraints
While connecting a vehicle for the BAR-97 EIS, an inspector finds a data logger
plugged into the vehicles DLC. Which of the following actions should the
inspector take next? Right Ans - Fail the vehicle as "modified" under visual
inspection.
Vehicle Description
PCV, TAC, EVAP, AIS, CAT
, Vehicle inspection results
Hot air duct to air cleaner removed
Air injection tubes rusted through
Catalytic converter replaced with test pipe
Which of the following BAR-97 EIS entries should an inspector make Right
Ans - TAC: missing
AIS: defective
CAT: modified
During a smog inspection of a vehicle, an inspector finds the vehicles factory
camshaft gears have been replaced with adjustable camshaft gears. The
inspector finds that "timing" is at factory specification but the camshaft gears
have no EO or part number. How should the inspector proceed? Right Ans -
Fail inspection for "modified" control devices
A Government agency fleet vehicle is brought in for a smog inspection, but the
agency cannot provide a fleet file number for the vehicle. The agency is
requesting a certificate of compliance to be issued for a title transfer. Which of
the following actions should the inspector take? Right Ans - Inform the
customer that an inspection cannot be performed without the file number
An Inspector aborts a smog check for sample dilution. What procedure should
the inspector perform next? Right Ans - Check for leaks in the exhaust
systems
During an inspection of a vehicle, the inspector notices a fuel injection hose is
leaking gasoline onto the exhaust system. How should the inspector proceed?
Right Ans - Abort the Smog inspection due to safety concerns
During a visual inspection of a vehicle exhausts system and inspector notes an
aftermarket catalytic converter has been installed. The converter is not lined
up with the underbody converter heat shields by 8 inches. How should the
inspector proceed Right Ans - Fail the vehicle
Which of the following functional tests is required while performing a smog
inspection on a 2000 model year hybrid vehicle Right Ans - MIL test
SOLUTIONS
During a BAR-97 pretest. The "HC hang-up in progress" takes excessive time
while the probe is on it's hanger. Which of the following actions should the
Inspector take? Right Ans - Turn on "Zero air"
While performing a smog inspection on a 2007 Class A Motor Home. The
Inspector Notices that the motor home has a 2004 gasoline V10 Engine. Which
of the following steps should the inspector take next? Right Ans - Check For
Carb Label
A customer brings in a 1999 model year gasoline powered motor home with a
GVWR of 8,499 pounds to a station in an enhanced area for a smog inspection.
Which of the following steps should the technician take next? Right Ans -
Perform an ASM Test
A Customer brings in a 1994 four wheel-drive vehicle for an ASM test. Which
of the Following procedures should the inspector follow? Right Ans - Check
the Vehicle for disengagement capability and follow the EIS prompts
After Performing the First BAR Snap Test on a Diesel Vehicle. An Inspector
notices that a visibility smoke plume lingers for more than three seconds.
Which of the following Actions should they Take? Right Ans - Enter "fail"
for defective at the OIS prompt
What action should the inspector take first, when a front wheel drive vehicle
continuously drift from side to side while performing an inspection? Right
Ans - Check the restraints
While connecting a vehicle for the BAR-97 EIS, an inspector finds a data logger
plugged into the vehicles DLC. Which of the following actions should the
inspector take next? Right Ans - Fail the vehicle as "modified" under visual
inspection.
Vehicle Description
PCV, TAC, EVAP, AIS, CAT
, Vehicle inspection results
Hot air duct to air cleaner removed
Air injection tubes rusted through
Catalytic converter replaced with test pipe
Which of the following BAR-97 EIS entries should an inspector make Right
Ans - TAC: missing
AIS: defective
CAT: modified
During a smog inspection of a vehicle, an inspector finds the vehicles factory
camshaft gears have been replaced with adjustable camshaft gears. The
inspector finds that "timing" is at factory specification but the camshaft gears
have no EO or part number. How should the inspector proceed? Right Ans -
Fail inspection for "modified" control devices
A Government agency fleet vehicle is brought in for a smog inspection, but the
agency cannot provide a fleet file number for the vehicle. The agency is
requesting a certificate of compliance to be issued for a title transfer. Which of
the following actions should the inspector take? Right Ans - Inform the
customer that an inspection cannot be performed without the file number
An Inspector aborts a smog check for sample dilution. What procedure should
the inspector perform next? Right Ans - Check for leaks in the exhaust
systems
During an inspection of a vehicle, the inspector notices a fuel injection hose is
leaking gasoline onto the exhaust system. How should the inspector proceed?
Right Ans - Abort the Smog inspection due to safety concerns
During a visual inspection of a vehicle exhausts system and inspector notes an
aftermarket catalytic converter has been installed. The converter is not lined
up with the underbody converter heat shields by 8 inches. How should the
inspector proceed Right Ans - Fail the vehicle
Which of the following functional tests is required while performing a smog
inspection on a 2000 model year hybrid vehicle Right Ans - MIL test
