SMOG INSPECTOR EXAM FINAL EXAM 2024 NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 1000+ QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
During a Smog Inspection, Technician A states it's a good habit to wear safety glasses when
working around a running engine. Technician B states it's a good habit to tie back long hair
when working around a running engine. Who is correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technicians A & B
d. neither technician A nor B
both technicians A & B
In preparation for an ASM smog check inspection, using the EIS machine and dynamometer,
Technician A finds the drive tires are showing "steel cords" and says the vehicle should be
rejected as "unsafe". Technician B says if the drive tires are "studded tires" the vehicle should
be rejected as "unfit". Who is correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technician A & B
d. neither technician A nor B
Both technicians A & B
,According to the smog check manual a gasoline vehicles smog inspection can be aborted by the
smog check inspector for:
a. large fuel leaks
b. cooling system faults
c. internal engine noise
d. all of the above
all of the above
In preparation for an ASM (acceleration simulation mode) smog check, using the EIS machine,
Technician A says an all-wheel drive vehicle can be tested safely by using tie down straps to
hold the vehicle in place. Technician B says four-wheel drive vehicles can be tested safely if the
vehicle can be shifted into a two-wheel drive mode. Who is correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technician a & b
d. neither technician a nor b
technician B only
A smog check inspector finds an envelope, dropped through a slot in the shops door, while the
business was closed. The envelope contains keys and instructions to perform a smog check
inspection. Can the smog inspector test the vehicle without first contacting the customer?
no
A 1994 gasoline vehicle requiring a TSI (two speed idle) test arrives at a Test Only Station. In
preparation the smog inspector finds the vehicle is equipped with a Linear EGR (exhaust gas
recirculation) valve. Why should this matter to the smog inspector?
a. the EGR system requires a thorough "visual inspection"
b. the EGR system requires "functional testing"
c. the EGR system could require a scan tool to perform its functional test
d. all of the above
,all of the above
The state of California's smog check program is broken down into three program areas;
Enhanced, Basic and Change of ownership. ASM testing is only part of the Enhanced program
area. True or False?
true
The State of California's STAR certified program allows test only stations, test and repair
stations and repair only stations to perform smog check inspections on directed vehicles. True
or False?
false
The STAR program uses two metrics for establishing STAR station eligibility. These two metrics
are called:
a. short term and long term
b. short term and follow up pass rate
c. short term and block learn
d. block learn and inegrator
short term and follow up pass rate
The visible smoke check has three separate sections and they're called tail pipe idle test,
crankcase idle test and BAR's snap throttle test. True or False?
true
The Bureau of Automotive Repair's visible smoke tests are performed on:
a. 1976 and newer gasoline vehicles
b. 2000 and newer hybrid vehicles
c. 1995 and newer diesel vehicles
d. all of the above
1976 and newer gasoline vehicles
, Which engine type(s) are exempted from California's smog check program?
a. gasoline four stroke engines
b. gasoline two stroke engines
c. diesel four stroke engines
d. rotary engines
gasoline two stroke engines
All of the vehicle types listed below require smog check inspections except?
a. propane vehicles
b. solely electric vehicles
c. natural gas vehicles
d. gasoline vehicles
solely electric vehicles
A smog check station license expires annually, true or false?
true
A smog check inspector license expires annually, true or false?
false, biannually
Two smog check inspectors are discussing California's smog check program. Technician A says
that 1998 and newer diesel vehicles with a GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) over 14,001 lbs
are exempt from the program. Technician B says that all vehicles with a GVWR over 14,001 lbs
regardless of their fuel type are exempt from the program. Who is correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technician a & b
d. neither technician a nor b
technician A only
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 1000+ QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
During a Smog Inspection, Technician A states it's a good habit to wear safety glasses when
working around a running engine. Technician B states it's a good habit to tie back long hair
when working around a running engine. Who is correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technicians A & B
d. neither technician A nor B
both technicians A & B
In preparation for an ASM smog check inspection, using the EIS machine and dynamometer,
Technician A finds the drive tires are showing "steel cords" and says the vehicle should be
rejected as "unsafe". Technician B says if the drive tires are "studded tires" the vehicle should
be rejected as "unfit". Who is correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technician A & B
d. neither technician A nor B
Both technicians A & B
,According to the smog check manual a gasoline vehicles smog inspection can be aborted by the
smog check inspector for:
a. large fuel leaks
b. cooling system faults
c. internal engine noise
d. all of the above
all of the above
In preparation for an ASM (acceleration simulation mode) smog check, using the EIS machine,
Technician A says an all-wheel drive vehicle can be tested safely by using tie down straps to
hold the vehicle in place. Technician B says four-wheel drive vehicles can be tested safely if the
vehicle can be shifted into a two-wheel drive mode. Who is correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technician a & b
d. neither technician a nor b
technician B only
A smog check inspector finds an envelope, dropped through a slot in the shops door, while the
business was closed. The envelope contains keys and instructions to perform a smog check
inspection. Can the smog inspector test the vehicle without first contacting the customer?
no
A 1994 gasoline vehicle requiring a TSI (two speed idle) test arrives at a Test Only Station. In
preparation the smog inspector finds the vehicle is equipped with a Linear EGR (exhaust gas
recirculation) valve. Why should this matter to the smog inspector?
a. the EGR system requires a thorough "visual inspection"
b. the EGR system requires "functional testing"
c. the EGR system could require a scan tool to perform its functional test
d. all of the above
,all of the above
The state of California's smog check program is broken down into three program areas;
Enhanced, Basic and Change of ownership. ASM testing is only part of the Enhanced program
area. True or False?
true
The State of California's STAR certified program allows test only stations, test and repair
stations and repair only stations to perform smog check inspections on directed vehicles. True
or False?
false
The STAR program uses two metrics for establishing STAR station eligibility. These two metrics
are called:
a. short term and long term
b. short term and follow up pass rate
c. short term and block learn
d. block learn and inegrator
short term and follow up pass rate
The visible smoke check has three separate sections and they're called tail pipe idle test,
crankcase idle test and BAR's snap throttle test. True or False?
true
The Bureau of Automotive Repair's visible smoke tests are performed on:
a. 1976 and newer gasoline vehicles
b. 2000 and newer hybrid vehicles
c. 1995 and newer diesel vehicles
d. all of the above
1976 and newer gasoline vehicles
, Which engine type(s) are exempted from California's smog check program?
a. gasoline four stroke engines
b. gasoline two stroke engines
c. diesel four stroke engines
d. rotary engines
gasoline two stroke engines
All of the vehicle types listed below require smog check inspections except?
a. propane vehicles
b. solely electric vehicles
c. natural gas vehicles
d. gasoline vehicles
solely electric vehicles
A smog check station license expires annually, true or false?
true
A smog check inspector license expires annually, true or false?
false, biannually
Two smog check inspectors are discussing California's smog check program. Technician A says
that 1998 and newer diesel vehicles with a GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) over 14,001 lbs
are exempt from the program. Technician B says that all vehicles with a GVWR over 14,001 lbs
regardless of their fuel type are exempt from the program. Who is correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technician a & b
d. neither technician a nor b
technician A only
