EMISSIONS INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS
18 years of age - Answers :How old do you need to be to be an inspection technician?
The Pittsburgh Region - Answers :What region is your home county?
4 regions - Answers :How many Emissions regions are there?
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, South Central/Lehigh Valley, and Northern - Answers :What
are the Emissions regions?
Every 2 years - Answers :How often do you need to recertify as an Emissions
Inspector?
3 - Answers :How many classifications of Emissions licenses are there?
emissions repair technician, emission inspector and norther region emissions inspector
- Answers :What are the classifications of Emissions licenses?
a cut out of the windshield with the sticker attached - Answers :After a windshield
replacement, what will the vehicle owner need to give the inspector?
6 - Answers :How many options are there for a visual inspection that you must enter?
PCV valve, EGR valve, air pump, catalytic converter, Evaporative control system
components, fuel inlet restrictor - Answers :What are the options for a visual inspection?
What is the maximum fee that emission inspection stations are allowed to charge for a
PA Emission? - Answers :The fee is not regulated
What is the primary function of the Evaporative Control System? - Answers :To collect
and store vapors originating in the fuel system
When a vehicle passes a PA Emissions Inspection, who is authorized to affix the PA
Emissions Inspection Certificate (emissions sticker) to the vehicle? - Answers :PA
Certified Emission Inspector
Two inspectors are discussing the PA Emission Inspection Program.
Inspector "A" says: "Vehicles that fail the visual portion of the inspection should receive
a complete test before any repairs are made; however, a faulty or missing gas cap may
be replaced after receiving the customer's authorization."
Inspector "B" says: "Vehicles that pass the emission inspection will be issued a Vehicle
Inspection Report (VIR) and a PA Certificate of Emission Inspection (emission sticker)."
, Who is right? - Answers :Both A and B
The EPA has identified three harmful pollutants produced through inefficient vehicle
combustion and evaporation. These pollutants are: - Answers :HC, CO and NOX
Inspector "A" says: "A vehicle that fails an initial emissions inspection is entitled to one
free retest until their current emission sticker expires."
Inspector "B" says: "Vehicle owners may request a retest at a facility other than the one
that performed the initial emissions test."
Who is right? - Answers :B only
What is the primary function of the gas cap vacuum relief valve? - Answers :To allow
fresh air to enter the fuel tank
If a vehicle were equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve, it would
typically be located? - Answers :On or near the intake manifold
In the Northern Region, a licensed emissions inspector is performing the visual portion
of the emissions test. Which of the following emission controls is not inspected? -
Answers :OBD-II Check Engine Light
What is the primary function of the gas cap pressure relief valve? - Answers :To lower
internal fuel tank pressure
How often must PA Certified Emissions Inspectors update their Inspector certification? -
Answers :Every two years
A vehicle originally equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system arrives
at an emissions inspection station for a PA Emissions Inspection. Two inspectors are
discussing how to perform the visual inspection of the EGR system.
Inspector "A" says: "Check to see if the EGR components exist, appears to be properly
connected, and appears to be the correct type for the vehicle."
Inspector "B" says: "Check to see if the EGR components exist, is properly connected,
and is functioning correctly based on manufacturer specifications."
Who is right? - Answers :A only
What is the primary purpose of the Air Injection Reaction (A.I.R.) System (air pump or
pulse air systems)? - Answers :To provide additional oxygen to the exhaust system
What is the primary function of the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve? -
Answers :To regulate the flow of blow-by gases being removed from the crankcas
18 years of age - Answers :How old do you need to be to be an inspection technician?
The Pittsburgh Region - Answers :What region is your home county?
4 regions - Answers :How many Emissions regions are there?
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, South Central/Lehigh Valley, and Northern - Answers :What
are the Emissions regions?
Every 2 years - Answers :How often do you need to recertify as an Emissions
Inspector?
3 - Answers :How many classifications of Emissions licenses are there?
emissions repair technician, emission inspector and norther region emissions inspector
- Answers :What are the classifications of Emissions licenses?
a cut out of the windshield with the sticker attached - Answers :After a windshield
replacement, what will the vehicle owner need to give the inspector?
6 - Answers :How many options are there for a visual inspection that you must enter?
PCV valve, EGR valve, air pump, catalytic converter, Evaporative control system
components, fuel inlet restrictor - Answers :What are the options for a visual inspection?
What is the maximum fee that emission inspection stations are allowed to charge for a
PA Emission? - Answers :The fee is not regulated
What is the primary function of the Evaporative Control System? - Answers :To collect
and store vapors originating in the fuel system
When a vehicle passes a PA Emissions Inspection, who is authorized to affix the PA
Emissions Inspection Certificate (emissions sticker) to the vehicle? - Answers :PA
Certified Emission Inspector
Two inspectors are discussing the PA Emission Inspection Program.
Inspector "A" says: "Vehicles that fail the visual portion of the inspection should receive
a complete test before any repairs are made; however, a faulty or missing gas cap may
be replaced after receiving the customer's authorization."
Inspector "B" says: "Vehicles that pass the emission inspection will be issued a Vehicle
Inspection Report (VIR) and a PA Certificate of Emission Inspection (emission sticker)."
, Who is right? - Answers :Both A and B
The EPA has identified three harmful pollutants produced through inefficient vehicle
combustion and evaporation. These pollutants are: - Answers :HC, CO and NOX
Inspector "A" says: "A vehicle that fails an initial emissions inspection is entitled to one
free retest until their current emission sticker expires."
Inspector "B" says: "Vehicle owners may request a retest at a facility other than the one
that performed the initial emissions test."
Who is right? - Answers :B only
What is the primary function of the gas cap vacuum relief valve? - Answers :To allow
fresh air to enter the fuel tank
If a vehicle were equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve, it would
typically be located? - Answers :On or near the intake manifold
In the Northern Region, a licensed emissions inspector is performing the visual portion
of the emissions test. Which of the following emission controls is not inspected? -
Answers :OBD-II Check Engine Light
What is the primary function of the gas cap pressure relief valve? - Answers :To lower
internal fuel tank pressure
How often must PA Certified Emissions Inspectors update their Inspector certification? -
Answers :Every two years
A vehicle originally equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system arrives
at an emissions inspection station for a PA Emissions Inspection. Two inspectors are
discussing how to perform the visual inspection of the EGR system.
Inspector "A" says: "Check to see if the EGR components exist, appears to be properly
connected, and appears to be the correct type for the vehicle."
Inspector "B" says: "Check to see if the EGR components exist, is properly connected,
and is functioning correctly based on manufacturer specifications."
Who is right? - Answers :A only
What is the primary purpose of the Air Injection Reaction (A.I.R.) System (air pump or
pulse air systems)? - Answers :To provide additional oxygen to the exhaust system
What is the primary function of the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve? -
Answers :To regulate the flow of blow-by gases being removed from the crankcas
