Smog Check Inspector Exam CA 2023 With All
Questions and Answers
2000 and newer are tested on which machine ? - ANSWER-OIS
.98 and newer diesel vehicles are tested on which machine ? - ANSWER-OIS
.A certificate of compliance is required whenever a vehicle changes ownership except when the vehicle
is being transferred between ? - ANSWER-Family (parent,child,spouse,) companies, lessor and lessee
.A certification of compliance is not required for which type of vehicles ? - ANSWER-Government fleet
vehicles
.A malfunction indicator light is designed to let the owner know when ? - ANSWER-A vehicle has an
emissions system concern
.A smog check on 1996-1999 gasoline vehicles with OBD II and California emissions certification consists
of ? - ANSWER-Visual, Functional, OBD II system test, and a Tailpipe test
.A SPCNS vehicle may be built from ? (3 things ) - ANSWER-Kit cars, new or used parts, dismantled
vehicles that are reconstructed but do not resemble the original make
.All 95 and older equipped with EGR and are subject to a two speed idle test must undergo the EGR
functional test - ANSWER-If the MIL does not illuminate at all in the KOEO position or if it continuously
flashes with the engine running then this indicates that
.An aftermarket intake replacement manifold may be made of different material than the origin such as
?? - ANSWER-Aluminum instead of cast iron
, .An SPCN, grey market or vehicle with an engine change without a bar referee label it must be first
inspected where ? - ANSWER-Referee
.are smog check inspections and or repairs allowed to be sublet - ANSWER-No but there are a few
exceptions
.At what engine idle speed should the engine timing test be performed ? - ANSWER-Engine idle must be
within plus or minus 100 rpm of the manufacturers specifications
.Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ? (2) - ANSWER-Certification type
and emission control requirements
.Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? - ANSWER-Enhanced areas ( these areas do
not meet federal or state air quality standards for ozone and carbon monoxide)
.Bio diesel kits installed on 98'-03' model year vehicles are acceptable without an ARB EO exemption -
ANSWER-
.Canister has transparent tubes is that modified pass or fail? - ANSWER-
.Catalytic converters are generally located just after the muffler to ensure correct temp. True or false -
ANSWER-False
.Change of ownership area 76' to 99' MY vehicles are subject to what kind of emissions test ? Hint:
tailpipe - ANSWER-2 speed idle test
.Diesel vehicles that are 98 and newer require which two functional tests ?? - ANSWER-OBD and MIL
(malfunction indicator light)
.Diesel- a visible smoke plume observed 5 to 15 feet from the tailpipes that lingers for more than 3
seconds on either of the final 2 bar snap tests. Pass or fail - ANSWER-Fail
Questions and Answers
2000 and newer are tested on which machine ? - ANSWER-OIS
.98 and newer diesel vehicles are tested on which machine ? - ANSWER-OIS
.A certificate of compliance is required whenever a vehicle changes ownership except when the vehicle
is being transferred between ? - ANSWER-Family (parent,child,spouse,) companies, lessor and lessee
.A certification of compliance is not required for which type of vehicles ? - ANSWER-Government fleet
vehicles
.A malfunction indicator light is designed to let the owner know when ? - ANSWER-A vehicle has an
emissions system concern
.A smog check on 1996-1999 gasoline vehicles with OBD II and California emissions certification consists
of ? - ANSWER-Visual, Functional, OBD II system test, and a Tailpipe test
.A SPCNS vehicle may be built from ? (3 things ) - ANSWER-Kit cars, new or used parts, dismantled
vehicles that are reconstructed but do not resemble the original make
.All 95 and older equipped with EGR and are subject to a two speed idle test must undergo the EGR
functional test - ANSWER-If the MIL does not illuminate at all in the KOEO position or if it continuously
flashes with the engine running then this indicates that
.An aftermarket intake replacement manifold may be made of different material than the origin such as
?? - ANSWER-Aluminum instead of cast iron
, .An SPCN, grey market or vehicle with an engine change without a bar referee label it must be first
inspected where ? - ANSWER-Referee
.are smog check inspections and or repairs allowed to be sublet - ANSWER-No but there are a few
exceptions
.At what engine idle speed should the engine timing test be performed ? - ANSWER-Engine idle must be
within plus or minus 100 rpm of the manufacturers specifications
.Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ? (2) - ANSWER-Certification type
and emission control requirements
.Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? - ANSWER-Enhanced areas ( these areas do
not meet federal or state air quality standards for ozone and carbon monoxide)
.Bio diesel kits installed on 98'-03' model year vehicles are acceptable without an ARB EO exemption -
ANSWER-
.Canister has transparent tubes is that modified pass or fail? - ANSWER-
.Catalytic converters are generally located just after the muffler to ensure correct temp. True or false -
ANSWER-False
.Change of ownership area 76' to 99' MY vehicles are subject to what kind of emissions test ? Hint:
tailpipe - ANSWER-2 speed idle test
.Diesel vehicles that are 98 and newer require which two functional tests ?? - ANSWER-OBD and MIL
(malfunction indicator light)
.Diesel- a visible smoke plume observed 5 to 15 feet from the tailpipes that lingers for more than 3
seconds on either of the final 2 bar snap tests. Pass or fail - ANSWER-Fail
