Smog Level 1 Practice Test
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? - ANS no because the repairs
weren't done by a licensed station and technician
\A customer has left his vehicle in front of your smog shop before business hours with a
note bearing his/her name and phone number, and a request for a smog inspection. Do
you need further authorization for repairs before performing the inspection? - ANS agree
and discuss prices is necessary. need dmv registration form and create RO
\A smog check technician is repairing a failing vehicle by replacing parts and using
diagnostic strategies that have worked on similar emissions failures on other vehicles.
This diagnostic approach is not based on diagnostic procedures from that specific
manufacturer or known industry trade standards. Is this person following regulations? -
ANS no, technician must use manufacturers testing procedures for specific vehicles
\A technician is going to conduct the visual inspection portion of the smog check
inspection. Upon opening the hood he/she notices the vehicle has no underhood label
present. What action should the technician take as a result of this finding? - ANS Use the
ECS manual or BAR approved referee material to determine the emissions components
for this vehicle
\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? - ANS inform the
customer on writing and verbally that if the vehicle fails, the station doesn't have the
equipment to repair the vehicle
\A vacuum hose has been re-routed bypassing a TVS (thermal vacuum switch) valve, and
is connected directly to the intake manifold vacuum. How should this be entered into the
BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection? - ANS modified
\A vacuum hose to the EGR valve is attached correctly but is split in the middle due to
age. How should this be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection. - ANS
defective
\A vehicle's ignition timing specification (per the underhood label) indicates timing needs
to be set at 12 degrees BTDC at 750 rpm. The technician performs the ignition timing
functional test and measures 15 degrees BTDC at 750 rpm. Should this vehicle pass or
fail the functional ignition timing test? What is the BAR allowed timing variance? - ANS
BAR allows +/- 3 degrees and +/- 100 rpm to pass vehicle
\All of the following are considered to be part of "other emissions related" visual
inspection data entries, except? - ANS intake air filters
\All of the following vehicles are exempt from a smog inspection except? - ANS rotary
powered vehicles
, \All of the following vehicles are exempt from a smog inspection except? - ANS vehicle
title is being transferred from employer to employee
\All or part of an emissions control system has been removed from the vehicle. How
should this be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection? - ANS missing
\An add-on part which has not been approved by the ARB or is an OEM replacement part
has been installed. How should this be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual
inspection? - ANS modified
\An air injection system is present but the belt is missing and there are no signs of
tampering. How should this be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection? -
ANS defective
\An independent repair dealer may replace a defective emissions control part that may be
covered under warranty. True or False? - ANS True, but inform customer about their
warranty's
\An OEM emission control device has been physically altered to a non-factory
configuration, but all devices and hoses are connected. How should this be entered into
the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection? - ANS modified
\Are all required emission control systems identified on the underhood label? - ANS no,
pcv and evap wont be listed``
\By which means can the inspector verify that the vehicle has warmed up to operating
temperature? - ANS gauge on dash, hear fans cycle, upper and lower radiator hoses are
hot
\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? - ANS no
\During a functional test of the OBD II system, what does the analyzer assess when it
interrogates the system? - ANS monitor status, trouble codes, VIN, and software
\During a smog inspection, inspectors must verify that all entries are complete and
accurate. If an error is found after changes can no longer be made, what procedure
should the inspector follow? - ANS abort the test
\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? - ANS Find EO# on aftermarket tank. If none found
then fail the vehicle.
\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? - ANS find EO#
\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? - ANS research APL and proceed accordingly
\During an inspection, you notice that the air pump has been removed. How should this
be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection? - ANS missing
\During the visual inspection, the technician notices that the vehicle has a non-oem
aftermarket carburetor installed. What is the correct procedure to inspect this vehicle? -
ANS check to see if the carburetor is approved as a street-legal replacement part
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? - ANS no because the repairs
weren't done by a licensed station and technician
\A customer has left his vehicle in front of your smog shop before business hours with a
note bearing his/her name and phone number, and a request for a smog inspection. Do
you need further authorization for repairs before performing the inspection? - ANS agree
and discuss prices is necessary. need dmv registration form and create RO
\A smog check technician is repairing a failing vehicle by replacing parts and using
diagnostic strategies that have worked on similar emissions failures on other vehicles.
This diagnostic approach is not based on diagnostic procedures from that specific
manufacturer or known industry trade standards. Is this person following regulations? -
ANS no, technician must use manufacturers testing procedures for specific vehicles
\A technician is going to conduct the visual inspection portion of the smog check
inspection. Upon opening the hood he/she notices the vehicle has no underhood label
present. What action should the technician take as a result of this finding? - ANS Use the
ECS manual or BAR approved referee material to determine the emissions components
for this vehicle
\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? - ANS inform the
customer on writing and verbally that if the vehicle fails, the station doesn't have the
equipment to repair the vehicle
\A vacuum hose has been re-routed bypassing a TVS (thermal vacuum switch) valve, and
is connected directly to the intake manifold vacuum. How should this be entered into the
BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection? - ANS modified
\A vacuum hose to the EGR valve is attached correctly but is split in the middle due to
age. How should this be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection. - ANS
defective
\A vehicle's ignition timing specification (per the underhood label) indicates timing needs
to be set at 12 degrees BTDC at 750 rpm. The technician performs the ignition timing
functional test and measures 15 degrees BTDC at 750 rpm. Should this vehicle pass or
fail the functional ignition timing test? What is the BAR allowed timing variance? - ANS
BAR allows +/- 3 degrees and +/- 100 rpm to pass vehicle
\All of the following are considered to be part of "other emissions related" visual
inspection data entries, except? - ANS intake air filters
\All of the following vehicles are exempt from a smog inspection except? - ANS rotary
powered vehicles
, \All of the following vehicles are exempt from a smog inspection except? - ANS vehicle
title is being transferred from employer to employee
\All or part of an emissions control system has been removed from the vehicle. How
should this be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection? - ANS missing
\An add-on part which has not been approved by the ARB or is an OEM replacement part
has been installed. How should this be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual
inspection? - ANS modified
\An air injection system is present but the belt is missing and there are no signs of
tampering. How should this be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection? -
ANS defective
\An independent repair dealer may replace a defective emissions control part that may be
covered under warranty. True or False? - ANS True, but inform customer about their
warranty's
\An OEM emission control device has been physically altered to a non-factory
configuration, but all devices and hoses are connected. How should this be entered into
the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection? - ANS modified
\Are all required emission control systems identified on the underhood label? - ANS no,
pcv and evap wont be listed``
\By which means can the inspector verify that the vehicle has warmed up to operating
temperature? - ANS gauge on dash, hear fans cycle, upper and lower radiator hoses are
hot
\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? - ANS no
\During a functional test of the OBD II system, what does the analyzer assess when it
interrogates the system? - ANS monitor status, trouble codes, VIN, and software
\During a smog inspection, inspectors must verify that all entries are complete and
accurate. If an error is found after changes can no longer be made, what procedure
should the inspector follow? - ANS abort the test
\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? - ANS Find EO# on aftermarket tank. If none found
then fail the vehicle.
\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? - ANS find EO#
\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? - ANS research APL and proceed accordingly
\During an inspection, you notice that the air pump has been removed. How should this
be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection? - ANS missing
\During the visual inspection, the technician notices that the vehicle has a non-oem
aftermarket carburetor installed. What is the correct procedure to inspect this vehicle? -
ANS check to see if the carburetor is approved as a street-legal replacement part
