SMOG Exam – Questions With Complete Solutions
The EIS communicates information to _______ using ________. Right Ans - the
VID, the internet
A Smog Inspection Technician must perform an EGR functional test on vehicle
that are Right Ans - 1976 - 1995 Vehicles and Trucks
How do you proceed when you observed Smoke on the first snap of a Gasoline
Fueled Vehicle? Right Ans - Pass Vehicle, 1st snap does not count
. Which of the following vehicles are subject to the EGR Functional Test
(assuming the vehicle is equipped with EGR) Right Ans - 1984 Dodge truck
undergoing a Two-Speed Idle Test
The Smog Check program applies to all vehicles powered by: Right Ans -
Propane / Natural Gas
Technician A says "The EIS will not print out Smog Certificates." Technician B
says the vehicle inspection report can be used to show that a smog inspection
was done. Who is correct Right Ans - Both
First emission control device Right Ans - PCV, catalytic converters
What year did they stop testing the EGR for proper operation? Right Ans -
1995
What are the smog program areas that CA is divide into Right Ans - Change
of Ownership Area, Basic Area, Enhanced Area
How are the program areas divided Right Ans - by air quality
When do Vehicles require a smog inspection in the change of Ownership Area
Right Ans - upon a change of ownership and initial registration in CA only
When do Vehicles require a smog inspection in the Basic and Enhanced Areas
Right Ans - biannually and Initial registration in CA
, Electronic Transmission (ET) of smog certificates usually requires how many
connections to the VID during a Smog Check inspection: Right Ans - two
connections to the VID, beginning and end of the smog test
A bar code reader is used to: Right Ans - scan the technician badge license,
scan the DMV registration renewal notice, Is a component of the EIS
A smog technician license is valid for approximately two years and expires
Right Ans - during the birth month, at the end of the month
The smog machine may be modified in only the following ways Right Ans -
Smog machine cannot be modified
The smog machine: Right Ans - is referred to as an Emissions Inspection
System (EIS)/OBD Inspection System (OIS) and must be kept in an "approved
shop area" away from the weather
If your shop doesn't do repairs on BMW's, what must you do before a smog
inspection on a BMW Right Ans - Notify the customer orally, Notify the
customer in writing, Prepare an estimate
During a smog inspection, you find the under-hood label missing. What must
you do? Right Ans - Verify it is not a gray market vehicle
During a smog inspection, you must Right Ans - Not use accessories to load
the engine, Make sure the vehicle is at operating temperature, Follow any
special prompts by the EIS
Which vehicle must receive a smog inspection? Right Ans - 1976 Ford with
289 CID gas engine
Concerning government fleet vehicles Right Ans - They don't require a
smog certificate if they have a file number
A 1982 Mercedes that looks like a grey market vehicle has a BAR label. Can
you smog it? Right Ans - Yes, if the BAR label has a serial number
Technician A says a Test and Repair station does not have to diagnose and
repair vehicles that fail a smog inspection at their shop. They only have to tell
The EIS communicates information to _______ using ________. Right Ans - the
VID, the internet
A Smog Inspection Technician must perform an EGR functional test on vehicle
that are Right Ans - 1976 - 1995 Vehicles and Trucks
How do you proceed when you observed Smoke on the first snap of a Gasoline
Fueled Vehicle? Right Ans - Pass Vehicle, 1st snap does not count
. Which of the following vehicles are subject to the EGR Functional Test
(assuming the vehicle is equipped with EGR) Right Ans - 1984 Dodge truck
undergoing a Two-Speed Idle Test
The Smog Check program applies to all vehicles powered by: Right Ans -
Propane / Natural Gas
Technician A says "The EIS will not print out Smog Certificates." Technician B
says the vehicle inspection report can be used to show that a smog inspection
was done. Who is correct Right Ans - Both
First emission control device Right Ans - PCV, catalytic converters
What year did they stop testing the EGR for proper operation? Right Ans -
1995
What are the smog program areas that CA is divide into Right Ans - Change
of Ownership Area, Basic Area, Enhanced Area
How are the program areas divided Right Ans - by air quality
When do Vehicles require a smog inspection in the change of Ownership Area
Right Ans - upon a change of ownership and initial registration in CA only
When do Vehicles require a smog inspection in the Basic and Enhanced Areas
Right Ans - biannually and Initial registration in CA
, Electronic Transmission (ET) of smog certificates usually requires how many
connections to the VID during a Smog Check inspection: Right Ans - two
connections to the VID, beginning and end of the smog test
A bar code reader is used to: Right Ans - scan the technician badge license,
scan the DMV registration renewal notice, Is a component of the EIS
A smog technician license is valid for approximately two years and expires
Right Ans - during the birth month, at the end of the month
The smog machine may be modified in only the following ways Right Ans -
Smog machine cannot be modified
The smog machine: Right Ans - is referred to as an Emissions Inspection
System (EIS)/OBD Inspection System (OIS) and must be kept in an "approved
shop area" away from the weather
If your shop doesn't do repairs on BMW's, what must you do before a smog
inspection on a BMW Right Ans - Notify the customer orally, Notify the
customer in writing, Prepare an estimate
During a smog inspection, you find the under-hood label missing. What must
you do? Right Ans - Verify it is not a gray market vehicle
During a smog inspection, you must Right Ans - Not use accessories to load
the engine, Make sure the vehicle is at operating temperature, Follow any
special prompts by the EIS
Which vehicle must receive a smog inspection? Right Ans - 1976 Ford with
289 CID gas engine
Concerning government fleet vehicles Right Ans - They don't require a
smog certificate if they have a file number
A 1982 Mercedes that looks like a grey market vehicle has a BAR label. Can
you smog it? Right Ans - Yes, if the BAR label has a serial number
Technician A says a Test and Repair station does not have to diagnose and
repair vehicles that fail a smog inspection at their shop. They only have to tell
