Emissions UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORECT Answers
Purpose of Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System? - CORRECT
ANSWER Regulate the flow of blow by gas to the crankcase
Where is the PCV located? - CORRECT ANSWER Atop the engine
Subject Vehicles - CORRECT ANSWER Gasoline powered vehicles 1975 or newer model
year with a GVWR of 9,000 or less that are required to be registered in an I/M area
What should be used to determine the GVWR? - CORRECT ANSWER The GVWR
sticker or plate located on the vehicle
T or F Buses with 15 or less seats and less than 9000 pounds are required to undergo emissions
testing - CORRECT ANSWER True
What types of vehicles are exempt from emission inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER -
New or current model year vehicles
-Vehicles driven less than 5,000 miles in the previous 12 months which have been owned by the
same person for at least 1 year
T or F? Proof of insurance is not required for an emissions test. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
T or F? And odometer NEEDS to work for emissions - CORRECT ANSWER False. It
doesn't need to work
The vehicle owner is permitted a retest at the same inspection station within how many days? -
CORRECT ANSWER 30
, You should never exceed how many months when installing a new sticker? - CORRECT
ANSWER 15
What is the minimum a customer needs to spend to be eligible for a waiver? - CORRECT
ANSWER $150
Before money can be applied towards a waiver what must be done? - CORRECT
ANSWER Repairment of any tampered emissions control systems. I.e: if the vehicle fails
OBD I/M test due to catalyst efficiency and it is the determined the catalyst was removed, the
cost to install a replacement catalytic converter doesn't apply towards waiver
Where is the emissions sticker located? - CORRECT ANSWER Next to the state
inspection sticker on the right side of it
What should you do prior to performing a pre safety evaluation? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Verify all occupants (drivers, passengers, pets) have exited the vehicle
-Verify vehicle is in park or neutral with the parking brake set and the wheel chocks in place
-Verify that all accessories are off (heater, radio, air conditioner, etc)
Prior to testing the inspector should check the following conditions: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Locking Gas Cap or Inoperable Fuel Cap Door
-Excessive Crankcase Oil Leakage
-Visible Smoke
-Excessive Smoke Exiting the Tailpipe
-Missing or Leaking Exhaust System
-Mechanical Problems
-Unsafe Tire Condition
Questions and CORECT Answers
Purpose of Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System? - CORRECT
ANSWER Regulate the flow of blow by gas to the crankcase
Where is the PCV located? - CORRECT ANSWER Atop the engine
Subject Vehicles - CORRECT ANSWER Gasoline powered vehicles 1975 or newer model
year with a GVWR of 9,000 or less that are required to be registered in an I/M area
What should be used to determine the GVWR? - CORRECT ANSWER The GVWR
sticker or plate located on the vehicle
T or F Buses with 15 or less seats and less than 9000 pounds are required to undergo emissions
testing - CORRECT ANSWER True
What types of vehicles are exempt from emission inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER -
New or current model year vehicles
-Vehicles driven less than 5,000 miles in the previous 12 months which have been owned by the
same person for at least 1 year
T or F? Proof of insurance is not required for an emissions test. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
T or F? And odometer NEEDS to work for emissions - CORRECT ANSWER False. It
doesn't need to work
The vehicle owner is permitted a retest at the same inspection station within how many days? -
CORRECT ANSWER 30
, You should never exceed how many months when installing a new sticker? - CORRECT
ANSWER 15
What is the minimum a customer needs to spend to be eligible for a waiver? - CORRECT
ANSWER $150
Before money can be applied towards a waiver what must be done? - CORRECT
ANSWER Repairment of any tampered emissions control systems. I.e: if the vehicle fails
OBD I/M test due to catalyst efficiency and it is the determined the catalyst was removed, the
cost to install a replacement catalytic converter doesn't apply towards waiver
Where is the emissions sticker located? - CORRECT ANSWER Next to the state
inspection sticker on the right side of it
What should you do prior to performing a pre safety evaluation? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Verify all occupants (drivers, passengers, pets) have exited the vehicle
-Verify vehicle is in park or neutral with the parking brake set and the wheel chocks in place
-Verify that all accessories are off (heater, radio, air conditioner, etc)
Prior to testing the inspector should check the following conditions: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Locking Gas Cap or Inoperable Fuel Cap Door
-Excessive Crankcase Oil Leakage
-Visible Smoke
-Excessive Smoke Exiting the Tailpipe
-Missing or Leaking Exhaust System
-Mechanical Problems
-Unsafe Tire Condition
