Level 1 Smog Inspector Exam: Questions And Solutions
A 2005 Toyota Prius Hybrid is in for a Smog Inspection because of a Change of
Ownership, how should the Smog Inspector proceed?
a. Conduct an ASM Test
b. Tell the new owner the vehicle does require a smog inspection
c. Tell the new owner to make an appointment with the referee
d. Conduct an OIS Test Right Ans - Conduct an OIS Test
When conducting a Two Speed Idle Test on a 1989 Ford Mustang, how should
the Smog Inspector Functionally test the EGR System?
a. Manually lift the EGR Pintle and listen for an RPM drop
b. Apply vacuum to the EGR and listen for an RPM drop
c. Follow the manufacturer’s testing procedures
d. Use a Bi-directional scan tool and listen for an RPM drop Right Ans -
Follow the manufacturer's testing procedure's
What emission(s) does the PCV system reduce?
a. H/C & CO2
b. H/C & CO
c. H/C & NOx
d. CO2 & CO Right Ans - HC and CO
What emission(s) does an Oxidation Catalyst (OC) reduce?
a. CO & CO2
b. H/C & CO
c. Hydrogen
d. NOx Right Ans - HC and CO
A Diesel Vehicle is in for a smog inspection, but fuel is seen leaking onto the
ground. If the smog check inspector feels the vehicle is safe for testing, how
should he or she proceed?
a. Test the vehicle and Fail the Vehicle for the Liquid Fuel Leak
b. Test the vehicle and Pass the Vehicle regardless of the leak
c. Ignore the leak and Test the Vehicle in accordance with OIS
d. Ignore the leak and Test the Vehicle in accordance with EIS Right Ans -
Ignore the leak and test the vehicle in accordance with OIS
, What emissions class of vehicles have an extended warranty on emissions
components of 15 years and/or 150,000 miles?
a. PKEV
b. PLEV
c. PSEV
d. PZEV Right Ans - PZEV
What emission(s) does an air system (pump or pulse) reduce?
A. CO2 & H/C
b. CO & H/C
c. H/C & NOx
d. CO2 & NOx Right Ans - CO and HC
2000 and newer hybrid vehicles are tested on the EIS machine, true or false?
Right Ans - False, they are tested on the OIS machine; 2000 and newer
Hydrocarbon emissions are measured as a percentage of the exhaust and
displayed as HC, true or false? Right Ans - False
What is the maximum drive axle weight allowed during an ASM test?
a. 5,000 lbs
b. 2,500 lbs
c. 3,000 lbs
d. 8,500 lbs Right Ans - 5,000 lbs
How often should a gasoline calibration be performed on the EIS machine?
a. every 72 days
b. every 72 hours
c. every 72 test
d. every 72 minutes Right Ans - every 72 hours
What should the technician do when a vehicle fails a smog check inspection
and the vehicles owner is convinced the technician failed his/her vehicle on
purpose?
a. tell him or her to take the vehicle to another smog shop
b. tell him or her you don't care and have them leave
c. tell him or her to make an appointment with the referee
d. tell him or her for 50.00 you can test the vehicle again Right Ans - Tell
him or her to make an appointment with the referee
A 2005 Toyota Prius Hybrid is in for a Smog Inspection because of a Change of
Ownership, how should the Smog Inspector proceed?
a. Conduct an ASM Test
b. Tell the new owner the vehicle does require a smog inspection
c. Tell the new owner to make an appointment with the referee
d. Conduct an OIS Test Right Ans - Conduct an OIS Test
When conducting a Two Speed Idle Test on a 1989 Ford Mustang, how should
the Smog Inspector Functionally test the EGR System?
a. Manually lift the EGR Pintle and listen for an RPM drop
b. Apply vacuum to the EGR and listen for an RPM drop
c. Follow the manufacturer’s testing procedures
d. Use a Bi-directional scan tool and listen for an RPM drop Right Ans -
Follow the manufacturer's testing procedure's
What emission(s) does the PCV system reduce?
a. H/C & CO2
b. H/C & CO
c. H/C & NOx
d. CO2 & CO Right Ans - HC and CO
What emission(s) does an Oxidation Catalyst (OC) reduce?
a. CO & CO2
b. H/C & CO
c. Hydrogen
d. NOx Right Ans - HC and CO
A Diesel Vehicle is in for a smog inspection, but fuel is seen leaking onto the
ground. If the smog check inspector feels the vehicle is safe for testing, how
should he or she proceed?
a. Test the vehicle and Fail the Vehicle for the Liquid Fuel Leak
b. Test the vehicle and Pass the Vehicle regardless of the leak
c. Ignore the leak and Test the Vehicle in accordance with OIS
d. Ignore the leak and Test the Vehicle in accordance with EIS Right Ans -
Ignore the leak and test the vehicle in accordance with OIS
, What emissions class of vehicles have an extended warranty on emissions
components of 15 years and/or 150,000 miles?
a. PKEV
b. PLEV
c. PSEV
d. PZEV Right Ans - PZEV
What emission(s) does an air system (pump or pulse) reduce?
A. CO2 & H/C
b. CO & H/C
c. H/C & NOx
d. CO2 & NOx Right Ans - CO and HC
2000 and newer hybrid vehicles are tested on the EIS machine, true or false?
Right Ans - False, they are tested on the OIS machine; 2000 and newer
Hydrocarbon emissions are measured as a percentage of the exhaust and
displayed as HC, true or false? Right Ans - False
What is the maximum drive axle weight allowed during an ASM test?
a. 5,000 lbs
b. 2,500 lbs
c. 3,000 lbs
d. 8,500 lbs Right Ans - 5,000 lbs
How often should a gasoline calibration be performed on the EIS machine?
a. every 72 days
b. every 72 hours
c. every 72 test
d. every 72 minutes Right Ans - every 72 hours
What should the technician do when a vehicle fails a smog check inspection
and the vehicles owner is convinced the technician failed his/her vehicle on
purpose?
a. tell him or her to take the vehicle to another smog shop
b. tell him or her you don't care and have them leave
c. tell him or her to make an appointment with the referee
d. tell him or her for 50.00 you can test the vehicle again Right Ans - Tell
him or her to make an appointment with the referee
